Category: News

CAA investing in new telematics service

November 20, 2013

CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) has signed a contract with a sector-leading technology vendor, Quindell, to provide its members and insurance customers with new telematics technology and services. CAA SCO is exploring the use of telematics to provide its …

CarProof receives 2013 Fast 50 and Fast 500 awards

November 20, 2013

CarProof, recognized as Canada’s largest and most trusted vehicle history report provider, has received Deloitte’s 2013 Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500 awards, two distinctions that recognize technological innovation, entrepreneurship and rapid growth. This marks the third time in three …

2013 TalkAUTO Canada — Part two

November 17, 2013

DEALER DEBATES, MARKET TRENDS AND EFFICIENT MOBILITY Following on from Mike Nieuwkuyk’s presentation, was Josh Bailey, vice-president, Research and Editorial with Canadian Black Book, who gave an overview of Canadian vehicle market trends. Bailey started out talking a little about …

2013 TalkAUTO Canada

November 15, 2013

PART ONE: Steady growth, more demanding consumers Any opportunity where people get a chance to meet, network and share ideas can only serve to benefit those who attend. And so it was the case on November 14, during the second …

TalkAuto Canada returns

November 13, 2013

Following its success last year, the J.D. Power TalkAuto Canada conference makes a welcome return in 2013. Taking place once again at the Toronto Congress Centre on Dixon Road in Toronto, Ont. on November 14, it will include a variety …

LeasePlan Canada to open in January 2014

November 13, 2013

LeasePlan Corporation says it plans to expand its North American service offering to include Canada in January 2014. LeasePlan and the Canadian fleet management company Foss National Leasing Ltd. (FNL) have entered into a licensing agreement whereby FNL will operate …

Cadillac appoints new Chief Marketing Officer

November 13, 2013

Cadillac has announced the appointment of Uwe Ellinghaus as chief marketing officer, Global Cadillac. Ellinghaus, who will be responsible for leading Cadillac’s global strategic marketing and brand building, will assume his new duties on January 1, 2014. “The addition of …