Distribution Stox recently confirmed the conclusion of an agreement in principle to acquire the wholesale division of Newfoundland-based Simmons Tires and Service Centre Ltd. — though it has plans for much more. In a news release, the company said it …
In a move that speaks to the importance of hydrogen as a viable fueling option—not just for consumer vehicles, but the automotive sector as a whole—Nikola Corporation has teamed up with ITD Industries to open a commercial hydrogen refuelling station …
Québec is heading towards a complete ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles starting in 2035. The tabling of a draft regulation on this topic was announced by the Ministry of Environment, Fight Against Climate Change, …
Owner satisfaction with new vehicle design and performance is back on track after two years of decline, according to J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. In a news release, the company said overall satisfaction on …
The 2024 Western Canadian Dealer Summit is coming up this fall! Canadian auto dealer will be a media sponsor at the event, which is set to take place at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alta., from Nov. 14-17. …
Reynolds and Reynolds conducted a study on dealerships that switched from a competing DMS provider to its retail management system and found significant growth in nearly every area. In a news release, the company said overall gross profits jumped an …
The global electric vehicle (EV) market, valued at around USD 603.45 billion in 2022, is now expected to grow from 661.87 billion in 2023 to 1386.08 billion by 2031, according to SkyQuest. The IP-focused research and investment bank said this would happen at a compound annual growth …
Funding collective mobility is a societal issue, according to CAA-Quebec, which is urging the provincial government to review public transit funding. Based on reporting in The Gazette, the province will provide around $212 million of the $400 million requested to …
Some recovery from the software outage is expected when reviewing July new-vehicle sales in the United States, according to a Cox Automotive forecast. The widespread outage impacted sales and reporting last month, but Cox Automotive said the seasonally adjusted annual …
Cars.com said the first half of 2024 revealed notable changes to the automotive industry — especially where electric vehicles are concerned. In a news release, and based on the company’s Industry Insights Report, Cars.com said the EV market has experienced …
The most notable difference in the Canadian used vehicle wholesale market, where prices are concerned, came not from the overall market or trucks/SUVs but from the car category. While prices for the overall market declined -0.28% for the week ending …
Hydro Ottawa and Ottawa Community Housing have announced the expansion of an existing partnership meant to reduce carbon emissions in OCH communities through energy-saving projects. In a news release, Hydro Ottawa said the partnership will lead to lower overhead costs …
