You already know the auto technician shortage is more than a headline — it’s what greets you every morning when bays go idle. Ontario alone has more than 3,000 vacant trades roles, double the pre-pandemic total, and the situation is …
It’s a busy time in Canada, as it should be. In fact, we need to do more and do it faster, but let me focus a little bit. Recently, Mark Carney’s Liberal government announced a pause on the federal zero-emission …
The Western Canadian Dealer Summit will be back at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise from Nov. 13–16, bringing together dealers from across the region for three days of learning, networking, and supplier interactions in one of Canada’s most scenic venues. …
Major Australian car dealer group Eagers Automotive Limited has struck a deal to acquire a 65 per cent stake in CanadaOne Auto Group and its affiliated entities. Eagers has more than 400 OEM dealer agreements, representing 50-plus OEM brands, which …
Drive Autogroup continues to expand its footprint and commitment to guest experience with the official grand opening of Genesis Ajax — a fully rebuilt, standalone facility representing a $10.4 million investment by company president Jim Sullivan. Since founding Drive Autogroup …
The federal government is expanding the country’s electric vehicle charging network with the addition of 157 new chargers across Atlantic Canada to support growing EV adoption. Natural Resources Canada announced the installations as part of its Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure …
Toyota Canada is teaming up with the Canadian Red Cross to strengthen the humanitarian organization’s capacity for disaster preparedness, response and recovery through its “Time to Act” initiative. The OEM is contributing $100,000 to support the Canadian Red Cross’ initiative, which …
Yonge-Steeles Ford Lincoln has become the first dealership in Canada to use a robot to assist service technicians in delivering parts for repair orders and improve productivity and efficiency. It is a collaboration with Bradley Kalk, Vice President of Forté …
DealerFire, a provider of automotive dealership websites and digital marketing solutions, has unveiled a new resource designed to help dealerships strengthen the performance of their websites through more effective calls-to-action (CTAs). Specifically, the guide offers strategies to help dealerships boost …
The overall performance of the Canadian light vehicle sales market was reasonable in September, given the broader economic uncertainty. That is according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants; in their latest update, they estimated sales came in at 163,000 units — up …
HGreg has once again been recognized among Canada’s top performing companies after earning the Canadian Business Excellence Award in the private sector for the third consecutive year. The honour, presented during a ceremony at Toronto’s Eglinton Grand (theatre), acknowledges organizations …
As the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian auto sector intensifies, Unifor has organized a rally in Brampton, Ontario, on Saturday, October 4 to call for stronger protections for Canadian workers in the automotive sector. The event highlights the …
