A celebrity hockey tournament raised more than $500,000 for the Uxbridge Hospital Foundation, thanks largely to generous car dealerships and auto retail suppliers. The idea was started by Jim Williamson, Dealer Principal/Partner of Williamson Chrysler in Uxbridge and General Manager/Partner …
Auto group Dilawri recently announced the launch of its latest collaborations with the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) Foundation: Dilawri Book Drive for Kids (Oct. 3 to Dec. 9, 2024) and Storybook Social (Oct. 20). “These two new initiatives reflect our …
Hyundai and Waymo have entered into a multi-year, strategic partnership that will see the companies integrate Waymo’s fully autonomous technology (the Waymo Driver) into Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 electric vehicle during the first phase of the team-up. “Waymo’s transformational technology is …
Gubagoo has launched the latest enhancement to its Gubagoo ChatSmart, which was built in-house using OpenAI tools. Known as Guba IQ, this next-generation AI-powered conversational commerce is meant for auto retailers and is fully trained based on the automotive experience …
New vehicle inventory on or in transit to dealership lots in the United States topped 3 million units in September 2024 — a first since the earliest stages of the pandemic, according to ZeroSum’s monthly State of the Dealer report. …
Insurance claims for auto theft dipped slightly (19%) during the first half of the year, although they have risen 138% over the past decade as the value of auto theft claims jumped a significant 442% over the same period. That …
The federal government has confirmed that its 100 per cent surtax on Chinese-made electric vehicles — those imported into Canada — now applies to EVs and certain hybrid passenger automobiles, trucks, buses, and delivery vans. They also announced the final …
HGreg acquired a majority interest in Québec dealer group Le Prix du Gros to become a major partner as it aims to redefine the customer experience. The alliance allows the company to combine the strength of both businesses — Le …
The September edition of J.D. Power’s Automotive Market Metrics for Canada reveals a perfect split between cash and lease payments for new vehicles, when considering the percent of total transactions over the past 12 months — per vehicle type. Company …
The Hyundai Motor Company marked 100 million units of global cumulative production, an achievement they accomplished 57 years after its foundation. In honour of the occasion, Hyundai held a ceremony at its Ulsan Plant in Korea where its 100 millionth …
It’s been an interesting and successful partnership for the Southland Automotive Group and the Prestige Automotive Group since they joined together to open a major-sized Volkswagen dealership in Edmonton and a smaller store in the West Edmonton Mall. The official …
A month ago, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants warned that it would be difficult for the market to continue its string of year-over-year gains during the final four months of 2024 where new light vehicle sales are concerned. A recent update from …
