The new Kia Niro made its global debut at the 2021 Seoul Mobility Show. The redesigned model is part of the OEM’s growing eco-friendly line-up targeting the needs of “sustainability-conscious” consumers. “The all-new Kia Niro makes it simple to practice …
Canada Drives, self-described as the country’s largest 100 per cent online car shopping and to-your-door delivery platform, received an Enterprise Fast 15 award as part of the Technology Fast 50 program. The category it won aims to recognize the fastest-growing …
AutoTrader Media launched a new platform called TheCharge.ca to help bridge the gap between the rising consumer interest around electric vehicles, and the many barriers preventing them from actually following through on their intent to purchase. In an interview with …
A recent article by Driving.ca’s David Booth looks at the possibility that U.S. President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan could stimulate the American automotive industry—but at a cost: it will “kill” Canada’s. Booth said Biden’s EV incentive programs “so …
Car manufacturing in the United Kingdom declined 41.4% year-on-year in October 2021, with only 64,729 vehicles rolling off production lines, according to Auto Express—which called it the worst October for the industry since 1956. “Production for domestic and overseas markets …
An article published by Captive International notes that Canadian automotive dealerships with interests in captives “are being warned of the risk of fines due to increasingly complex reporting requirements.” MNP Partner Tim Bloos said dealers that fail to file correctly …
A recent report from CNET indicates that beta testers of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system will need to give up some of their privacy if they want to test the company’s Level 2 driver-assist system. Testers must now reportedly opt in …
Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Todd Bourgon, Executive Director at TADA and Rachel Bacon, Owner of JobGo Solutions about a significant shortage of skilled technicians, and the TADA Foreign Workers program that aims to recruit and test technicians …
Still hot, the Canadian used wholesale market saw prices continue to rise for the 15th straight week, with prices up in all 22 vehicle segments as new and used vehicle supply continues to decline, according to Canadian Black Book. The …
U.S. President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better framework passed in the House—a move that may have certain OEMs and global automotive players feeling uncertain, particularly in Canada. According to the U.S. government, the framework’s electric vehicle tax credit “will lower …
TRADER announced the winners of its 2022 AutoTrader Expert and Canada’s Choice Awards in November, which reveals the best cars in Canada based on industry experts and car shoppers across the country. “Our judges carefully consider every car available in …
AutoVerify developed a tool called Credit+ to help dealers set realistic expectations around customer payments, while also providing auto retailers with in-depth credit information. The company said it is now critically important for dealers to have accurate customer credit information …
