The Canadian government is working on an awareness program that will enhance Canadians’ knowledge about electric vehicles, and the new infrastructure being created in this country to support the transition to EVs, said a release from Ottawa on Monday. A …
After battling a severe form of cancer for 18 months and undergoing various surgeries and procedures, retired Planète Mazda Dealer Principal Sylvain Loiselle felt grateful to be able to participate again in an annual cycling event for charity last week …
A new survey undertaken of Canadian vehicle owners by DesRosiers illustrates the provincial divides in opinions about zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), as well as the differing views on what the government should do to reach the ambitious targets that have been …
Dealer owners Eric Levitt and Katie Naughton have decided to sell their two stores, but they are not leaving the business entirely. Levitt and Naughton, who both owned Mike Naughton Ford in Colorado and 401 Dixie Kia in Mississauga, are …
The wholesale market as a whole was at the same level as the 2017-2019 average at -.012%, according to Canadian Black Book. The Canadian wholesale market for used cars was up 0.04%, outperforming trucks and SUVs for the 11th straight …
To reach climate targets, the Canadian government is committed to making it easier for Canadians to purchase, charge and drive electric vehicles (EVs) in Ontario and across the country. To this end, Ottawa recently announced a significant investment in EV …
The Montreal automobile dealers’ community lost one of its most significant members following the passing of André Dorais on May 23. He was 82. Dorais served in a variety of roles in the industry for more than 50 years. Most …
New car dealers are an integral part of the British Columbia economy, says a new report released at the BC Chamber of Commerce AGM last week. The new car retail industry generates $15.6 billion in retail activity yearly, and employs …
Three men who were instrumental in creating and sustaining a dedicated business school for the automotive industry were recognized at a formal dinner at Georgian College in Barrie, Ont. last week. Ken Graydon, former President & CEO of the Canadian …
In a report released by AutoTrader.ca this week, it was revealed that auto prices are at record highs across the country. Used auto prices continued to gradually increase throughout the first part of 2022, which is “the opposite of the …
A fleet of 25 new one-way trip shareable cars will soon be available in Hamilton as part of a collaboration between the city and Communauto, the oldest and largest Canadian carsharing organization. The new service, starting this week, will be …
Semiconductor shortages, battery backlogs, soaring lithium and cobalt prices, record-high gas prices, war in Ukraine, lockdowns in Shanghai, the supply chain issues causing auto shortages are legion and well-documented. But new research just released by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants on June …
