Automotive industry veterans Alexander DeBuono and Dennis Lecos say they have developed a vehicle management software app that aims to remove confusion and frustration for car owners and buyers in the country. “Carfuffle takes the confusion or commotion out of …
After bottoming out in Q2, auto sales in Canada rebounded in the third quarter of 2020 to just 3.9% below 2019 levels. While the sales recovery showed signs of faltering in August, it bounced back strongly in September with an …
Wholesale used vehicle prices have remained unchanged this past week, according to Canadian Black Book’s latest update, with the car segment up in value by 0.02% and trucks down by a mere 0.02%. Mid-size cars were up 0.31% or $36, …
The estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $38,723 in September, with new vehicle prices jumping 2.5 per cent ($940) year-over-year while climbing 0.1 per cent ($23) from last month, according to Kelley Blue …
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) will be extended to summer 2021; it is one of the highlights provided by the federal government during its 2020 Throne Speech, which served to open the next session of parliament. Julie Payette, Canada’s …
Genesis has expanded its retail network to 27 locations across Canada after gaining Genesis Regina — its first retail partner in Southern Saskatchewan and first distributor. The company already has a retail location in Central Saskatchewan known as Genesis Saskatoon. …
Quebec-based Martins Industries recently launched a revamped “high-performance” e-commerce website to sell tire equipment online and attract more first-time buyers who are seeking a faster and easier purchasing experience amid COVID-19 and post-pandemic. “We knew that providing an outstanding user …
Canadian new light vehicle sales continued to show mixed results for August 2020 across the provinces as it reached an estimated 165,837 units overall, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). Andrew King, Managing Partner of DAC, said August demonstrated “unstable …
New car leads (replies) per listing have increased by 135 per cent in August year-over-year on Kijiji Autos properties, according to the company’s national trend report for August 2020. The report also found that average leads (replies) per listing for …
Quorum Information Technologies is expanding DealerMine’s BDC (Business Development Centre) operations from Saint John, N.B., to a second location in St. John’s, N.L. The BDC services are offered to dealerships in Canada and the United States, with the goal of …
The 6th Annual Pink Truck Tour kicked off on September 26 to help raise funds and awareness for the cancer program at Trillium Health Partners. The launch was presented by Toyotoshi Group Canada and organized by the Mississauga Fire Fighters …
The federal government is investing $117,755 in the Resort Municipality of Whistler in British Columbia, a local government office in the area, by adding new electric vehicle chargers in “highly desirable” locations. The announcement was made by Patrick Weiler, Member …
