A new Mercedes-Benz dealership recently opened in Ontario. The 140,000 square-foot Mercedes-Benz Toronto Queensway facility is described as “state-of-the-art” and placed adjacent to the first AMG Brand Centre in North America. In a news release, Mercedes-Benz Canada described the AMG …
Top performers from across Mitsubishi’s 97 dealerships were recently honoured at the Triple Diamond Awards Gala, an annual event that allows Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada (MMSCAN) to recognize the top dealership managers and staff. The recognition comes in four …
British Columbia-based Integrated Financial Technologies, an automotive lending BPO outsourcing company, will sponsor a roundtable discussion at the Auto Finance Summit East 2024 set to take place from May 1-3 at the Grand Hyatt Nashville Hotel in Tennessee. The company …
The Canadian used wholesale market experienced a decline in prices of -0.27% for the week ending on April 27, ending the month with a slight increase from the prior week’s -0.36%, according to Canadian Black Book latest Market Insights report. …
Honda Canada’s $15 billion investment in electric vehicle and battery production in Alliston, Ont., is being welcomed as huge news by Canadian automotive industry officials and Honda dealers. The news, which had already leaked earlier in the week, was formally …
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Steve Clelland, VP of OEM Relationships at iA Dealer Services about the struggles dealers are having fighting the auto theft crisis and recovering stolen vehicles. The industry lacks a standard for recognizing …
Consumer interest in electric vehicles has hit a roadblock in Canada, according to a recent survey from AutoTrader. The company said interest has declined for the second consecutive year, while Québec’s decision to end EV rebates for consumers could greatly …
The latest update from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants concerning provincial new light vehicle sales reveals that the Atlantic provinces enjoyed significant spotlight success in March 2024. Compared to a national average, sales were up 9.2% for the month — with Prince …
A somewhat interesting thing occurred in the Canadian used wholesale market: while prices did decline, at -0.36% for the week ending on April 20, the overall market, car segment, and truck/SUV segment declines were all similar and hovered close to …
Uber has partnered with Toyota’s KINTO Share program to offer drivers the ability to rent zero-emission vehicles. The program officially launched on April 18 in Metro Vancouver, B.C. Uber and Toyota Canada, with Toyota Financial Services, announced the partnership on …
AUTOVATE podcast host Cliff Banks recently discusses the booming rise of dealership mergers and acquisitions with James “JT” Taylor, Managing Director of Automotive for Truist Securities, during the launch of the podcast’s second season. Taylor, as AUTOVATE’s newsletter described, helped …
FLO has introduced a next-generation home charger meant to meet the needs of electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicles, from compact crossovers to heavy-duty pickups, the company recently announced. In a news release, they said its newest FLO Home EV …
