Webasto, an automotive and aftermarket equipment manufacturer, has announced its plans to unveil a full service electric vehicle charging program at the 2018 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the company said in a news release. The group …
Less than 20 per cent of consumers seek out advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) and connected car features, according to a 2017 study by LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The report, which examines how these features have shaped consumer perceptions and behaviours, revealed …
Cox Automotive Canada’s subsidiary, NextGear Capital, has launched a multi-channel funding portal to offer customers its convenient, point-of-sale inventory financing options, which are meant to help with the car buying process. NextGear Capital is considered to be one of the …
The construction of Canada’s largest Toyota dealership in B.C. is currently underway, according to OpenRoad Auto Group. Construction of the new OpenRoad Toyota Richmond dealership was officially launched following an official groundbreaking ceremony. The 205,000 square foot, $50-million Toyota facility …
Honda has combined augmented reality (AR) with a digital card to deliver virtual messages from well-wishers around the country in an effort to create a magical and personalized experience for young paediatric patients at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County …
Genesis has partnered with WIRED to promote its G80 Sport sedan at the company’s store in Manhattan, and to showcase the car’s connected technology and other similar products. The vehicle distributor already has a retail store in downtown Toronto, and …
General Motors has announced the launch of a commerce platform for reservations and on-demand purchases of goods and services, the carmaker said in a news release. Known as Marketplace, and designed to be used while driving, the U.S. platform is …
Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney will be among the keynote speakers, panelists and industry experts participating in the 6th annual CADA Summit on Feb. 14, 2018 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Organized by the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, and …
TRADER has announced the launch of a comprehensive new digital advertising platform known as “TRFFK” that is exclusively designed for Canadian car dealers, the company said in a news release. “Knowledgeable, experienced and interdisciplinary teams utilize proprietary data-driven insights to …
Canadian Black Book has released its first Used Vehicle Retention Index for Canada, complete with neutral commentary on the pricing trends, the company said in a news release. The index is meant to provide industry professionals and watchers with “unbiased …
The Average Cash Price of the Top Funded Used Vehicles sold through Dealertrack Canada’s network experienced an annual increase of 4.84 per cent in November, according to the company’s data. Nine out of the 10 vehicles on the list benefited …
Fastlane, a U.S.-based company that provides dealers with an online car-buying presence, is expanding its service to the independent and pre-owned dealer market in January 2018, according to a news release. The e-commerce and showroom technology provider plans to use …
