Arlene Dickinson has resigned from the Board of Directors at AutoCanada, a leading North American multi-location automobile dealership group. She joined the board in 2017 and stepped down, effective June 30. Dickinson is the founder and general partner of District …
The Experian Marketing Engine is designed to optimize return on marketing dollars by identifying prospective car buyers more readily, and delivering content that resonates with them. The solution segments and identifies in-market car buyers, uncovers the most appropriate communication channels, …
Annette Warring has been named Executive Client President for the General Motors account at Dentsu Aegis Network. With more than 25 years of industry experience and a proven track record for successfully taking global brands to the next level, Warring …
A U.S. survey, conducted by Smith’s Lawyer’s and based on 2,214 drivers across the country, has revealed that men are much more likely to be distracted when driving than women. The survey also found that more than 70 per cent …
Digital marketing provider Search Optics has named former Jaguar Land Rover executive David Cox as president of the company’s North American operations, according to a news release. In his new role with Search Optics, he will be responsible for the …
Uber’s Canadian division has announced the launch of its UberÉLECTRIQUE program in Montreal, Que., in partnership with the Association des véhicules électriques du Québec (AVEQ) and Electric Mobility Canada (EMC). “We are proud that Montreal has been chosen for the …
Following a tense G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Que., U.S. President Donald Trump once again raised the threat of a 25 per cent tax on vehicle imports from Canada as a retaliation to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s dollar-for-dollar “countermeasure” tariffs on …
New vehicle quality has improved by 4 per cent from 2017 and reached its best level ever, according to J.D. Power’s 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), which measures the quality of new cars 90 days of ownership. This is …
Registration for the seventh installment of the TalkAUTO Canada conference is now open. The event will be held on Nov. 7, 2018 at the Universal EventSpace in Vaughan, Ont., marking a change in venue from the previous years. Host sponsors …
Canada’s first retail hydrogen fuelling station is now open to the public in British Columbia. The station, located at 8686 Granville Street in Vancouver, is cooperatively owned by Shell and Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation (HTEC). “After bringing hydrogen refuelling …
Digital platforms and body style diversity are some of the main factors that appear to be shaping the shopping behaviour of Canadian car buyers, according to a report from Jumpstart Automotive Media. The media, insights, and marketing solutions company releases …
The CF Lime Ridge shopping mall in Hamilton, Ont., hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 14 to celebrate the launch of its electric vehicle charging stations with Tesla and FLO. The company’s investment in the technology brought 20 Tesla …
