1+ hour, 57+ min ago  (917+ words) The more time I spend around automotive retailers, the more convinced I become that they operate one of the most unusual business models in the economy. Most businesses control the products they sell. They determine what those products look like,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (533+ words) Auto theft may be declining in many parts of Ontario, but industry and government leaders say the issue remains a priority as organized vehicle crime continues to evolve. That was the message at a June 26 auto theft prevention event hosted…...

1+ mon, 4+ hour ago  (570+ words) Canadians are looking for technology that feels less intrusive and more intuitive, according to a new study from Mazda Canada. The automaker said its national survey found that 67 per cent of Canadians prefer technology that works quietly in the background,…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (1351+ words) According to Landon Robertson, director of operations and corporate strategy at Templeton Marsh, the current dealer buy-sell market in Canada remains active. "The market is active and evolving," Robertson said. "We are seeing continued consolidation among dealer groups across the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (492+ words) Two Quebec-based insurers are seeking $72 million from Honda, Toyota and Stellantis in a lawsuit that could reshape how theft-related losses are handled across the automotive sector, according to a report by Driving. ca. Based on the media outlet, Beneva and…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (708+ words) Auto industry groups are calling on British Columbia to scrap its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, warning the policy is out of step with federal direction and current market conditions. In a joint statement issued March 24 in Vancouver, the Canadian Automobile…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (447+ words) Canadian consumers are reassessing their approach to electric vehicles, with new data from EY Canada pointing to a shift toward more practical buying decisions. "Canada's EV story hasn't stalled " rather it's becoming more pragmatic. Consumers still care about fuel costs…...

4+ mon, 23+ hour ago  (469+ words) Corporate fleet electrification could unlock nearly US$250 billion in operating-cost savings by 2030, according to a new report from consulting firm EY and European electricity industry group Eurelectric. The report, Fleet Forward: Powering the Transition to Electric Mobility, finds that switching…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (973+ words) Prime Minister Mark Carney There is no shortage of dramatic news going on in the automotive space in Canada. Having said that, I don't intend to write about any of it." Instead, I'm going to give you a little change…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1052+ words) Since we are at the beginning of the New Year, I thought it would be appropriate to offer some insights into the year ahead. I put my Mr. Magoo glasses on, stared into my crystal ball, and really could not…...