It wasn’t exactly the best kept secret in Ottawa. Auto industry insiders had a pretty clear idea that Ottawa’s zero-emission vehicle mandates were going to roll ahead pretty much unchanged despite unified industry efforts to persuade the government to change …
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 …
The auto theft crisis in Canada is impacting many provinces, notably Québec and Ontario, but a poll commissioned by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) shows that residents in Brampton, Ont., may be feeling the effects more acutely than other …
Data and Artificial Intelligence predictability will be of utmost importance as the automotive industry continues to evolve next year, according to Geotab’s 2024 predictions on connected vehicles. The company released its top predictions prior to the holidays and in so …
E-bikes and automotive vehicles are considered separate “vehicles” in many respects, with a different target audience, but it is only a matter of time before the two products are leveraged by dealers. Case in point: eBliss Global, an e-mobility solutions …
The Electric Circuit, described by Hydro-Québec as the largest public charging network for electric vehicles in Canada’s French-speaking province, recently announced that it has added new fast-charging EV stations at the Coq Rôti restaurant at L’Étape — in the Réserve faunique …
Auto industry leaders presented a united front in Ottawa this morning at a joint press conference to express their continued concerns over the federal government’s proposed zero-emission vehicle mandates. The groups expect the government to release slightly modified mandates next …
Canadian automotive employment continued to grow this year, with overall employment for the sector up 4.2% in the third quarter over September 2022, putting the total at 613,500 employees. That’s 1.3% below pre-pandemic levels, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). …
Canadian auto dealer Senior Editor Todd Phillips interviews Chris Walsh, President of Reynolds & Reynolds, about the evolution of digital retailing, showroom desking, and F&I tools as part of a shift to a more digital buying experience. Walsh discusses the changing consumer expectations and dealership experience, and comments …
The Policaro Group recently announced that its foundation donated more than $1 million to the SickKids Foundation, headquartered in Toronto, Ont., bringing much-needed medical care to children in the area. The foundation, established in 2018 to support the health and …
With a decline less steep than the prior week’s -1.56%, the Canadian used wholesale market saw prices drop -0.96% for the period ending on Dec. 9, according to Canadian Black Book’s latest Market Insights report. This time the car segment …
With a large field staff across Canada, and a focus on staying close with dealer customers, National Bank of Canada is looking to grow its automotive business. You can’t deliver top notch service that connects with your customers if you …
