November light vehicle sales soared 20.7% to an estimated 138,747 units during a month when the weather turned wintry cold, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. The data is based on reporting OEMs. Perhaps it was the chilly weather that helped …
Ontario police have dismantled an organized auto theft ring operating in Peel Region, recovering nine stolen vehicles valued at more than $1.2 million as part of an investigation dubbed Project Memphis. Investigators from Peel Regional Police 11 Division Criminal Investigations …
New research from consent and preference management platform Cassie found that consumers in the United States are concerned with automotive industry data privacy practices — especially the amount of data smart vehicles are collecting from them. More than 600 U.S. …
Reynolds and Reynolds is making a strategic investment in TrueSpot as they partner with the Texas-based platform for real-time location to help dealerships better manage their assets. The partnership aims to help automotive retailers become more successful, as TrueSpot allows …
The Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) returns in full force for the 79th edition of the event at the Palais des congrès de Montréal from Jan. 19-28, 2024. Spread over three levels, the auto show will include the presence of …
More than 75 per cent of consumers shopping on Cars.com, a U.S. company, are undecided on the make and model of the vehicle they want, based on data from the technology company’s Experience Report. However, a standout customer experience and …
The average transaction price for a new light vehicle in Canada surpassed the $50,000 mark for the first time ever, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. This is a first for the Canadian market. DAC said the light truck average for …
With many consumers still wary of winter driving with an electric vehicle, and others searching for information that will banish their fears, dealers may find that now is as good a time as any to start sharing that knowledge. They …
The Government of Ontario announced on Nov. 24 an investment of $18 million over three years to help police combat and prevent auto theft in the province, according to a news release. The Preventing Auto Thefts (PAT) grant, as it …
The Canadian automotive and journalism industries are mourning the loss of Norris McDonald, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 81. He had been battling health issues for the last two years. McDonald was the longtime editor, and …
Dilawri recently announced the opening of a new Jaguar Land Rover 79,996 square-foot, multi-storey new and used vehicle sales facility in Vancouver, B.C. Located at 1788 West at the intersection of Burrard Street and West 4th Avenue, the new store …
Canadian Black Book announced its 2023 Best Retained Value Awards this month, noting that all of the winners retained over 82% of their value — a record high for battery electric vehicles. In a news release, CBB said the average …
