Automotive dealerships, construction sites and some retail stores are preparing to open on May 19 in Ontario in an effort to restart the economy. It’s all part of a three-stage reopening process, with each phase lasting two to four weeks. …
Uber has now confirmed that drivers of the ride-hailing service and its passengers, along with food delivery couriers, will have to wear face masks. The requirements were outlined as part of the company’s new safety procedures, mentioned May 13 through …
Mexico may reopen factories after May 18 due to requests from the U.S. government and automakers. “In late March, the U.S. launched a campaign to encourage Mexico to reopen assembly plants, suggesting the supply chain of the North American free-trade …
Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company appear to be moving ahead with plans to partner on electric and driverless cars, amid COVID-19. “The deal is expected to close by the end of next month, with both sides recognizing a need …
The Show That Would Have Been: Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Kristy Atkinson, Auto Show Manager, for the Georgian College Auto Show and 5 Student Directors: Christopher Jarrett, Director, Student Experience, Taylor Walker, Director, Marketing & Media Relations, …
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) often covers the impact of COVID-19 on new vehicle sales in Canada. But in considering the impact on the automotive aftermarket, the company found the “sudden and unprecedented” decline in kilometres driven to be one of …
The Automotive Business School of Canada (ABSC) is releasing a daily video series called Canadian Dealer Academy: Faculty Insights, where members of its faculty provide tips and advice on how dealers should cope with the pandemic. “We have an amazing …
Lenders in the automotive space are in a unique position to support auto dealers and help turn their challenges into opportunities for business growth — so long as they remain responsive, provide value-added insights, and leverage digital communications, according to …
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) has been extended past the initial June deadline to August 29, according to an announcement from Canada’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau on May 15. That’s good news for auto dealers who are benefitting (or …
The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) has released guidelines for dealership sales operations during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Dealerships in the province re-opened on May 4 on an appointment-only basis and with rules to comply with strict public health …
The federal wage subsidy program will be extended past the June 6 deadline, according to an announcement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “News of the extension comes as new Statistics Canada numbers show the country lost almost two million jobs …
Hyundai Canada launched its Hyundai for Hire program that allows consumers to rent vehicles for short-term periods — and directly from select dealerships. “The program, which Hyundai says is an industry first, was announced as a pilot project in February, …
