For 45 years, LAR has been helping dealers earn big money on their purchase savings It should come as no surprise that now more than 3,200 dealers across Canada have become shareholders in Leader Automotive Resource Inc. (LAC). That’s because …
There has been a lot written about how the auto retail world will be impacted and disrupted by artificial intelligence, or machine learning. With so many overly-hyped predictions, amid some self-serving promises of tech vendors hoping to make a quick …
Iattended the Empowering Automotive conference last week in Toronto. Empowering Automotive has the mission to recruit, retain, and grow women and their allies in the auto industry. They seek to accomplish this through the annual flagship conference, mentoring, student outreach, …
A well-known and highly-respected car dealer, who was instrumental in helping establish the automotive business program at Georgian College, has passed away. Bryan Rowntree, 91, died at the Toronto General Hospital from complications related to cancer. “He was truly a …
The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario is celebrating the speedy passage of a major Bill they say cuts red tape and helps attract the next generation of automotive skilled trades workers. In a news release, the MVRO said Bill 190 …
Canadian auto dealer writer Perry Lefko was the recipient of the runner-up award in the category of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion presented by Genesis Motors Canada at the 2024 Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) Journalism Awards, Monday at Hockley …
The Canadian used wholesale market saw a decline of -0.13% in pricing for the week ending on October 26, which is less than the prior week’s -0.26% decrease in prices and less steep than the 2017-2019 average of -0.37% for …
The aftermarket is currently experiencing minor softness, but DesRosiers Automotive Consultants say bigger challenges remain ahead. In looking at key aftermarket variables to better understand how the industry is performing in Canada this year, DAC considered vehicle usage patterns: one …
A year and a half after acquiring Témis Chevrolet, Groupe Véloce is realizing a solid return on the investment and making strong inroads in the competitive electrification region of Témiscouata, Qué. Groupe Véloce President and CEO Vincent Beauchesne told Canadian …
The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) recently released a statement on the province’s push for bail reform, highlighting their support in keeping up the pressure on the federal government to enact tougher measures for car thieves. In a statement, …
Canadian Black Book has announced its 2024 Best Retained Value Awards, which includes, for the fourth consecutive year, two Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) categories. All vehicles retained an average of 67 per cent of their original MSRP — down from …
The Montreal Auto Show redesigned its logo to promote a new visual identity meant to meet the demands of modern digital formats and to celebrate the automotive industry’s evolution. In a news release, they said the new tagline: “We only …
