The Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association (VEVA) has announced its plans to celebrate its 23rd EV event at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver, B.C. on Aug.18, 2018. Known as ElectraFest, the annual gathering draws in thousands of people from across …
Christian Chia, CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group, has been named one of the finalists in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of the Year Awards 2018 Pacific program, according to a company news release. The list includes names of “entrepreneurial trailblazers” …
Five consecutive years of year-over-year sales increases came to an end in June By Gerry Malloy New-vehicle sales in Canada fell below last-year’s levels in June, for the fourth month in a row. At the same time, year-to-date sales fell …
The growth in global auto sales, to date in 2018, is still going strong — but that may not be the case if the U.S. continues to impose a protectionist barrier (particularly in the form of auto import tariffs), according …
Automotive industry associations representing vehicle and parts manufacturers in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico issued a joint statement on Tuesday urging all three countries to adopt a renewed focus on trade negotiations to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement …
RSR Global is celebrating its 20th year in the automotive business. Founded in 1998 under the name Roy Speed & Ross Ltd, the company built up its success through its flagship brand GLOBALi, initially working hard to find early adopters …
Cox Automotive Canada has officially wrapped up its summer food drive campaign known as Drive Away Hunger, which aims to ensure that local community food banks receive abundant donations during what is considered to be a challenging period in the …
The big continue to get bigger, as Edmonton’s largest auto dealership network, Go Auto, has purchased Toyota on the Trail. The company says it is now operating under the Go Auto ownership, which means customers can nowenjoy Go Auto benefits …
Pfaff Automotive Partners acquired the Victoria Star Mercedes-Benz dealership in Kitchener-Waterloo, and will change its name to Mercedes-Benz Kitchener-Waterloo. In a news release, Pfaff Automotive says the Mercedes-Benz brand has been represented in the region for more than 50 years, …
Calgary-based Country Hills Volkswagen is the latest dealership addition to the Dilawri Group of Companies. The new dealership is the fifth Volkswagen franchise for Dilawri, and their 68th dealership nationwide. The facility has a 10 vehicle showroom, two delivery bays, …
Impressive fuel economy results were demonstrated once again at this year’s AJAC EcoRun, held in June in New Brunswick. The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s annual driving event showcases a variety of eco-friendly vehicles, including pure electrics, plug-in and conventional …
The trade war between the U.S. and Europe could negatively affect car enthusiasts worldwide, warns U.S.-based auto exporter West Coast Shipping. While aimed at new car manufacturers, the trade war is one that classic car buyers and even used car …
