So far, Canadians haven’t warmed up to electric vehicles, but a new study found there’s a strong appetite for hydrogen fuel-cell electric and non gasoline-powered vehicles. Canadian research company Ipsos Reid conducted a poll on behalf of Hyundai Auto Canada, …
TO MARK THE EVENT’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY, THE GEORGIAN COLLEGE AUTO SHOW FEATURED A NUMBER OF SPECIAL EVENTS AND PRESENTATIONS The Georgian College Auto Show is always a crowd pleaser, and the 2015 show was no exception. Held on June 5-7 …
DESJARDINS TEAM MEMBERS AND DEALERS WATCHED HOT CARS ZIP AROUND THE STREET COURSE AT THE HONDA INDY TORONTO 2015 Desjardins invited its dealer customers and Canadian auto dealer to enjoy the Honda Indy Toronto 2015 in style. “We thought it …
Since it’s inception, I have had the pleasure of being part of the planning committee that helps pull together the annual CADA Summit event. On February 10, 2016, the fourth CADA Summit will be held, and it has rapidly become …
i had an interesting moment this week while travelling in the Maritimes. I was on the final stop of a swing through car dealerships in Halifax, Dartmouth, Truro, Summerside, Saint John. We had just pulled up to the hotel in …
With the federal election just around the bend, the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has announced its top federal policy recommendations aimed at supporting the country’s auto dealers. “CADA’s campaign platform addresses policy concerns of importance to dealers and all …
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) reviewers will once again take new vehicles to the test and see how they measure up against their competitors. The 29th round of the Canadian Car of the Year (CCOTY) awards will take …
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is rolling out a new suite of branded F&I products that it said will triple the size of its current offerings. “Hyundai is always looking for new opportunities to better serve our customers and this extended …
Rental cars may influence new vehicle purchase decisions, according to survey data from Enterprise Holdings. Nearly six of ten Canadians are using rental vehicles as an extended test drive before purchasing that make or model, found the car rental provider. …
A new oil technology could have a big impact on oil changes at dealerships in the near future. Lubricants manufacturer Castrol has launched Nexcel, a new oil cell that is said to improve engine performance, servicing and sustainability. Castrol said …
With three-quarters of the year down, new vehicle sales in Canada continue their record pace, boding well for a third all-time record year in a row. Sales of 174,337 new vehicles in September were up 3.7 per cent from the …
Strong monthly luxury utility sales and high yearly vehicle sales have spurred transaction prices in the U.S., reported Kelley Blue Book. The estimated average transaction price in the U.S. was around $33,730 in September 2015 —up $660 from that same …
