Last week, the Harper government announced that it would commit $250 million in support of Canada’s auto industry. The investment, which represents a five-year extension of the Automotive Innovation Fund, aims at creating jobs and attracting investment in a sector …
OMVIC, the regulator of motor vehicle sales in Ontario, is warning car buyers of yet another online scam targeting Canadians, this time originating in Arizona. According to Carey Smith, OMVIC’s director of investigations, Husen Original Autos advertises on online vehicle …
Following Google’s mass purge of dealer customer reviews last summer, auto retailers have been looking at alternative strategies when it comes receiving online feedback. Although Google is now extremely well-established when it comes to influencing online shoppers, dealers felt outraged …
At a press conference the day before the opening of the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nev., Toyota has said it will reveal an advanced active safety research vehicle. During the press conference, which will take place …
The cyclical recovery in global auto sales that began in mid-2009 remains intact, according to the most recent Scotiabank Global Auto Report. Gains have averaged 7 per cent over the past three years, including a 13 per cent surge in …
Ford Motor Company has said that it is spending more than $773 million U.S. on new equipment and capacity expansions across six manufacturing facilities in southeast Michigan. The project is part of a commitment to invest $6.2 billion in U.S. …
According to Ford Motor Company, state-of-the-art sensing, computing and communications systems are not only quickly changing consumer expectations in people’s everyday lives, but are driving innovation in the automotive industry at an incredible pace in preparation for the future. “Ford …
Saab Automobile Parts North America (SPNA), which is the sole, exclusive supplier Saab Genuine Parts and Accessories to the U.S. and Canada, and General Motors, have entered into a Warranty Services Agreement. This enables SPNA to provide warranty administration and …
Recently, Canadian auto dealer attended Quorum Dealer Management Systems’ inaugural management customer conference, held in Toronto. On November 27-28, dealers from across Canada and also parts of the U.S. descended upon the Crowne Plaza hotel in Etobicoke, near Pearson Airport …
Three of Canada’s top automotive CEOs will take part in a manufacturer’s panel at the CADA Summit event being held at the Hilton Toronto on February 13, 2013. These automotive leaders are part of more than 20 all-star speakers and …
Despite lenders south of the border easing credit restrictions and offering more non-prime and subprime financing, the actual delinquency rate on vehicle contracts continues to fall. According to TransUnion, one of the largest three monitors of auto lending in the …
DealerRater recently announced Canadian availability of its comprehensive online reputation and social monitoring platform, 360Certified. The premium platform is now available to new dealership customers as well as an upgrade for existing Certified Dealers throughout Canada. As the name might …
