F&I solutions provider RSR Global is teaming up with Solutions Into Motion (SIM)—the operators of Trackem and WhereSafe GPS—to offer a real-time GPS solution to Canadian dealers. Known as Globalhalo, the companies worked together to develop a model that is …
A study by CarGurus indicates that Canadians are divided on their thoughts around autonomous vehicles and driver assistance features. While 32% are excited about the vehicles, 29% are concerned and 38% have a neutral opinion about it. “Nearly half of …
Although not yet finalized, U.S. President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan is moving ahead slowly, thanks to a bipartisan group of 10 senators. The broader project is a trillion dollar plan with $109 billion for roads and bridges, $15 billion for …
The Greater Sydney area in Australia is back under lockdown thanks to COVID-19 and a growing case of its variants, such as the Delta variant. Car Advice said, “for now, you can buy a new or used car because transport …
Nissan is reportedly progressing with plans to build a battery factory in the United Kingdom by 2024 to help manage its transition to electric-only vehicles. “The new factory is reported too far exceed the 1.9GWh capacity of that (Sunderland existing …
The Goodwood Festival of Speed will unveil a new attraction for 2021—a nod to the increasing popularity around the discussion about electric vehicles. The new attraction is called Electric Avenue: The Road to 2030, and the new space will showcase …
The number of dealerships the average consumer visits during the car buying process is the lowest it has ever been thanks to the pandemic. And yet, 72% of car buyers are highly satisfied with the overall shopping experience—which is the …
New data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) show Ontario new light vehicle sales continuing to increase in May by an estimated 40.0%—which is slightly ahead of the national average. As Canada’s largest volume province, Ontario struggled in both the fall …
Mitsubishi Motors launched a 24/7 digital showroom in response to the surge in demand for modern digital shopping tools among consumers since the pandemic. The OEM’s new e-commerce platform is Mitsubishi-motors.ca, and it’s meant to offer consumers a full digital …
Technology provider Digital Air Strike has been certified as a Great Place to Work, now for the fourth consecutive year and with the highest score in the company’s history. With the workplace situation now in the spotlight due in large …
By 2025, one in five vehicles in developed regions will offer one or more Level 2 features, according to Frost & Sullivan. The company’s recent analysis of the global autonomous driving industry found that automakers and value chain partners are …
Hyundai Auto Canada and Centennial College launched a new scholarship to support diversity, equity, and inclusion within the automotive industry, particularly among Black students. The Hyundai Diversity Scholarship, which in full would cover $60,000, aims to foster the recruitment and …
