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 …
General Motors CEO Mary Barra announced on November 19 that the company will offer 30 all-electric models, globally, by mid-decade. In the U.S., 40 per cent of the OEM’s entries will be battery electric vehicles by the end of 2025. …
Cedric Mathieu, Vice President and Head of Turo Canada, discusses what the company’s data reveals: that there is a growing demand for zero-emission vehicles in Canada, and what this means for the Canadian automotive industry.
A number of millennials are shying away from public transportation due to the novel coronavirus, and are considering purchasing a vehicle instead, according to a new study from EY. Thirty-one per cent of consumers plan to buy a car in …
Leads per listing on Kijiji Autos are up 14 per cent nationally, year-over-year, according to the company’s October Trend Report. Engagement on Kijiji Autos properties showed the platform garnered 89 million VDP views, 68,000 calls, 1.2 million email/chat replies, and …
The new head of Mercedes-Benz’s Canadian division is also the first female to be appointed to the role by Daimler AG. Eva Wiese, who has extensive experience in retail, brand, marketing, and customer services, has been tapped as the new …
