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.
CES to offer sessions covering vehicle technology theme
The 2024 event season is about to launch, with automotive and technology shows and conferences already scheduled for the beginning of the year. Among the many options is the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) event in the United States that will …
Dealers and students connect and learn at Dealer Huddle East VI
Tier Six held its Dealer Huddle East VI event on March 8 at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario. The VIP Automotive event is part of a series devoted to the future of Canadian automotive, particularly the trends, marketing, and workforce …
Kelowna Auto Dealers Association donates $230K to the BC Cancer Foundation
The Kelowna Auto Dealers Association in British Columbia donated a notable $230,000 to the BC Cancer Foundation to replace its current systemic cancer therapy suite with a new one, according to the Motor Dealers Association of Alberta. The total donation …
TADA’s Foreign Worker Program delivering skilled technicians
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Kevin Hurdis, GM, Superior Hyundai and Todd Bourgon, Exec. Director, TADA about the association’s Foreign Worker Program that is bringing skilled technicians from overseas to Ontario dealerships. Hurdis says he has no …
Privacy concerns still affecting uptake of U.S. usage-based auto insurance
Usage-based insurance (UBI) programs track driving behaviours such as miles driven and braking habits, using either a plug-in device in a vehicle or, increasingly, a smartphone app, and this can help people save lots of money on car insurance. …
CAFU introduces mobile electric charging van
United Emirates-based company CAFU launched a Canadian-designed mobile electric vehicle charging van that will provide businesses or individuals with a boost to their cars or trucks wherever they are, regardless of the weather. The service, known as CAFU En Charge, …