Well-known Canadian tire distributor Groupe Touchette just acquired Fastco Canada, a large manufacturer and distributor of alloy and steel wheels and accessories. Fastco Canada has facilities in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Qué., and Airdrie, Alta. The acquisition means Québec-based Groupe Touchette can expand …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association published its first data report: an annual profile of Canada’s franchised new-car dealerships. The CADA Data Report 2022, as it is known, is now available on the association’s website and is expected to publish annually. …
A TransUnion Canada Consumer Pulse study that took place during the second quarter of the year found that Canadians (37%) plan to significantly cut down on large purchases, as microeconomic pressures remain at the forefront of consumer concerns. This includes …
Electric Autonomy Canada, an independent news platform, said it is launching a national electric vehicle-ready bylaw tracker that will provide people across the country with information on which jurisdictions are making sure multi-unit residential buildings are EV-ready. This includes condos …
A used car dealer with almost 30 years in the business and a background in developing software technology for automotive auctions created a service that is being marketed as revolutionary in the way dealers and transport companies ship vehicles. Igor …
Montréal-based 360.Agency, which offers digital tools geared towards car dealerships within and beyond Québec’s borders, recently launched its next-generation CRM Pro 360 platform. The program was originally launched in 2012 to offer dealers a platform that seamlessly brings together all …
Marv Jones Honda is celebrating 50 years of operation, though the founder has retired and passed the reins to his son while the original dealership has long since been replaced by a newer one. The New Car Dealers Association of …
The light vehicle market enjoyed another strong month of sales, this time for June 2023; DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) estimated the number of units sold to be 161,901 — an increase of 12.6% from the same month last year. “The …
Jérémie Bernardin was tapped as the new Director of Electric Vehicle Training and Innovation for Integrated Automotive Experience, a Canadian marketing agency specializing in training for auto manufacturers. In a news release, the company said it was committed to equipping …
This week’s decline in prices for the Canadian used wholesale market was 0.31% for the period ending on July 5, according to Canadian Black Books’ latest Market Insights report. The previous period saw prices fall 0.23%, while the 2017-2019 industry …
The alternative fuel option is spreading with more enthusiasm across Canada: the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) and Carlsun Energy recently announced that the airport will feature Ontario’s first public hydrogen filling station. The hydrogen filling station is for both …
The President of Finch Auto Group personally donated $5 million to a London, Ont., hospital for mental health research. Ryan Finch, whose company is headquartered in London, recently made the landmark donation to St. Joseph’s Health Care because he feels …
