10 best new-car deals for May 2016
Kelley Blue Book editors in the U.S. have come out with a list of their best lease, financing and cash back deals to help boost vehicle sales in May. Editors said the 2015 and 2016 vehicles they chose range from …
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Drivers lack knowledge about green tires
Canadian drivers want fuel-efficient vehicles but are lacking information about their tires to help achieve that, said the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC). According to a recent TRAC survey, 88 per cent of drivers feel they have a …
Safe-Guard Canada appoints new GM
Safe-Guard Canada announced that Scott Ashby will be its new General Manager. Ashby joins the company from Nissan, where he was most recently Aftersales Program and Operations Manager for Nissan Motor Corp. and National Manager of Nissan Canada Extended Services …
Shoppers seek content and speed online
Shoppers are looking for easy-to-use, content rich websites designed for desktop and mobile, without sacrificing speed, according to J.D. Power research. The latest J.D. Power 2016 Canadian Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study found speed is more important to mobile users, and …
Top vehicle picks for college grads
Autotrader in the U.S. has come out with its recommendations of reliable and budget-friendly vehicles for recent school graduates. The editors at Autotrader came up with nine new and CPO vehicles that they said would suit a young buyer’s lifestyle, …
Automotive considered desirable sector in Canada
Motor Vehicle & Parts is one of the most desirable sectors in which to work in Canada, according to this year’s Randstad Award study. That’s welcome news for Canada’s auto industry. Among this year’s top 20 most attractive employers are …
Cox Automotive Canada supports Fort McMurray
Cox Automotive Canada and its subsidiaries Manheim Edmonton, vAuto, VinSolutions, Xtime, DealerTrack and NextGear Capital have pledged their support for the Fort McMurray, Alta. community affected by the wildfires. The company, through its Cox Cares community programming, said it will …
Porsche Centre Oakville earns Premier Dealer Status
Porsche Centre Oakville has been named a Porsche Premier Dealer for a second consecutive year. “There’s a tremendous sense of pride in this acknowledgement,” said Francesco Policaro, General Manager of Porsche Centre Oakville, which is part of the Policaro Automotive …
Jaguar Land Rover Langley celebrates grand opening
More than 300 guests attended a recent British-themed grand opening at the new Jaguar Land Rover Langley facility, located in the Langley Auto Collection luxury auto mall in Fraser Valley, B.C. Guests were treated to luxuries such as a custom …
NextGear Capital appoints Canadian VP
NextGear Capital has appointed Joe Carusella to the newly-created position of National Vice-President, Canadian Operations. Maria Soklis, President of parent company Cox Automotive Canada, said Carusella will focus on “building on the successful momentum of NextGear Capital in Canada.” “We …
Lending a helping hand
When tragedies strike, dealers are often there to support their communities. Dealer associations across Alberta, in collaboration with the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), have rallied together to raise funds for dealership employees affected by the wildfires in Fort McMurray, …
FCEVs could have mass appeal
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) have a small window of opportunity for mass market penetration, said IHS Automotive in its new FCEV report. Production of global FCEVs is expected to reach more than 70,000 vehicles annually by 2027, with …
