The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) is planning to hold a physical event for its 10th annual CADA Summit, set to take place on February 16, 2022 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Ontario. It also plans to offer …
The 2022 Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS)—the largest auto show in Quebec—was cancelled. The event was scheduled to take place from January 21-30, 2022 at the Montreal Convention Centre (Palais des congrès de Montréal), but was cancelled due to the …
Canada threatened to impose new tariffs on the United States if the Biden administration’s Build Back Better provision regarding an electric vehicle tax credit plan passes, according to Global News. The news outlet said the plan threatens “to severely impact …
A financial expert takes a look at dealership financial statements and offers insights into what dealers might be missing. My profession is an interesting one. It’s often misunderstood and commonly discounted in the automotive industry. In a world of exotic …
One of the more interesting comments stemming from Trader’s annual Carology online event, which took place April 20, was that Canadian household savings have gone through the roof during the pandemic, but are estimated to return to pre-COVID levels by …
For dealers that want to keep tabs on how their competitors in the aftermarket are faring during the pandemic, the latest figures from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) reveals a surprising increase in retail sales from automotive parts, accessories, and tire …
Quebec’s Groupe Park Avenue has tapped Serge Vallières as its new director of communications for marketing and partnerships. He will report directly to the company’s Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, Norman John Hébert. “He is a natural choice due to …
Electric vehicle maker Fisker is calling on the United States government to implement a new program it proposed called “75 And More for 55 And Less,” to help encourage the adoption of clean energy mobility powered by American-developed technology for …
Volvo Car Canada is teaming up with Bullfrog Power to provide the OEM’s Canadian corporate office with 100 per cent green electricity. Bullfrog Power will use its generators to put clean, pollution-free electricity onto the grid to match the amount …
As of Earth Day (April 22), peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace Turo plans to become the first such marketplace to offset 100 per cent of its estimated global carbon emissions. Its commitment means two things: that it will offset emissions based on …
In honour of Earth Day, Electrify Canada will not charge electric vehicle drivers for charging sessions at its ultra-fast charging stations, starting at 12:00 a.m. EDT April 22 on through to 3:00 a.m. EDT April 23. In a news release, …
CarGurus’ Madison Gross talks about key findings and takeaways from the company’s COVID-19 Consumer Sentiment Study, and what those findings imply for dealers.
