The average transaction price for a new light vehicle in Canada surpassed the $50,000 mark for the first time ever, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. This is a first for the Canadian market. DAC said the light truck average for …
With many consumers still wary of winter driving with an electric vehicle, and others searching for information that will banish their fears, dealers may find that now is as good a time as any to start sharing that knowledge. They …
The Government of Ontario announced on Nov. 24 an investment of $18 million over three years to help police combat and prevent auto theft in the province, according to a news release. The Preventing Auto Thefts (PAT) grant, as it …
The Canadian automotive and journalism industries are mourning the loss of Norris McDonald, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 81. He had been battling health issues for the last two years. McDonald was the longtime editor, and …
Dilawri recently announced the opening of a new Jaguar Land Rover 79,996 square-foot, multi-storey new and used vehicle sales facility in Vancouver, B.C. Located at 1788 West at the intersection of Burrard Street and West 4th Avenue, the new store …
Canadian Black Book announced its 2023 Best Retained Value Awards this month, noting that all of the winners retained over 82% of their value — a record high for battery electric vehicles. In a news release, CBB said the average …
November new vehicle sales in the United States are projected to jump 10.2% from a year ago thanks to record-level consumer spending, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData. They are anticipating that new-vehicle sales for the …
As the number of vehicles stolen from dealerships by criminals posing as customers continues to rise, numerous recommendations are being offered by police services, industry associations, and insurance companies to try to prevent these situations. Following an investigation earlier this …
New light vehicle sales showed a notable increase across all provinces in October, based on data reviewed by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants from reporting manufacturers. The majority of provinces experienced a sales growth that surpassed 20% when compared to the same …
Canadian-based technology company AutoVerify has expanded into the United States market after it was selected as a certified partner for General Motors’ U.S. Dealer Digital Solution program, the company announced this week. This is Car Media and parent company AutoVerify’s …
A limited number of Black Friday-priced tickets for the 2024 Vancouver International Auto Show are now on sale until Tuesday, Nov. 28, which means that attendees can benefit from 50 per cent off the original price of a general admission …
Construction of the new Stellantis North America Battery Technology Centre at the Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) in Windsor, Ont., has begun to take shape with the first of 228 steel structural columns weighing over 800 tonnes. “Our forthcoming …
