F&I provider LGM Financial Services found that their active use of artificial intelligence (AI) and rules-based solutions led to a better claims experience for their dealer customers. AI acted as a key driver in creating more efficiencies during the process …
FIX4 Capital raised $7.2 million in its first round seed funding to help move its growth plans forward. The news is noteworthy because FIX4 Capital, founded in early 2000, aims to provide affordable and flexible car repair loans. The company …
Consumers crave personal and conventional messaging, according to a 2021 Local Business Messaging Trends report released by Podium, which states that local businesses are “uniquely positioned to win” against online and e-commerce businesses with SMS marketing. The report, which explores …
Pixel Guru and 360 Agency announced a partnership that will see one company extend their reach across North America, while the other enhances its offerings for automotive retailers. As its name suggests, Pixel Guru is focused on images; it offers …
So far, more than 100,000 Canadians have taken advantage of the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program—a new milestone for the federal government, according to Transport Canada. Specifically, and as of July, the Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra said it …
Volkswagen’s first fully electric compact SUV crossover, the ID.4, was unveiled during an “Electric for Everyone” event held by OpenRoad VW Burnaby on August 9. The event offered a family-friendly debut of the vehicle, and included select customer test drives …
A recent study from TOP data points to an increase in U.S. consumer interest towards luxury vehicles this year. The company analyzed customer visits to dealerships of 37 car brands in 30 major cities, and found a 5 per cent …
The Government of Canada announced a $5-million FedDev Ontario (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario) investment in the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) to support Project Arrow. The project is set to produce the automotive industry’s first made-in-Canada electric …
According to Canadian Black Book’s (CBB) Canadian Auto Market Update, buyers continue to show caution amidst inflated prices and low inventory levels, causing the Canadian used wholesale market to remain relatively flat this week. Drops were seen in both the …
According to a recent report by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc., (DAC) the driving and maintenance patterns of Canadians have changed as a result of the pandemic. With approximately 26 million light vehicles on the road in Canada, driving and maintenance …
Brian Kingston, president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturer’s Association (CVMA), says the Canadian government must step up to ensure Canada maintains its position in the North American automotive industry. In a recent article Kingston wrote for …
North American automobile dealership group AutoCanada Inc., announced yesterday that it has acquired Mark Wilson’s Better Used Cars of Guelph, Ontario. This acquisition is in addition to AutoCanada’s recent acquisition of Haldimand Motors and advances the dealership group’s used digital …
