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 …
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 …
