Buying intent for electric vehicles among prospective consumers in Canada is nearly 10 per cent below the global average this year, according to EY (Ernst & Young)’s latest Mobility Consumer Index report. While overall car buying intent is up 6 …
The global electric vehicle battery market, which includes lithium ion and lead-acid batteries (among others) is set to evolve and grow by US$65.23 billion from 2024-2028, according to a recent report from Technavio. The company estimates the market will grow …
If there ever were “the good old days” when it was an easy business to sell, finance and service automobiles, those days are well in the rear-view mirror. Delegates who attended the largest-ever Western Canadian Dealer Summit last month at …
Registration is open for the 12th annual CADA Summit taking place Feb. 12, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Ontario. Organized by the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, this perennially-sold out conference features high-level keynotes and panel discussions. In …
There aren’t too many people who can be the last presenter at a two-day conference with eight hours plus of speakers a day and can still energize and light up a room. Mix in all the networking, social events, late …
My last publisher’s note of the year. Another year in which it’s been my great pleasure to work in and contribute to this amazing industry. So what’s on my radar at year end? I’m just back from the Los Angeles …
As part of a joint initiative with INTERPOL, the federal government announced up to $3.5 million over three years to combat transnational organized vehicle crime through Project Drive Out. The project aims to increase information sharing between law enforcement agencies, …
Canadian dealers keeping tabs on new vehicle sales in the United States can expect November sales to maintain a steady seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.0 million, according to a Cox Automotive forecast. In its latest update, the company …
Nissan Canada has been recognized by Waterstone Human Capital, a cultural talent advisory firm within the country, as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2024. The automaker announced the news this month, noting that the program recognizes best-in-class …
The Montreal Auto Show recently unveiled a list of automotive manufacturers — including new entries — that will be participating in the 2025 edition of the event. In a news release the team said more than a dozen essential brands, …
Canadian used wholesale market prices were down -0.33% this week, for the period ending on November 23, which is similar to the prior week and the 2017-2019 average of the same period. For car segment prices, the -0.26% this week …
The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario are backing new legislation introduced by their provincial government that focuses on Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) fraud, which involves stealing a VIN from a legitimate car and using it to register a stolen one. …
