In less than a year, Ontario car dealers and their salespeople will face a new regulatory hurdle: they must pass an online certification course in order to keep their licenses. The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program — developed and administered …
The findings of a recent cybersecurity report show attacks against dealerships rose nearly 232 per cent in the month following back-to-back cyberattacks against a major DMS provider last summer. The State of Cybersecurity 2024 report, released by Proton Dealership IT …
British Columbia’s Kot Auto Group renewed its multi-year partnership with AutoTrader.ca so as to continue to drive dealer growth through the automotive marketplace. The agreement, which takes effect on August 28, aims to drive measurable growth for Kot Auto Group’s network …
Tim Hortons is partnering with FLO to deploy electric vehicle fast chargers at 100 of its restaurants across Canada by the end of 2028, the company announced. In a news release, they said the move would make them the largest restaurant provider of public EV …
The federal government will provide nearly $22.7 million for eight projects aimed at improving electric vehicle charging availability in British Columbia. That is according to an announcement from Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific …
Sourcing used vehicles in Canada remains a challenge as the market has been impacted by significant changes over the past few years — including a chaotic political and trade situation, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. “The automotive industry is notably …
Rob Stein has expanded his dealerships in Ontario with three stores this year, including brands he has not retailed before. But the President of Plaza Auto Group is looking to continue to build his business — including venturing in the …
A new study from Cox Automotive affirms the importance of the four pillars that drive car shopper satisfaction: knowledgeable and supportive staff, transparency, feeling well-informed, and being in control. In a news release, Cox Automotive said dealerships that intentionally deliver …
Less than one-in-five connected car drivers feel very confident their vehicle is protected from cyberattacks, while 76% are concerned about these types of attacks resulting in accidents or putting their lives at risk. That is according to the 2025 Connected Car …
The New Car Dealers Association of BC has reacted to the federal government’s announced $22.7 million to support eight new electric vehicle charging projects in British Columbia. The NCDA welcomed the news, which will see the addition of more than …
Reuters has unveiled its 2025 Automotive D.R.I.V.E Honours Shortlist for an event that annually recognizes automotive excellence and celebrates innovation, commitment, impact, and leadership within the sector. This is the third year this D.R.I.V.E event is taking place, awarding three …
Kia Canada has teamed up with a Canadian energy technology company that specializes in electric vehicle energy management to make life easier for EV drivers living in older homes. The company in question is Variablegrid Adaptive Power, which has a …
