Canadian auto dealer Senior Editor Todd Phillips interviews Todd Bourgon, Exec. Director MVRO, about his association’s new name (formerly TADA) The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario name officially takes effect May 1. Bourgon outlines the reasoning behind the name changes and what it means for dealers and suppliers. The association’s new website address is www.mvro.ca.
U.S. New vehicle prices down from last month, incentives at record lows
The average price paid for a new vehicle in the United States in September 2022 was down from August’s record but remains solidly above the $48,000 mark, according to new data released today by Kelley Blue Book. The new-vehicle average …
Most EV charging still done at home; work, restaurant chargers also popular
In an effort to study and expand access to electric vehicles and how and where people charge them, Parks Associates research has released the results of a consumer survey that reports that unsurprisingly, most people charge their EVs at their …
Western Canadian Dealer Summit vrooms into Vegas September 22-24
After a four-year absence, the popular Western Canadian Dealer Summit is returning to Las Vegas in style. Taking place at the famed Wynn Las Vegas Resort on September 22-24, this year’s event is intended to bring the Western Canadian auto …
Motional launches first fully driverless car on Lyft platform
Autonomous vehicle company Motional announced the launch of the first fully electric driverless car to be available on the Lyft network. The launch of the IONIQ 5-based robotaxi on Lyft, which was designed for ride-hailing services, is part of a …
American November sales up from 2021 but down from October: Cox Automotive Forecast
The most recent Cox Automotive forecast predicts that November U.S. auto sales, when confirmed later this week, are “expected to show no real surprises”, with both sales volume and pace up from November 2021 but down modestly from last month. …
Ford F-150 tops auto shopping preferences for Canadians: AutoTrader
Economy is high on the list of priorities for Canadian auto shoppers according to data released today from AutoTrader. The report notes that, “While luxury and mainstay car brands remained top favourites for Canadians, more economical options also gained in …