Global EV sales increasing
EV sales are going up at the global level every year. Sales of EVs globally hit the 6.6 million mark in 2021, representing roughly nine per cent of global car sales in that year. For context, that’s about double the …
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US VW Golf lineup awarded Top Safety Picks by IIHS
Volkswagen trimmed the Golf lineup in the United States, leaving just the high-performance GTI and Golf R on sale. The pair got a complete overhaul for the 2022 model year, bringing them into their eighth generation, and while their focus …
Cars make slim gains this week while truck prices continue decrease
The wholesale market as a whole was at the same level as the 2017-2019 average at -.012%, according to Canadian Black Book. The Canadian wholesale market for used cars was up 0.04%, outperforming trucks and SUVs for the 11th straight …
Ottawa adds to EV infrastructure investment in Peel
To reach climate targets, the Canadian government is committed to making it easier for Canadians to purchase, charge and drive electric vehicles (EVs) in Ontario and across the country. To this end, Ottawa recently announced a significant investment in EV …
Quebec auto community mourns the loss of pillar André Dorais
The Montreal automobile dealers’ community lost one of its most significant members following the passing of André Dorais on May 23. He was 82. Dorais served in a variety of roles in the industry for more than 50 years. Most …
EVs and the auto outlook for BC: Blair Qualey chat
New car dealers are an integral part of the British Columbia economy, says a new report released at the BC Chamber of Commerce AGM last week. The new car retail industry generates $15.6 billion in retail activity yearly, and employs …
ABSC recognizes longtime board members at gala dinner
Three men who were instrumental in creating and sustaining a dedicated business school for the automotive industry were recognized at a formal dinner at Georgian College in Barrie, Ont. last week. Ken Graydon, former President & CEO of the Canadian …
AutoTrader reports record high prices in Canadian auto market
In a report released by AutoTrader.ca this week, it was revealed that auto prices are at record highs across the country. Used auto prices continued to gradually increase throughout the first part of 2022, which is “the opposite of the …
Communauto launches one-way carsharing FLEX service in Hamilton
A fleet of 25 new one-way trip shareable cars will soon be available in Hamilton as part of a collaboration between the city and Communauto, the oldest and largest Canadian carsharing organization. The new service, starting this week, will be …
Tipping point reached as over half of world buyers desire an EV
The number of consumers looking to buy electric vehicles has hit a global tipping point, according to the latest EY Mobility Consumer Index, which shows that 52 per cent of respondents looking to buy a car want to buy an …
BMW edges ahead of Mercedes-Benz in world sales
Although they have been traditionally very similar when it comes to technology and innovation, last year BMW outsold Mercedes and became the world’s favourite premium car brand, following a nine per cent increase compared to 2020 volumes. In contrast, Mercedes-Benz …
Canada joins California in a memorandum of understanding on climate
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday with California Governor Gavin Newsom on day two of the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles. The agreement will see both jurisdictions collaborating on protecting the environment and …
