The key word is “And”, not “Or”
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 …
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Lake Louise to host Western Canadian Dealer Summit Nov. 13–16
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. …
Australia’s Eagers takes big stake in CanadaOne Auto
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 officially opens Genesis Ajax
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 …
Ottawa plugs in Atlantic Canada’s EV network
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 joins red cross relief effort
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 …
Robot takes on parts runs at Canadian dealership
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 …
Stronger CTAs could mean more sales
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 …
A reasonable performance for September light vehicle sales
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 …
Canadian auto retailer HGreg earns excellence nod
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 …
In Brampton, a call to protect auto workers
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 …
Subaru dealerships get immersive makeover
Subaru recently unveiled the first full redesign of its national retailer network since 2007: the Subaru Connection Hub. The move aims to reshape the way consumers view dealerships, shifting the customer experience and modernizing the dealership network across North America. …
