General Motors recently marked a significant milestone: becoming the first automaker to manufacture electric drive components in North America. Although other OEMs have established EV manufacturing on this continent (notably Nissan) the drive components themselves have been sourced from overseas. …
Wakefield Canada has announced the appointment of Randy Klein to the role of vice-president of sales with responsibility for both the automotive and commercial sales divisions. In 2011 Klein joined the company as head of the Wakefield Commercial Division with …
Last year, the Nova Scotia Automobile Dealers’ Association (NSADA) tried a new style of conference, more intimate and interactive, with high profile speakers. This new approach was well received, as the event doubled in size this year when it was …
Sometimes it can be difficult to gauge whether a new venue will prove suitable for an established event. In the case of the 93rd annual Vancouver International Auto Show though, the venue in question helped result in one of the …
Yesterday, Toyotoshi Group Canada was recognized by the Great Place to Work Institute, as one of 2013’s Best Workplaces in the country. The dealer group, which includes Dixie Toyota, Ideal Honda, Meadowvale Toyota and Scion, as well as Boulevard Lexus, …
General Motors has said that it is committing almost $332 million U.S. to four manufacturing sites with the aim of developing a new range of fuel efficient powertrains. These include investments at facilities in Bay City and Flint, Mich., as …
In terms of per capita sales, Norway is proving to be the leader in terms of Nissan LEAF demand. In Trondheim, the country’s second largest city, the LEAF has proved to be the second best-selling car overall and since October …
Recognised as one of the premier attractions in Alberta, this year’s Edmonton Motor Show (hosted by the Edmonton Motor Dealers Association) promises to be one of the most exciting yet. In talking with Bob Vilas, executive director of the EMDA …
On Monday, General Motors of Canada Limited saw the first 2014 Chevrolet Impala roll off the Flexible Manufacturing assembly line at its Oshawa, Ont. assembly plant. The first examples of the 2014 Impala will begin arriving at dealerships later this …
Rifco National Auto Finance has announced the appointment of three new regional managers who will handle its business in the provinces of Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan. Eric Andovic, Rob Huckle and Colin Rennebohm all join Rifco having extensive sales and …
At this year’s Vancouver International Auto Show Preview Gala, the Dilawri Group of Companies saw four of its employees garner The Salespeople of the Year Award. The four individuals in question were William Fong, who serves as a sales consultant …
NADA 2013 Convention and Expo, February 8-11, 2013, Orlando, Florida There was definitely a sign that the industry is in recovery mode at this year’s National Automobile Dealer Association Convention and Expo. Perhaps it depends on your viewpoint, but February …
