August light vehicle sales improved from the same period in 2023, coming in at an estimated 165,000 units (up 5.6%), but perspective is needed to understand how the month truly fared. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants the first seven months …
Dealers across Canada may be interested to note that Uber and Turo have announced a multi-year partnership that will allow Uber customers to rent Turo’s vehicles, a selection of more than 1,600 makes and models, directly from the Uber app …
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada is renewing its partnership with Food Banks Canada after collecting more than $400,000 over the past three years to help relieve food insecurity across Canada. The company said it wants to focus more intently on …
Steele Auto Group is celebrating its 10th anniversary milestone partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada by giving back to the community once more. To commemorate the decade-long collaboration, the group will be donating $50 from every new …
China intends to launch an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian-imported canola oil, CBC said in an update on Oct. 3. The move comes after the federal government in Canada announced last week that it plans to implement an additional 100 per …
Penticton Toyota has reopened following a devastating fire that destroyed almost all of its facility in 2022. It’s a remarkable story from the family that owns the dealership, its only one, and has a long history with it. Dealer Principal …
Kot Auto Group announced the addition of its 10th dealership, Sunrise Ford, as part of a strategic plan to add five more dealerships to the group by 2029. Effective as of June 25 (but announced towards the end of August), …
Argus Cyber Security, a mobility cyber security company, has changed its name to PlaxidityX to highlight its focus on meeting future security challenges within the mobility sector. It also represents a milestone in the company’s evolution. In a news release, …
The rise in auto theft over the past couple of years (a situation that has since improved) has paved the way for businesses to launch new products for consumers. Lorex Technology is one example of this, having recently launched its …
Consumers in the United States are leaning more towards Artificial Intelligence-based technologies, but automakers may not have the best strategy for this. That is according to J.D. Power, which recently released its 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study that …
Many Canadian dealers are embracing the GoMoto kiosk that provides an alternative and faster way for customers to conveniently book service appointments and minimize wait time. The kiosk allows customers to do everything online, though the dealership will converse with …
The Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Quebec is urging the provincial government to speed up the deployment of charging stations in the most remote regions, while pushing for the abandonment of the announced abolition of electric vehicle subsidies. The …
