Ride-sharing appeared to have taken a hit during the pandemic, but a new company that launched its services in Ottawa, Ont., on Canada Day is promoting itself as green and socially responsible. Facedrive is a Canadian-owned company promoting its values …
It has been a busy week since Canadian Black Book’s latest COVID-19 Auto Industry Update was released, and there have been a lot of downs since last week. But there has also been some noteworthy improvement. On the down side …
Manheim Canada has introduced a vehicle disinfection service so that vehicles sold through Manheim Simulcast auctions are treated with a disinfectant solution to reduce the risk of customers being exposed to COVID-19. The announcement was made on June 29 and …
Infiniti announced the launch of a new program that will allow customers of the brand to customize the entire new vehicle shopping process to fit their needs and convenience. Known as Infiniti Now, the program ensures customers can shop online …
BMW has announced its support for Digital Key for iPhone, which will enable customers to use their iPhone as a digital car key to lock, unlock, drive and share with their friends. The announcement, made during an Apple Worldwide Developer …
Four in 10 Canadians plan to take a road trip this summer as the pandemic has changed vacation plans for the majority of people (74%), with day trips and family visits among the most popular options. That is the latest …
Canadian new light vehicle sales in May marked a clear improvement over April — though performance differed significantly from province to province, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). May sales came in at an estimated 113,224 units, which is a …
“Spring selling season” may not live up to the usual expectations of Canadian auto dealers this year due to the pandemic, but there has been strong and consistent feedback from dealers that June is going well for them, according to …
U.S. auto sales are expected to decline in June with a forecasted 1,080,656 new cars and trucks sold and an estimated seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 12.8 million, according to Edmunds. Those numbers reflect a 28.7% decrease in sales …
The majority of British Columbians (66%) are planning a summer road trip as the province begins phase three of its Restart Plan, with 75% planning their preparations around ensuring they remain “extra safe” during the pandemic, according to a British …
A recent study by Deloitte offers insight into the determination of millennials and Gen Z consumers to drive positive change in their communities and globally, even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 Deloitte Global Millennial Survey, which is divided into …
Canadian Black Book’s Vehicle Retention Index, which focuses on 2-6 year-old vehicles, declined by 5.3 points in May (5.0% year-over-year) and 3.2 points from the previous month in April (3.1% month-over-month). Since March, the index has declined 7.8 points and …
