Canada’s only peer-to-peer carsharing platform says it can help OEMs Seen by some as a threat to car sales, the carsharing economy can actually benefit OEMs and dealers, said panelists at an event marking the first anniversary of Turo, the …
TRAC launches initiative aimed at motorists’ concerns, wallets and safety To increase awareness of proper tire maintenance and the fuel savings low rolling resistance tires can bring to Canadian motorists, the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) held Be …
Survey says Millennials have less stake in first-car purchase than Boomers did The sweeping changes affecting the automotive sector have crossed over into the first-car buying habits of today’s Millennial generation, according to a survey released by CarGurus. Millennials have …
Genesis Motors, the luxury vehicle division of Hyundai Motor Company, has launched Genesis Downtown, its first Canadian retail boutique in downtown Toronto. Since its initial designation as a standalone marque in late 2015, Genesis has been offering consumers both online …
The world’s first end-to-end OEM vehicle-based parking solutions provider, Parkmobile, has added its full platform of capabilities as an integrated OEM offering to all new BMW vehicles. The company announced the launch of the industry’s first automated on-street and off-street …
A new joint venture between Cox Automotive and Holman Enterprises has turned the companies into shared owners of Flexdrive, a vehicle subscription and services platform that allows dealerships to offer vehicle subscriptions as an option alongside buying and leasing. “With …
In an effort to counter perceptions surrounding the drawbacks related to driving an electric vehicle and boost sales, CAA-Quebec held the Electric Vehicle Show between May 26-28 at Place Bonaventure. Through presentations, an EV driving simulator and CAA-Quebec automotive experts, …
The American International Automobile Dealers Association has announced its AutoTalk webinar series for summer 2017. The roster features industry experts from Vogelheim Ventures, Kerrigan Advisors and Carfax and will address the auto sales environment as the second half of 2017 …
Canadian auto dealer introduces Inside Automotive: a new video interview series featuring Chuck Seguin, President of Seguin Advisory Services and Canadian auto dealer columnist. In this first segment, Chuck speaks with Steven Landry, President and CEO, AutoCanada. In this exclusive …
The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) is urging the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Labour to scrap its proposed “joint-employer” provision which could alter the franchiser/franchisee business model. If adopted, the provision would shift employment responsibilities onto OEMs and turn …
BMW Financial Services ranked highest for captive lenders and Bank of Montreal came in first among non-captive lenders in J.D. Power’s annual Canadian Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study. “I think lenders need to look at how they staff themselves both from …
Cox Automotive Canada has launched its first-ever website. The new site — coxautoinc.ca — was launched to showcase Cox Automotive’s Canadian operations, which began in May 2015. It is also intended to assist existing and prospective clients, members of the …
