Kia has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant known as Kian, the company said Monday. The move is yet another example of how auto manufacturers are working to improve the online car shopping experience for consumers. The carmaker teamed up …
Rover Parking and ChargeHub are teaming up to provide consumers with a simple and efficient option for charging their electric vehicles. The partnership is yet another example of how companies are working together to facilitate the consumer-vehicle experience. In this …
The number of winter tire shipments in Canada increased at an annualized rate of four per cent over the past five years, according to the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC). This not only demonstrates that winter tires are …
U.S.-based company Real Time Reviews has updated its app to include an employee-tagging feature to help dealers track how well their employees secure reviews from customers. The online reputation management software platform provides businesses like dealerships with the ability to …
Dave MacRitchie, a prominent auto industry leader, and former dealer, died suddenly on Nov. 12. He was 55. MacRitchie was President & Chief Operations Officer of the Steele Auto Group, overseeing 20 dealerships representing 23 brands in Atlantic Canada. He …
The number of Top Funded Used Vehicles sold through Dealertrack Canada’s online credit application network increased in October, according to the company’s data. The volume of these vehicles saw a 5.8 per cent monthly improvement compared to the same period …
Canada is home to 70 per cent of the 10 best locations in North America for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by driving an electric car, according to a new report by the 2 Degrees Institute. The study measures the impact …
Cadillac is expanding its BOOK program to drivers in the greater Los Angeles and Dallas metro areas, as it seeks to reach a larger number of consumers that want shorter leasing commitments. The pilot program, which originally started in the …
Steve Ambeau, BMW Group’s former Global Head of Digital Marketing for the MINI brand, has joined DMT Development Systems Group Inc. as the company’s new Vice President of Marketing. The move is part of DMT’s plan to hire more staff …
Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 Canadian International AutoShow, which will focus on how the automotive industry is reinventing itself. The event theme, “The New Movement,” is meant to reflect the changes taking place within the auto world …
Average new-car transaction prices in the U.S. jumped 2 per cent year-over-year in October, compared to the same period in 2016, according to the analysts at Edmunds. The increase represents an all-time high for the month due in large part …
Kelley Blue Book has announced the 10 Best Automotive Technologies of 2018. The list is meant to help new car buyers navigate the numerous in-car features available to consumers. The list is a good example of how the focus has …
