Canadian auto dealer Senior Editor Todd Phillips interviews Michael Dunne, one of the top global EV experts, about his upcoming keynote at the CADA Summit. Dunne, CEO of Dunne insights and author and host of the popular Driving with Dunne podcast, talks about the coming wave of Chinese EVs to North America, the race to catch up, and the business opportunities for Canadian dealers. The CADA Summit is being held on Feb. 14, 2024, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Ontario and is sponsored exclusively by TD Auto Finance.
Aftermarket sales projections strong, despite supply issues: DAC
New research by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), along with the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO), has reported findings from an industry survey about the performance of the aftermarket in 2022. “While supply remained tight and parts prices increased, the …
GAC advises collaboration, not confrontation, to meet emissions goals
The Global Automakers of Canada advise collaboration, not confrontation, to meet vehicle emission reduction goals in Canada, according to a news release. The comment stems from an event that occurred on April 21, or rather, the comparison between two events. …
Vancouver-based startup NEO Battery Materials expands into U.S.
A Vancouver-based lithium-ion battery materials company has just reported that they have expanded into the United States to pursue business opportunities there, as well as open a manufacturing plant. NEO Battery Materials Ltd. is “a low-cost silicon anode materials developer …
Luxury sports cars take the lead in YTD Q3 segment sales
Luxury sports cars took the lead in DesRosiers Automotive Consultants’ third-quarter segment sales update, gaining 45.5% year-to-date. The Canadian new light vehicle market has enjoyed 11 consecutive months of year-over-year sales increases. The result is an estimated year-to-date sales increase …
Electric Mobility Canada and partners release Canada EV Scorecard
To gauge how various regions of the country are embracing the electric revolution that the Government of Canada is committed to, Electric Mobility Canada (EMC), with the support of Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors, have released a Scorecard comparing how …
Yokohama Tire Canada moves Canadian operations
This spring, Yokohama Tire (Canada) Inc. is taking steps to improve its tire-storage and delivery capabilities across the country. The two eastward warehouse moves are aimed at creating greater efficiencies in operations to reach Yokohama dealers and customers across Canada, …