Experts predict the semiconductor shortage will hamper inventory through next year as car production slows down due to the worldwide supply of semiconductors. Over the past several weeks, production has slowed or halted at seventeen car manufacturers across North America …
The Canadian Black Book (CBB) Weekly Automotive Market Update shows a decline in the Canadian used wholesale market for the fourth consecutive week, as buyers become more cautious of inflated prices and low inventory levels. Volume-weighted wholesale used car prices …
Dealers are struggling to find inventory as popular models are being purchased as soon as they become available, and many dealerships are finding they are waiting two to four months for their orders to arrive, the CBC reports. Ted Smith, …
Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Paul Cummings, Dealer Principal and CEO of Grand Touring Automobiles, about his group’s emergence as Canada’s largest super luxury retailer. A former OEM leader in Canada, Cummings’ dealership group now represents brands like …
Following a record Q2 for new EV sales in the United States, Kelley Blue Book U.S. has recently published two new lists: the 10 Best Used Hybrids and EVs Under $20,000 for 2021 and the 10 Best Used Hybrids and …
On Friday, Kia Canada debuted the EV6 — their first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) and released their new brand identity “Movement that inspires,” at an exclusive #KiaElectricSound concert event. Canadian award-winning artist Fefe Dobson and bandmate Ryan Chalmers’ performed …
The consumer engagement technology company Digital Air Strike announced the launch of its new Sales Boost solution, which aims to provide a more transparent and engaging vehicle buying experience. The company, which has recently won three awards for business technology …
As consumers gear up for the back-to-school season, Kelley Blue Book U.S. has released their list of the best cars for teens and college students. For teens they recommend the 2017 Toyota RAV4, 2018 Kia Soul, 2014 Honda Accord and …
According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc., provincial sales performance of new light vehicles was mixed in June 2021. Ontario continued to see an improvement in sales, Newfoundland saw a sales decrease of 14.8%, and British Columbia noted a sales increase …
Mercedes-Benz Canada recently announced its EV charging strategy, which, according to the company, will provide Mercedes-EQ drivers with a digitally-integrated charging experience that is both fast and convenient. Mercedes-EQ drivers will have access to over 4,900 public charging points across …
A study released by USwitch, a price comparison service, found that Canada offers strong value for money when travelling long distances in an electric vehicle. The study, which asked “Where can you travel the furthest for your money in an …
A recent Kelley Blue Book report found that the electrified vehicle (EV) segment (which includes electric vehicles, hybrids and plug-in hybrids) is growing more quickly than any other in the United States. New-vehicle demand for EVs remains high, despite recent …
