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We may have to be prepared for some short-term pain before long-term gains To say that the past few years have been the catalyst to a ”new normal” would be an understatement. So many different world events since 2018, and …
Lana Payne’s victory as the first woman president in Unifor history is considered significant. At the same time, she and several other women executives within the automotive industry recognize that females lag behind males in leadership roles in this sector, …
Toronto’s marquee racing event returned to the city last weekend, as fans flocked to the Honda Indy to cheer on their favourite cars and drivers for the first time in two years. In lieu of paid admission, fans were encouraged …
Canadian auto dealer editor, Stephanie MacDonald, gets a chance to catch up with Francesco Policaro, president of the Policaro Auto Group. Policaro discusses choosing the Kitchener/Waterloo region as the place to expand, the status of the exciting new 75,000 square …
The conflict in Ukraine led to a rise in gas and diesel prices in the United Kingdom where they have now reached record highs, according to Auto Express. Simon Williams, a RAC fuel spokesman, said “Russia’s actions will now push …
The 2022 Washington, D.C. Auto Show opened its doors to the public on January 21, offering an in-person event featuring displays of new models, classic cars, electric vehicles, and interactive experiences. According to a Washington Auto Show news release, the …
KAR Global and the National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) announced the licensing of KAR’s privacy and security training program, Privacy Pam, for use by NAAA member auctions—including its Canadian members. The update means that, through the NAAA, all member auctions …
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) recently announced the category finalists of its 2022 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year awards. “Like in 2021, our 2022 program considered vehicles that are newly redesigned, …
After two weeks of declines and months of growth for used vehicle wholesale prices, the market saw prices flatten for the week ending on January 25, based on Canadian Black Book’s latest update. “The Canadian used wholesale market saw prices …
A new update from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) reveals that Canadian light vehicle production hit record lows in 2021, but they remain “cautiously optimistic” due to some hopeful examples from OEMs. “The Canadian light vehicle assembly sector has been through …
To mark his 60th birthday, Global Automakers of Canada President David Adams is seeking donations for a cycling event to raise money for a charity for kids with cancer. Adams, who turns 60 on February 15, will be among 100 …
