After four months of sales in the range of 140,000 units/month – well below traditional norms—new-vehicle sales in Canada fell even further in July, 2022. Sales of 130,480 vehicles, as estimated by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), were down 16.2% from …
Tensions between the United States and China, stirred up by the recent visit of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, could create a further problem for the manufacturing of electric vehicles, already hampered by the worldwide supply …
The shopping habits of people looking for non-luxury vehicles are significantly influenced by high gas prices in the U.S., according to a new report by Kelley Blue Book. This has led to people considering buying a car over a truck …
As another step in Ottawa’s continued efforts to build up the electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country, today Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced another Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) investment of over $2.4 million in Indigo Park …
A creative idea to save a patient’s life while on the way to the hospital was the pathway for Joseph Lee from Airdrie, Alberta, to be named as a finalist in a global auto design competition put on by Toyota. …
Creating partnerships with local technical colleges, and creating a “learning organization” within your own company are important steps toward making sure you have access to young talent, and retain your qualified employees, says Andrew Shepherd, who is the Senior Director …
A Toronto-based fintech company has developed a solution to help dealers and lending institutions battle the ever-growing problem of auto loan fraud in Canada, something that has been estimated to annually cost the industry $700 million to $1 billion. Paays, …
As their first foray into the Manitoba market, the North American auto group, AutoCanada, has purchased Kelleher Ford, a large new and used vehicle Ford dealership and collision centre, located in Brandon, Manitoba. “This high-quality operation is our second Ford …
It may be a bumpy ride, but there’s a light at the end of the semiconductor shortage tunnel, according to a recent update from DesRosiers automotive. The report refers to the near term outcome of the shortage as a “U2 …
Wholesale used car prices have continued to mildly decline from their historical high numbers set in March, Canadian Black Book reported this week. For the week ending July 29, the market as a whole was down -0.28%, with cars down …
The province of BC has released new changes to the successful EV rebate program. The current program has propelled BC into the leadership position for EVs bought per capita in the country, but the government’s new changes further limit who …
Dealerships need to understand social media and how to use it properly to positively impact their business, says a content creator in the automotive world with a significant following. Jeff Hunter, who works for Prouse Chevrolet in Sault Ste. Marie, …
