Hyundai and Factorial Energy, a solid-state battery firm, recently entered a new partnership aimed at creating next-generation batteries. “Factorial said it stumbled upon a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology, based on a ‘proprietary solid electrolyte material,’” said CNET, later adding …
Tesla is recalling 2,791 vehicles because some of its models may be defective, according to Green Car Reports. The OEM is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles because the front suspension lateral link fasteners could loosen …
New vehicle dealers “bounced back strongly” in the first half of the year, when retail sales jumped 39.4% from the low levels of the first half of 2020 and reached record heights. Retail sales even exceeded the levels seen in …
Prices for used vehicles in the Canadian wholesale market continue to rise, now for the 11th straight week, with 21 of 22 vehicle segments experiencing price increases as lack of inventory continues to drive prices up higher, according to Canadian …
General Motors announced a new Dealer Community Charging Program to install up to 40,000 Level 2 electric vehicle chargers across the United States and Canada. The OEM and its dealers will work together to expand access to charging in local …
Kitchener Honda provided a free vehicle to someone “in need and deserving” as part of its vehicle giveaway event. The winner was selected on October 1, but his or her name was not publicly announced. The Ontario dealership received 250 …
ADESA recently launched a new tool to improve the reconditioning process and optimize return on investment for sellers. The tool is also available to dealers in Canada. The technology uses millions of data points on vehicles, repairs and sales to …
Derek May, Account Executive, Technology & Cyber Specialist at HUB International Insurance Brokers, explores the 2021 cyber landscape for automotive retailers, and talks about cyber insurance and what dealers need to know.
In recognizing some of the outstanding and inspirational women across Canada advocating for workforce diversity, the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) released its 2021 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners list to the public. The winners were selected by …
Julien Grégoire is now the director of financial planning and analysis for Groupe Park Avenue in Quebec, bringing with him nearly a decade of experience with major corporations such as WSP, Hewitt Equipment, and Metro. Grégoire enters the position as …
A new survey from Leger exploring the perspectives of consumers in North America on labour shortages reveals that 60% of Canadians have experienced a situation within the last three months where in-person businesses were under-staffed. This includes restaurants/bars, retail stores, …
Hydro Ottawa launched a funding initiative that will allow the company to distribute funding to eligible applicants for electric vehicle charging stations within the city of Ottawa. The initiative aims to provide up to 50 per cent of project costs …
