A recent update from the Government of Ontario about shuttering most non-essential businesses has led some dealers to connect with consumers amid new lockdowns. Policaro BMW is one such example; the dealership sent a message to its customers to ensure …
AutoVerify has named Keith Murray, previously with Autodata Solutions for 21 years, as the company’s new Vice-President of Operations. Murray’s former roles include being named Support Specialist in 1999 and Chief Operating Officer for three years. He currently sits on …
Quebec’s plan to ban all new gasoline-engine vehicles by 2035 so far leaves a few loopholes for flexibility. According to Driving.ca, “while a complete ban on internal combustion seems pretty darned definite, the province’s dictums still list plug-in hybrids as …
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently announced that it is seeking public comment on the development of future principles that will help govern the safe behaviour of automated driving systems. According to CNET, “These early proposals seek to …
Karma Automotive is suing Lordstown Motors for allegedly stealing trade secrets and employees who were involved in the development of its infotainment technology. “We were extremely disappointed to learn about the circumstances surrounding this case involving our former employees and …
Australia’s government in Victoria announced that it would implement an electric vehicle tax — a per/km EV levy — from 2021 onwards. The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has since called for a “nationally consistent road user charge for electric vehicles.” …
Retail giant Amazon, which has been doing well amid the pandemic, recently laid off dozens of R&D and manufacturing employees working on its e-commerce delivery drone project. “We are reorganizing one small team within our larger Prime Air organization to …
The Canadian International AutoShow originally planned to offer a virtual presentation in February 2021, but those plans have now been canceled. The news follows the recent cancellation of the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS), which was set to be held …
Canadian wholesale vehicle prices for cars and trucks declined again last week — now for the fifth week in a row, according to Canadian Black Book’s latest COVID-19 update. However, CBB did note that the price adjustments were smaller than …
Dealerships may have an opportunity to connect with consumers this fall, not just for tire changes, but also by promoting messaging around the importance of getting their car batteries tested before winter arrives. According to a CAA news release, the …
The Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS)’s virtual edition has been canceled. The online event was set to take place between January 20 to 24, 2021, and was meant to replace the in-person show typically held at the Palais des congrès …
Quebec Premier Francois Legault unveiled a $6.7 billion plan to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 by putting 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on Quebec roads by that date, boosting the number of electric taxis, school buses, and public …
