Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews David Adams, President of the Global Automakers of Canada about the rise in U.S. protectionism in the wake of the Ambassador Bridge protests and closings. Adams says Canada needs to make its voice heard to defend its manufacturing footprint.
Kot Auto returns to their domestic roots with their second V.I. store, Woodgrove Chrysler
The Kot Auto Group is expanding both their brand portfolio, as well as their footprint on Vancouver Island, with the recent acquisition of Woodgrove Chrysler in Nanaimo, a new and used Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Ram dealership and service department. This …
A deeper dive for used vehicle prices, now at -0.33%
Dealers may be interested to note that this week’s update from Canadian Black Book shows Canadian used wholesale market prices declined -0.33% for the period ending on Sept. 19, compared to the prior week’s -0.16%. CBB’s Market Insights report found …
Auto employees may need to change their passwords
New research by NordPass points to a common but alarming issue with automotive sector employee passwords used to secure business accounts. Employees of the world’s biggest companies from 31 countries tend to use very poor passwords, as NordPass discovered when …
Canadian Project Arrow zero emissions concept car unveiled at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show
Canadian automotive manufacturing history will be made Thursday in Las Vegas when the Project Arrow zero emissions concept car is unveiled at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show. There have been some partial views of the fully-Canadian electric vehicle, which has …
Honda celebrates 10 millionth vehicle made in Canada
Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) celebrated a major milestone on May 29, when Canadian auto dealer attended the celebration of Honda’s 10 millionth vehicle to be produced in Canada. The occasion was celebrated at the company’s second plant on 6900 …
Dealers bid, auto buyers save taxes, using BC startup MintList
A B.C.-based company has begun a service for dealers to bid on used vehicles from consumers in a 15-minute online auction that has a maximum deadline of 24 hours. MintList, started by co-founders Mike Wood and Mehrsa Raeiszadeh, is designed …