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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Starting July 1, Fiat’s entire model range offered in the UK will be electric or electrified, with the automaker moving to sell only hybrids and EVs in this crucial market. The step is in line with the automaker’s long-term plan …
Most modern cars know their locations better than their owners do. As suites of connected-car apps become mainstream for both emergency functionality (such as General Motors’ OnStar) or for owner conveniences such as remote start or parking guidance, new vehicles …
Semiconductor shortages, battery backlogs, soaring lithium and cobalt prices, record-high gas prices, war in Ukraine, lockdowns in Shanghai, the supply chain issues causing auto shortages are legion and well-documented. But new research just released by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants on June …
The wholesale market continued on a mild decline this week, according to Canadian Black Book. The Canadian wholesale market for used cars continued its mostly flat trajectory with another very slight decline overall for the tenth straight week. The week …
Quebec Marketer and technologist Harry Kasparian is CMO and CPO of HGreg, and has been named an honoree of the Seventh Annual 2022 Auto Remarketing’s 40 Under 40: Dealers Awards Program. He is one of the only Canadians on the …
