Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Steve Clelland, VP of OEM Relationships at iA Dealer Services about the struggles dealers are having fighting the auto theft crisis and recovering stolen vehicles. The industry lacks a standard for recognizing …
Consumer interest in electric vehicles has hit a roadblock in Canada, according to a recent survey from AutoTrader. The company said interest has declined for the second consecutive year, while Québec’s decision to end EV rebates for consumers could greatly …
The latest update from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants concerning provincial new light vehicle sales reveals that the Atlantic provinces enjoyed significant spotlight success in March 2024. Compared to a national average, sales were up 9.2% for the month — with Prince …
A somewhat interesting thing occurred in the Canadian used wholesale market: while prices did decline, at -0.36% for the week ending on April 20, the overall market, car segment, and truck/SUV segment declines were all similar and hovered close to …
Uber has partnered with Toyota’s KINTO Share program to offer drivers the ability to rent zero-emission vehicles. The program officially launched on April 18 in Metro Vancouver, B.C. Uber and Toyota Canada, with Toyota Financial Services, announced the partnership on …
AUTOVATE podcast host Cliff Banks recently discusses the booming rise of dealership mergers and acquisitions with James “JT” Taylor, Managing Director of Automotive for Truist Securities, during the launch of the podcast’s second season. Taylor, as AUTOVATE’s newsletter described, helped …
FLO has introduced a next-generation home charger meant to meet the needs of electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicles, from compact crossovers to heavy-duty pickups, the company recently announced. In a news release, they said its newest FLO Home EV …
Geotab recently launched a new report on fleet electrification, which uses data sourced from over 2 million vehicles globally to look at the potential for electrification to make fleet operations more efficient, boost cost management, and meet sustainability targets. In …
Cars.com’s second annual Affordability Report paints a picture of a retail environment in the United States that is now more accessible to consumers than it has been in months or even years. The report found that new vehicle supply in …
The vehicle inventory shortage in Canada has largely improved, but there is more to the story than meets the eye: it appears new vehicle dealer inventory includes plenty of zero-emission options and not enough internal combustion engine units. That is …
Volvo Canada is buoyant about its brand commitment to electric vehicles and sustainability following a record month in March, a solid start overall in 2024, and the launch of new products. The company sold a record 589 EVs in March …
Canadian automotive group Go Auto recently announced the acquisition of Merlin Ford Lincoln and Canada West RV & Truck Centre in Saskatoon. This is the group’s first dealerships in Saskatchewan. In a news release, Go Auto said it now has …
