Plugzio, a British Columbia-based company which aims to be the premier end-to-end technology for scaling electric vehicle (EV) charging at multifamily properties, announced the close of its seed round led by RET Ventures—a leading, industry-backed venture fund focused on single …
Imagine faster, easier commutes that alleviate the burden of urban congestion, using technology that elevates your vehicle safely and quietly above everyday traffic. That’s the goal of Aleph, whose “Model A” flying car has a driving range of 200 miles …
At AAPEX this year, the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and the Auto Care Association, commissioned the “2022 Joint E-Commerce Trends and Outlook Forecast” and the “2022 Joint EV Trends and Outlook Forecast” to provide the auto care industry with …
All EV Canada used the Ford F-150 Lightning to pull a glider for liftoff last week to promote the capability of an electric vehicle and how it integrates into zero emission transportation. All EV Canada, which began in 2019 in …
AutoVerify has been aggressively expanding over the last year with the acquisition of three new software companies and a fourth one on the way, significantly increasing the capabilities and scope of the company’s product offerings. Canadian auto dealer sat down …
As part of an ongoing strategy to move into the collision repair sector, AutoCanada has recently purchased Kavia Auto Body, a SGI Elite collision centre in Saskatoon. Kavia is located close to two of AutoCanada’s dealerships: Dodge City Auto and …
New research by Frost & Sullivan describes pitfalls in the “fiercely competitive” aftermarket sector that can lead to dealerships losing loyal customers, and also prescribes recommendations to avoid these problems and gain customer loyalty. “All the challenges in the automotive …
The automotive sector is the biggest spender on digital transformation of its products and production, says the latest whitepaper, 4 Key Industries Embracing Industry 4.0, produced by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research. The paper forecasts that “this sector’s spend …
It’s taken several years and some disappointment along the way, but Wael Athimni has finally become a Dealer Principal. The 39-year-old native of Tunisia entered the automotive business 20 years ago and as his career evolved so did his aspiration …
Geopolitical turbulence and the fragile and volatile nature of the critical raw-material supply chain could curtail planned expansion in battery production—slowing mainstream electric-vehicle (EV) adoption and the transition to an electrified future. Soaring prices of critical battery metals, particularly lithium …
Connected cars are the way of the future, but who owns the data, and how can user privacy be protected? The relationship between dealers and manufacturers and data sharing is becoming increasingly complex as the technology shifts towards connected cars …
I’ve never thought of myself as an early adopter. If my lovely wife had a dollar for every time she encouraged me to “try something new”—say other than navy blue sweaters or penne a la vodka when we go to …
