Ramon Yarde has been appointed as Chief Data Officer (CDO) for Equifax Canada, according to a company announcement. He has been in the position as interim CDO since February. Yarde’s been part of the company since 2006, having held several …
As another indication of the growing importance of automotive in the tech world, Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO of the Volvo Group, will be the keynote speaker for CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Consumer Technology Association announced. The …
CAA-Québec recently released an update reminding its readers about the winter tire deadlines in certain provinces — something dealers across the country, whether the tires are mandatory or highly recommended, are likely marketing as the weather turns cold. The association’s …
Automotive associations in Canada on Oct. 10 revealed just how concerned British Columbians are with the provincial government’s regulation requiring 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales by 2035. Their news release highlights key data from a survey conducted by …
Several dealership groups have made the list of the 2024 Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies, one of Canada’s leading business award programs. The Best Managed Companies, which was established in 1993, recognizes excellence in private Canadian-owned and managed companies. Each year, hundreds …
CDK launched its new software certifications and courseware through CDK University this month, meant to equip dealership employees with the skills and credentials needed to excel in today’s consumer car buying and service journey, the company recently announced. The certification …
An eye on new light vehicle segment sales during the third quarter of the year reveals that smaller SUVs have pulled ahead as luxury options retreated, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. In describing September’s sales results as tepid, DAC said …
Nokian Tyres, inventor of the winter tire in 1934 to withstand Nordic wintry driving conditions in its native Finland, is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the winter tire this year by hosting a trivia contest. The questions are related to …
UVeye, the creator of an Artificial Intelligence-driven automated vehicle inspection platform, has launched a new platform designed to help boost dealership operations. The company describes it as an AI-powered sales intelligence and engagement platform called BDC Booster. It uses UVeye’s …
A celebrity hockey tournament raised more than $500,000 for the Uxbridge Hospital Foundation, thanks largely to generous car dealerships and auto retail suppliers. The idea was started by Jim Williamson, Dealer Principal/Partner of Williamson Chrysler in Uxbridge and General Manager/Partner …
PARTNER CONTENT Ensuring you have the right garage insurance in place to protect your dealership from a wide range of risks is a complex task — and with the growing threats of cyberattacks and vehicle thefts, the job isn’t getting any …
Auto group Dilawri recently announced the launch of its latest collaborations with the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) Foundation: Dilawri Book Drive for Kids (Oct. 3 to Dec. 9, 2024) and Storybook Social (Oct. 20). “These two new initiatives reflect our …
