Mitsubishi Motor Sales Canada is recalling 49 examples of the 2012 iMiEV pure electric vehicle. The move follows a bulletin issued by Transport Canada highlighting a potential defect with the car’s safety restraint system. The problem lies with sensors that …
During a recent speech, Joe Bakaj, Ford’s vice president of powertrain engineering, said that about one in four new car buyers are willing to pay more for a fuel-efficient powertrain, provided the investment can be recouped in four years or …
Never one to shy away from controversy, Consumer Reports has released its “Five Popular Cars to Avoid,” for the September 2012 issue. These are vehicles that are frequently at the top of buyers’ lists but ones the magazine says should …
Kia won three design awards in the Automotive Brand Contest 2012, the latest of a series of honours for the Korean brand’s design team headed by Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer. The new Kia cee’d — launched in June 2012 …
After their highly successful Social Media boot camp event in February, the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) is organizing a series of Digital Dealer events across Ontario in September. Invited speakers include some of the leading thought leaders who can …
After a record year of sales, Mercedes-Benz Canada is growing, adding a new dealership point in southwestern Ontario. Tim A. Reuss, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada, and senior company executives joined Brian and Ryan Finch of Finch Automotive Group …
Kia Canada Inc. says it is excited to bring back its Drive Change Day on August 21st, 2012, for the second annual rendition. The company says that Drive Change is a vital part of its social responsibility program and emphasizes …
AutoCanada Inc. announced that it has entered into a new $240 million revolving floorplan facility agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia, replacing its existing facility with Ally Credit Canada. In a news release, the company says its new revolving …
OpenRoad Auto Group Ltd., issued a news release celebrating that the company’s leader was recognized with the prestigious CADA Laureate award from the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA). The company says this helps show that “innovation is equal parts market …
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) announced that it will invest more than $100 million and hire approximately 400 employees to increase Lexus RX production at its Cambridge, Ont. facility. Overall Lexus RX capacity will increase by 30,000 vehicles to …
Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) Chairman Al MacPhee announced that Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. (Industrial Alliance – SAL Group) has accepted CADA’s invitation to continue as the exclusive corporate sponsor of the CADA Laureate dealer recognition program …
Experian Automotive announced that Toyota Motor Corporation and Honda Motor Company made strong comebacks in corporate loyalty in Q1 2012 after seeing their respective rankings drop significantly after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. According to the Experian …
