NADA 2021: Carina Ockedahl, Managing Editor of Canadian auto dealer, interviews Steve DeWitt, Director Of Business Development (West Coast and Central Region), automotiveMastermind, about the benefit of a virtual NADA Show, the company’s focus on predictive analytics and digital retailing, and what to consider when it comes to hiring new employees. The interview was recorded during the 2021 virtual NADA Show in February 2021.
Mitsubishi expands Parts Distribution Centre with huge warehouse
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada opened an expanded Parts Distribution Centre in Mississauga, Ont., from 97,000-square-feet to 164,000-square-feet to stem overflow and inefficient off-site storage use. When the centre first opened in 2011, the company said its network included around …
MediaTek, NVIDIA to create in-vehicle AI cabin solutions for SDVs
Semiconductor company MediaTek is teaming up with NVIDIA, known for designing graphics processing units (GPUs) and a big player in the artificial intelligence hardware and software supply sector. The partnership should result in the creation of a full range of …
MIAS to launch public survey as part of “strategic reflection”
The Montreal International Auto Show wants to modernize the experience it offers, provide value to stakeholder visitors and exhibitors, and redefine the event’s strategic positioning in an effort to adapt to the realities of today’s industry. To do that, MIAS …
Toyota Prius, Mazda MX-5 Miata tops KBB’s “10 Coolest” lists
Kelley Blue Book U.S. released its list of the 10 Coolest New Cars Under $30,000 and the 10 Coolest Used Cars Under $20,000 for 2023, as selected by its editors. The 2023 Toyota Prius was at the top of the …
Next up, Mazda announces adoption of NACS
Mazda is now the latest automotive manufacturer to announce that it will adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for charging ports on the Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) that it plans to launch in North America as of 2025. In …
Honda adopts Tesla’s NACS; prepares to launch EV model in 2025 with new port
Honda announced on September 7 that it will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for electric vehicle models set to go on sale in 2025 in North America. The Japanese OEM is not the first to announce that it …