Go Auto, one of Canada’s largest dealer networks, recently acquired GNR Camping World of Winnipeg, Man., and Richmond Chrysler in Richmond, B.C., according to a recent news release. The acquisition of GNR Camping World of Winnipeg helped Go Auto increase …
The Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) awarded the University of Toronto a $200-million grant to support the research its Acceleration Consortium is doing on “self-driving labs” — which is based in part on the concept of self-driving cars. According …
BRITISH COLUMBIA Penticton Nissan picks up steam after fifth anniversary Five years after it opened as a single-point dealership with trailers for a business office, Penticton Nissan has come a long way, battling through the growing pains as a startup …
New data from AutoTrader shows that interest in electric vehicles declined in Canada this year, a startling contrast from 2022 when interest surged due to record high gas prices. According to AutoTrader, 56 per cent of Canadians are considering an …
Wholesale prices for the Canadian used vehicle market were down -0.09% for the week ending on April 22 — more than the previous week’s -0.05%, but less than the 2017-2019 average of -0.12%, according to Canadian Black Book. Its latest …
Kelley Blue Book announced its 2023 5-Year Cost to Own award winners for the United States market on April 27. The awards highlight new vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs over the initial five-year period of ownership. “For the …
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced a $220 million loan commitment to FLO to bring over 2,000 public fast charging ports online across Canada by 2027. The investment by CIB is the first under its Charging and Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure …
Canada’s first EV & Charging Expo is coming to Toronto, Ont. according to Electric Autonomy Canada. The company said the May 17-18 event, which will take place at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, aims to help the business community make …
Canadian auto dealer Senior Editor Todd Phillips interviews Todd Bourgon, Exec. Director MVRO, about his association’s new name (formerly TADA) The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario name officially takes effect May 1. Bourgon outlines the reasoning behind the name changes …
The event brought together industry professionals and students for a day of connecting and learning Tier Six held its Dealer Huddle East VI event on March 8 at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario. The VIP Automotive event is part of …
There’s been a lot of discussion about efforts to recruit more women to the auto sector, and a lot of progress has been made. Canadian auto dealer reached out to one of the largest automotive education institutions in BC to …
The auto retail industry has been struggling with a desperate shortage of qualified technicians, and it’s a situation only made worse by the pandemic. Dealers and dealer groups say they have been trying every trick in the book to …
