Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Québec Premier François Legault announced on March 15 the details of an approximately $185 million investment in an electric vehicle battery plant in Quebec. The federal and provincial government have provided an equal investment …
A $155,000 investment to Eco-West Canada was announced on March 16 by Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources. The investment is meant for the installation of 31 Level 2 electric …
The Prince Edward Island carbon tax paid back $5 million more than it collected at the pumps in its first year when it was introduced in April 2019, according to Driving.ca. “According to P.E.I. Auditor General Darren Noonan, the province …
In a major win for consumers and car dealerships in Australia, the federal government announced plans to better protect them from being abandoned by foreign automakers. The government will introduce fines of up to $10 million for misconduct, thanks to …
A coalition of nine countries led by the Netherlands and Denmark has called on the European Commission to select a phase-out date for internal combustion engines (ICE), according to Politico. “Ambitious policies and regulations — as setting a clear and …
Oxford will have a Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) from August 2021 if the city council cabinet signs off on the plans. According to Auto Express, drivers of ICE vehicles entering parts of Oxford between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. will …
Toyota company’s CEO Akio Toyoda told Japanese media he welcomed new entrants into the automotive sector, but offered some advice to Apple, which is eyeing the electric vehicle market with reported plans to sell an EV. Toyoda said that, after …
The number of used vehicles sold per dealer in 2020, on average, declined by 204 in 2019 to 172 vehicles last year, representing a decline of 15.8%, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). However, a rebound is anticipated. The comments …
Average weekly used vehicle wholesale prices in Canada continue to grow, with last week’s performance (ending on March 5) significantly better than the seasonal norms of 2017-2019 for the overall market, according to Canadian Black Book’s latest update. The truck/SUV …
Dealership visits in 2020 in the United States were down only 6% from 2019 despite stay-at-home orders, reduced driving, and an extended interval between service visits — and yet overall satisfaction increased to 847 (on a 1,000-point scale) from 837 …
Bell and Honda Canada announced a new partnership on March 11 that will see new Honda and Acura vehicles equipped with built-in Wi-Fi hotspots for online connectivity. “Like many consumers, Honda and Acura customers are looking for more convenient ways …
Peter Kelly has been tapped as the new Chief Executive Officer at KAR Global, officially taking the helm on April 1, 2021. The current CEO since 2009, Jim Hallett, will become Executive Chairman of KAR Global and continue to advise …
