Vehicle production in the U.K. fell by 18.2% in October due in large part to suppressed demand stemming from lockdowns. During the month, 24,490 fewer cars were built than in 2019. So far this year, the market has seen a …
Richard Denniss, Chief Economist at The Australia Institute, has come out against misconceptions that the fuel excise in Australia gives electric vehicles a free ride, and suggested that the federal government instead boost taxes on heavy trucks. “If the government …
Ford CEO Jim Farley recently praised General Motors for quitting the Trump emissions alliance that stood against California. “I applaud GM for reversing course on this critical issue,” said Farley in a tweet. “I’m also proud that Bill Ford and …
Ryan Robinson, Research Leader, Global Automotive Sector for Deloitte Canada’s Consumer Industry Center, discusses the shifting behaviour and attitude of consumers in Ontario regarding vehicle ownership, and what their expectations are when it comes to dealers and online car buying.
Canadian wholesale vehicle prices for cars and trucks declined again, now for the sixth week in a row with car values down 0.27% on average and trucks decreasing 0.17%, according to Canadian Black Book’s latest update. In comparison, and for …
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) has been extended to June 2021, and changes to the rates and top-up calculations have been included. As of November 19, changes to Bill C-9: An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (Canada …
OpenRoad Auto Group broke ground on a new Honda dealership in Burnaby, B.C. and is preparing to start construction of the facility, which will replace the current one at 6984 Kingsway. The breaking ground ceremony included a small reception with …
TRADER is sharing performance data, collected from 255 dealers using digital retailing on autoTRADER.ca, with the Canadian dealer community. The digital retailing functionality is powered by the Motoinsight MotoCommerce platform, and allows consumers to build and complete transactions from autoTRADER.ca …
After nearly 13 years, Denis Ducharme has stepped down from his role as President of the Motor Dealers’ Association of Alberta (MDA) on November 23, 2020 and is officially retiring. In an interview with Canadian auto dealer, Ducharme said he …
The Ontario government has launched a workplace education and enforcement campaign across the province and is targeting regions without notice to ensure businesses are complying with health and safety requirements, according to employment and labour lawyers Sherrard Kuzz LLP. The …
CARFAX Canada’s Vehicle History Report (VHR) has received a major upgrade that offers a fresh, modern layout and a more user-friendly experience. The new design aims to make it easier for Canadians to understand a vehicle’s history and view the …
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 …
