A number of millennials are shying away from public transportation due to the novel coronavirus, and are considering purchasing a vehicle instead, according to a new study from EY. Thirty-one per cent of consumers plan to buy a car in …
Leads per listing on Kijiji Autos are up 14 per cent nationally, year-over-year, according to the company’s October Trend Report. Engagement on Kijiji Autos properties showed the platform garnered 89 million VDP views, 68,000 calls, 1.2 million email/chat replies, and …
The new head of Mercedes-Benz’s Canadian division is also the first female to be appointed to the role by Daimler AG. Eva Wiese, who has extensive experience in retail, brand, marketing, and customer services, has been tapped as the new …
Kirsten Garen has been tapped as CDK Global’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO), and is slated to become a member of its executive leadership team. CDK Global describes itself as a retail automotive technology company. Garen’s role in the company …
Gerald Wood has been selected as the new president of the Motor Dealers’ Association of Alberta (MDA) and will officially enter the role on November 23. Wood is taking over the reins from Denis Ducharme, who served as the association’s …
Global connectivity remains a challenge in 2020, but there are solutions for automakers and mobility providers to consider. That was one of many key takeaways from a webinar provided by Ward’s Auto, in which Magnus Gunnarsson, Head of Portfolio and …
Forty-two per cent of American respondents from a September 2020 survey conducted by mobility company Ridecell have shifted their transportation preferences amid COVID-19, with some expressing an increased interest in car-sharing and car subscription services. The survey, conducted in the …
The federal government is providing $350,000 in funding to the Regional Municipality of York in Ontario to build 70 electric vehicle (EV) level 2 chargers that will be installed across the region. Tony Van Bynen, Member of Parliament for Newmarket–Aurora, …
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted Canadian light vehicle production in April, but the recovery was fast even though the industry is still down 31 per cent on the year, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). In a news release regarding …
Shell said it will become the first retailer in the country to offset carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from consumer fuel purchases at its service stations across the nation. In a news release, the company said the offsets cover all emissions …
Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews John Peron, Managing Director of Hunter Canada, who talks about the company’s Innovation Expo that was held during the first week of November to showcase new products and stay connected to dealers. With …
Canadian wholesale prices continue to decline, with price decreases significantly smaller than what is typical for this period in the year, according to Canadian Black Book (CBB)’s latest COVID-19 update for November 11, 2020. “Although consumer demand for vehicles is …
