Dropped connections. Frustrating interfaces. Intrusive driver-assist systems. The number of reported problems in the first 90 days of car ownership has never been higher than in the 36-year history of the J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey. The most frequent problem …
After months of testing at the “Arena del Futuro” circuit, Stellantis, together with its project partners, demonstrated in Chiari, Italy, the capability of Dynamic Wireless Power transfer (DWPT) technology to wirelessly recharge electric vehicles as they travel over specially equipped, …
Like every single other automaker lately, Mini is having trouble getting enough of its vehicles to meet customer demand. That means some customers are waiting months or longer to get their new Mini models. To thank them for the wait, …
The yet-to-arrive and newest generation of the BMW 5 Series (platform code G60/G61) hasn’t even been spied without all of its camo yet, and it still won’t be revealed until later this year. A report from the BMW forum Bimmerpost, …
German automotive behemoth Audi has teamed up with Nunam, a German-Indian business that is developing electric rickshaws in India using end-of-life EV batteries. Nunam will also engage with partner companies in India to set up sustainable charging stations that are …
After selling his business almost a year ago, Chris Pfaff said there are “storm clouds ahead” economically, and recommends those in the automotive business considering retiring to sell now. Pfaff, who sold his Pfaff Automotive Group last August to American-based …
Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA), in partnership with Consolidated Dealers, is once again bringing the automotive community together in 2022 with the Automotive Conference & Expo (ACE), which will take place in Niagara Falls on October 19 and 20 at …
Easylease Corp., recently reported that they have appointed Alexandre Thivierge as its new Commercial Financial Solutions Broker. Easylease Corp. is a Canadian company that provides commercial leasing and financing solutions. “I am very happy to join the team, and I …
The wholesale market as a whole was steady at -0.22%, though slightly below the same level as the 2017-2019 average at -0.19%, according to Canadian Black Book. The Canadian wholesale market for used cars was down -0.20%, outperforming trucks and …
American sales numbers, which are closely tied to Canadian market conditions, are still facing supply pressures that have been constant since at least January. According to the Cox Automotive June sales forecast released today, “the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) …
On June 27th, three Canadian auto dealers joined the exclusive ranks of being named CADA Laureate award winners. The awards, presented each year by the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), are: the Ambassador Laureate, for “extraordinary service to the community and …
Quebec-based Groupe Beaucage has made a $1 million donation to the Hospitals & Health Care Sherbrooke (CHUS) Foundation. The $1 million donation will be used to finance an outdoor therapeutic courtyard for children in the future Mother-Child Emergencies Centre of …
