Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Jason Stein, host of Cars & Culture with Jason Stein on SiriusXM. Stein, also President of motormindz, offers a sneak preview of what he will discuss during his CADA Summit 2022 appearance on Feb. 16, 2022. Stein will interview business leaders, Canadian OEM leaders from Toyota, Hyundai and Audi, and Mark Reuss, President of General Motors.
Insurers incentivizing consumers to protect vehicles as claims costs rise
Last year marked the first time ever that insurers in Canada paid more than $1 billion in claims for stolen vehicles. That point was brought forth by the Insurance Bureau of Canada, which referenced a press release from Équité Association. …
Canada invests in GM-POSCO cathode materials facility in Québec
The federal government announced new funding to support Canada’s first cathode materials facility, which will be built thanks to a joint venture between General Motors and POSCO Future M in Bécancour, Qué. Cathode active materials, also known as CAM, are …
Lana Payne, first woman elected National President at Unifor, has ambitious plans
Big initiatives are in the works by Unifor’s first female president, including advancing diversity and moving forward with Canada’s electrification programs Lana Payne’s election as the first female president in Unifor history is considered a significant landmark for women in …
AutoTrader.ca and 3D product visualizer London Dynamics launch AutoTrader Pivot
AutoTrader.ca partnered with London Dynamics, a company focused on 3D product visualization and augmented reality, to launch AutoTrader Pivot: an immersive and interactive online car shopping experience. The automotive marketplace leveraged London Dynamics’ AR technology to generate interactive 3D visualizations …
73% of Brampton residents concerned their vehicle will be stolen, IBC poll shows
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 …
Used car prices down slightly, similar to previous week
The Canadian used wholesale market experienced a slight decline in prices of -0.05% for the week ending on April 11. It was more than the previous week’s -0.03% decline, but significantly less than the 2017-2019 average of -0.13% for the …