The Conference Board of Canada just released a new report that takes an in depth look at how global developments are affecting Canada’s auto industry. The report, “Canada’s Canadian Industrial Outlook: Canada’s Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Industry-Spring 2011” finds that Canada’s …
With the installation of an initial network of public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs)—the “Circuit Électrique” announced by Hydro-Québec—soon to begin in the province, CAA-Quebec is offering a telephone help line that will assist owners of EVs when their …
While gas-electric hybrid vehicles may have saved thousands of tonnes of CO2 and other emissions from entering the atmosphere, they haven’t saved owners much money, if at all, according to a new study. The annual Hybrid Vehicle Cost and Savings …
There were tears and cheers as Shirley Canty, the colourful and spirited executive director of the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association, gave her final speech to the people she has served for more than 29 years. Canty’s farewell talk was delivered …
On June 13, 2011, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) officially opened the General Motors of Canada Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE). This state-of-the-art facility provides full climatic, durability and vehicle lifecycle testing, including one of the largest …
LGM, a supplier of extended warranty, credit insurance, wear protection and automotive theft deterrent products, announced that it has partnered with BMW Group Financial Services Canada to offer consumers the new BMW and MINI Appearance Protection program. BMW and MINI …
A team of student researchers from Queen’s University was nationally recognized for their contribution to Canadian automotive research and development. The team was awarded first place in the Council for Automotive Human Resources HQP Poster Competition which took place during …
All hybrids are not created equal Like it or not, electrically powered vehicles will soon be part of the product mix you’re selling… if they are not already. Increasingly restrictive fuel economy regulations mandated by the U.S. government and paralleled …
Effective this week, participating Chevrolet dealers in seven key launch markets across Canada have begun taking orders for the electric-drive 2012 Chevrolet Volt. Initial experience in the U.S. suggests that the Volt is highly effective in attracting new customers to …
General Motors was in the news again this week, when the Globe and Mail reported dealers launched new lawsuits launched against the auto maker complaining about the way company treated them in awarding new Chevrolet franchises. Greg Keenan, the Globe’s …
The Montreal-based Automobile Protection Association (APA), long a thorn in the side of the auto industry in Canada, has released its Annual Review of the Auto Industry, expressing dismay over the drop in standards for new vehicle advertising. There is …
The proportion of used-vehicle buyers in Canada who financed their purchase via a dealer-implemented loan increased significantly in 2010, according to a report by the Power Information Network (PIN). The percentage of transactions in 2010 that included a loan obtained …
