Higher fuel prices and environmental concerns are pushing more Gen Z Canadian consumers to consider buying electrified powertrains for their next vehicle, according to Volvo Car Canada survey findings. The OEM released data from its survey showing a growing interest, …
The Dilawri Group and about 50 of its employees in Québec recently participated in a day of tree planting as part of the initial phase of the Dilawri Forest. The dealer group, which represents 82 dealerships across the country, just …
A settlement has been reached years after a Montréal law firm launched several class action lawsuits against approximately 220 car dealerships in Québec over what they described as deceptive pricing practices. The settlement involved 150 of the dealerships in question …
J.D. Power has picked up small signs of increased consumer confidence when it comes to fully automated self-driving vehicles. In its recently released 2024 U.S. Mobility Confidence Index (MCI) Study, the company said the slight uptick comes after a two-year …
New light vehicle sales across Canada were once again mixed in September, at least at the provincial level. That is according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants’ latest update, which noted that the Atlantic region experienced significant success for the month; Newfoundland …
Hyundai Canada was a winner among the three honourees in Reuters Automotive D.R.I.V.E. Honours 2024 for the “DEI Commitment Category,” the company announced. That honour is a global recognition of the OEM’s efforts in making the automotive industry a more …
The Canadian used wholesale market saw a decline of -0.26% in pricing for the week ending on October 19, according to Canadian Black Book’s latest market update. Last time that decline was -0.31%, while the 2017-2019 average for that same …
Car buyers are now cross-shopping more than ever, according to a new study from AutoTrader.ca. It found that a significant number of consumers look to online marketplaces as a resource for used vehicles (77%), while visiting a dealership website (33%) …
A key piece of legislation known as Bill 190, the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, is set to be voted on by MPPs soon, as the parliamentary session returns at Queen’s Park. The bill was introduced by David Piccini, …
Durham College has launched a new program called Electric Drive Vehicle Technician (EDVT) in Ontario in response to a need for more skilled technicians in the province capable of maintaining and servicing electric and hybrid vehicles. In a news release, …
Auto group Dilawri this week announced the start of a “new era” for its BMW-affiliated Calgary, Alta., operations, as BMW Royal Oak (formerly BMW Gallery) and MINI Calgary are now located in a new 74,205 square-foot shared facility. Now located …
BlackBerry Limited has announced that its QNX software is now embedded in more than 255 million vehicles worldwide — up 80 million since 2020, and representing a year-over-year increase of 20 million. With its software embedded in more vehicles, and …
