More EVs on Quebec roads
Electric vehicle uptake has increased in Quebec over the last year, with the number of registered EVs on the road increasing to 62,900 in October 2019 — up 71 per cent from a year earlier, according to a CAA news …
Category: Industry News
AJAC reveals Car of the Year category winners
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has revealed the Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year category winners. The announcement was made during Media Day at the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) in January, …
Hybrids a bigger part of the conversation at MIAS
The pure electric conversation has been buzzing around the industry with greater intensity, even taking centre stage at last year’s Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS). But for the 2020 event, hybrids took on equal importance, if not more, along with …
Top Canadian complaints about their vehicle
There are a number of things Canadians dislike about their vehicles, but the most common concern is fuel economy, according to a news release from Desrosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. (DAC). The information is based on the DesRosiers Light Vehicle Study …
Montreal Auto Show to live stream unveilings
This year, the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) unveilings will be live streamed online at the Palais des congrès de Montréal through Livescale technology. New vehicles are typically revealed on Media Day, which occurs one day prior to the public …
The 3 roadblocks to EV ownership
There are a number of consumers that are concerned about global warming and vehicle emissions, but a small number of them (30 per cent of Americans) are willing to buy a more environmentally-friendly vehicle. That’s the finding of an Ipsos …
Honda’s new approach to MIAS
With the Montreal International Auto Show coming up fast, Honda Canada is looking to bring more to the show than what is traditionally expected — in the form of an immersive and interactive experience dubbed “The Intersection.” Meant to replace …
ADESA offers real-time performance analytics
ADESA, part of KAR Auction Services, launched ADESA Simulcast remote seller dashboard, which enables dealers — including the company’s Canadian customers — to view real-time performance analytics. The company said its product provides an upgraded user experience for its customers …
Dealer-FX Founder enters new role, names new CEO
Dealer-FX is shaking things up with its latest announcement in January, which will see Founder Gary Kalk move into the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors as COO Bill Lucchini steps into the position of CEO. “I …
Decline continues, but 2019 auto sales still high
It wasn’t a great year for Canadian auto sales in 2019, but it wasn’t a bad year either. Looking at the glass half-empty, 2019’s 1,914,357 total sales were down 3.6% from just a year ago and almost 125,000 short of …
U.S. new car prices up YOY in December
U.S. new vehicles prices were up 1.7% or $56, year-over-year, in December 2019, while declining 0.2% or $80 from the previous month, according to valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book. The estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in …
CBB’s Yolanda Biswah now VP of Sales
Yolanda Biswah, Canadian Black Book’s Director of Sales and Customer Experience, has been promoted to Vice President of Sales after demonstrating “amazing leadership potential” over the past five years, according to the company. Biswah enters the role with 20 years …
