At this year’s Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS), the annual Charity Preview Evening on January 12, hosted by comedian Jose Gaudet, proved to be an unmitigated success, raising some $527,861.01 in support of local medical charities, namely the Fondation du …
The Montreal International Auto Show is in full swing, as the first show to kick off the Canadian auto show season. This year’s event is the 44th Edition and takes place at the Palais des congrès de Montréal from January …
Given that its been receiving a lot of media attention since its launch in 2010, the Nissan LEAF, perhaps not surprisingly has been garnering plenty of accolades too, including 2011 World Car of the Year. Now, Nissan’s all-electric machine has …
Hyundai is number one, according to the ninth annual study released by the consulting firm J.D. Power and Associates, which surveys the rate that auto brands retain their customers as well ascertaining the reasons for continued customer loyalty. Hyundai ranked …
At the Montreal International Auto Show last week, the founding partners of The Electric Circuit — St-Hubert Restaurants, RONA, METRO, the Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) and Hydro-Québec — announced the locations of the first 90 240-V charging stations for …
A true concept car (the rear hatch wouldn’t open as some journalists discovered during the press launch) but nonetheless futuristic and funky looking, the KV7 concept was introduced to the Canadian market at the Montreal International Auto Show last week. …
At the media day at the Montreal International Auto Show last Thursday, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) announced the top three finalists in three overall award categories for the Canadian Car of the Year. This prestigious honour is …
Given the trials and tribulations General Motors and its dealers have been through over the last few years, any news regarding the company’s future sustainability is likely to draw considerable interest. Recently GM released its first global report that highlights …
The next generation of leaders in Canada’s automotive retail sector are taking their place. We introduce you to four reasons our industry has a bright future. In our industry, the perceived lack of young blood coming through the ranks to …
With manufacturers chasing what seems to be ever smaller slices of the sales pie, it often begs the question, just what are the most profitable vehicles currently available? That’s a question Max Warburton and his team at Bernstein Research in …
Dealers can play a bigger role in ensuring customer satisfaction It can be dangerous out on the cutting edge. That’s a lesson Ford is learning as consumer backlash over its MyFordTouch telematics and infotainment system have precipitated a dramatic plunge …
A gaze into the crystal ball reveals ups and downs on the road ahead No one has a crystal ball but it seems like there are no shortages of individuals willing to make predictions each and every year, acting like …
