The federal government announced an investment of $2,350,000 for British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority to install 47 electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers across the province. The announcement came from Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to …
Actor Mark Wahlberg, who made an appearance at the virtual 2021 NADA Show to discuss his growing automotive retail franchise, is set to add a fifth dealership to his Ohio portfolio after acquiring Joe Firment Chevrolet (to be named Mark …
The Canadian used vehicle wholesale market remained relatively flat for the week ending on June 25, with the overall market increasing by only 0.05%, according to Canadian Black Book. In comparison, the week preceding June 25 saw an overall increase …
The Government of Canada announced on June 29 a new mandatory target to have all new light-duty cars and passenger truck sales be zero-emission by 2035, according to a Transport Canada news release. The target accelerates the previous goal of …
Various industry studies show that Canadians plan to go on road trips this summer, but more than anything they want to spend more time in nature, according to a new survey commissioned by Mazda Canada. The survey reveals that 90% …
The CEO of General Motors, Mary Barra, wants the company to prioritize equitable climate action to help ensure its electric future is inclusive for its current and future workforce, along with customers, and communities that are prone to disproportionately experience …
Kenji Harada is the new president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada (MMSCAN). Currently he is the acting president and CEO, and will officially enter the role on July 1, 2021. He replaced Juyu Jeon, who will return …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) officially revealed the winners of the prestigious CADA Laureate Dealer Recognition Program for 2021. The association, in conjunction with the program’s exclusive sponsor iA Dealer Services, made the announcement via a special video …
Cox Automotive Canada recently selected Montreal-based racial equity consulting firm Blink Equity to design, create and implement practices, programs and offerings to help the company build a more inclusive, diverse and equitable organization. Blink Equity will help with improving practices …
The Prairie Toyota Dealers launched its Reels on Wheels drive-in movie tour this week as a way for Canadians to spend time with friends and family in a “COVID-friendly way. The tour will move across Western Canada in 24 communities, …
CRM solutions provider Activix received a strategic investment from Trader Corporation that will help the company move its product development forward. “This investment will accelerate our growth plans in Canada, fast-track our product development, and enable us to serve our …
F&I solutions provider RSR Global is teaming up with Solutions Into Motion (SIM)—the operators of Trackem and WhereSafe GPS—to offer a real-time GPS solution to Canadian dealers. Known as Globalhalo, the companies worked together to develop a model that is …
