AutoVerify announced a new partnership with iA Dealer Services that will see the latter company’s products integrated into AutoVerify Spotlight to help dealers generate more finance and insurance (F&I) profits. The integration is part of the Digital Merchandising function in …
Car Media 2.0 was selected as a Certified Vehicle Merchandising Vendor for all General Motors dealers in Canada. This means that as of January 2022, Chevrolet, Buick GMC and Cadillac dealers will be able to buy Car Media 2.0 services …
The need to be aware of fraudulent activity is increasing among automotive retailers, as was clear during an Auto Dealer Innovation Series session offered on November 16 thanks to the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA). The session included several speakers …
While the semiconductor shortage unevenly impacted both brand and model-level performance, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) said it also spread unevenly across the Canadian provinces. New light vehicle sales declined 17.7% in October—down to an estimated 128,419 units sold thanks largely …
HGreg, which includes HGrégoire and HGreg.com, and Operation Red Nose in the Laval Lower-Laurentians region and Montreal, renewed their partnership this year with the return of in-person Operation Red Nose campaigns. Last year HGreg worked with Operation Red Nose on …
The all-electric Toyota bZ4X production model made its North American debut on November 17, representing the first of a series of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to be introduced under the OEM’s global “Toyota bZ” umbrella. The SUV is expected to have …
Vietnam’s VinFast officially launched its global electric vehicle brand at the 2021 Los Angeles (LA) Auto Show, unveiled two electric SUV models: the VF e35 and VF e36. The event was broadcasted live on November 17. “We are deeply motivated …
How quickly do dealerships need to prepare for the electric future governments are eyeing and automakers are anticipating? That is the question asked by Ryan Robinson, Automotive Research Leader at Deloitte, who teamed up with the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association …
Day one of the 10th annual TalkAuto event, hosted by J.D. Power and Canadian Black Book, opened with a global view around the disruption impacting the automotive industry. Without a doubt, the semiconductor chip shortage continues to have real-world consequences …
A recent study by AutoTrader.ca points to a “seismic shift” from traditional sedans in favour of larger crossovers, SUVs, and trucks in recent years. The study found that more Canadian consumers are looking to upsize their vehicle, wanting more cargo …
Geazone Eco-Couriers, a zero-emissions courier company based in British Columbia, announced on November 15 the launch of a hydrogen-powered courier fleet via an online press conference. President & CEO Andrew Mitchell described the launch as the first of its kind …
Porsche Cars Canada announced the addition of Porsche Centre Vancouver as the fourth Porsche Classic Partner (PCP) in Canada, following the establishment of the program in 2014. The others include Porsche Centre Victoria in 2016, Pfaff Porsche in 2017, and …
