Canada’s first retail hydrogen fuelling station is now open to the public in British Columbia. The station, located at 8686 Granville Street in Vancouver, is cooperatively owned by Shell and Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation (HTEC). “After bringing hydrogen refuelling …
Digital platforms and body style diversity are some of the main factors that appear to be shaping the shopping behaviour of Canadian car buyers, according to a report from Jumpstart Automotive Media. The media, insights, and marketing solutions company releases …
The CF Lime Ridge shopping mall in Hamilton, Ont., hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 14 to celebrate the launch of its electric vehicle charging stations with Tesla and FLO. The company’s investment in the technology brought 20 Tesla …
Used car prices in the U.S. have reached a record high thanks to a growing supply of near-new vehicles coming off-lease and a boost in the demand for cars of all sizes and ages due to shifting market factors, according …
CarGurus, an automotive shopping website, has announced the winners of its annual Top Rated Dealers list, which recognizes Canadian dealerships with the highest average shopper ratings published on the CarGurus platform. “CarGurus users have an expectation of transparency and the …
Automotive Properties REIT, an open-ended real estate investment trust based in Toronto, Ont., has entered into an agreement to acquire the Country Hills Volkswagen dealership property in Calgary, Alta., for approximately $18 million. The newly-built 34,646 square-foot dealership facility, which …
Leader Auto Resources (LAR) has named Nathalie Lanctôt as Director of Sales for Quebec. The announcement was made by Robert B. Issenman, President and CEO of the Quebec-based car dealer buying group, which has been described as the largest of …
China’s GAC Motor is extending its offerings to the United Arab Emirates market, where the company plans to open a dealership showroom in Dubai in June to promote its most popular models. “The opening of our new showroom in Dubai …
U.S.-based company Clutch, whose technology platform enables vehicle subscriptions, has announced the addition of three new dealership partnerships: Fields Auto Group in Glencoe, Illinois; Park Place Dealerships in Dallas, Texas; and Prime Motor Group in Westwood, Massachusetts. “Subscription access is …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has officially launched its national Auto Career Start campaign aimed at promoting the many and diverse career opportunities available at dealerships across the country in an effort to garner more talent. The announcement was …
Hyundai’s next-generation NEXO fuel cell vehicle made its Canadian debut in Vancouver, B.C., during a ride-and-drive event that included the attendance of municipal and provincial government officials, according to the company’s news release. “Hyundai is the first automotive manufacturer to …
The Koch Lincoln dealership in Alberta is rolling out a new program that will allow car buyers to skip the in-store visit and schedule a new vehicle test drive directly from the company website. In yet another example of an …
