AMP-ing up Ontario: Ontario gov. invests $10 million into auto sector innovation program
Toronto, Ontario — The provincial government has announced that they are pumping $10 million into the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP) to help give a kickstart to Canada’s recovering automotive supply chain. “The strength, innovation and quality of our automotive supply chain has been essential in attracting almost $6 billion in new vehicle assembly investments […]
Urban Slalom: CAA report shows that poor roads cost Canadian drivers $3B annually
Ottawa, Ontario — Canadians from all over are paying double for the potholes in their communities—once through their taxes to get them fixed—and again after no one follows through and they go unfilled. In fact, a new study from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) shows that Canadians are paying about $3 billion a year in […]
American Alias: Volkswagen to become ‘Voltswagen’ in the U.S., says automaker
UPDATE: The name change was in fact an April Fool’s joke that was leaked to the media several days early by mistake. Toronto, Ontario — In what many initially believed to be a premature April Fools’ Day prank, Volkswagen of America has announced a name change to Voltswagen of America. The automaker’s U.S. branch announced […]
Think 24-Year-Olds Don’t Influence Insurance? Think Again
SPONSORED By Evan Davies, Chief Technology Officer, Solera The oldest members of Generation Z turn 24 years old this year. This generation came of age at time when companies like Amazon, Uber, and AirBnB are using AI to simplify purchasing, communicate directly with customers, and apply analytics to their business. Frankly, this generation may not remember […]
Winner’s Circle: Mazda3 wins AJAC 2021 Canadian Car of the Year
Toronto, Ontario — In the only award show that really matters, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s (AJAC) announced the 2021 Canadian Car of the Year award on Tuesday, with the Mazda3 taking home the title for the second year in a row. “We’re not surprised at all, but very honoured and humbled,” said David […]
That Time of Year: AIA to hold AGM online on April 27
Toronto, Ontario — Sure to be packed with information and insights for the year to come, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) will be hosting its AGM on April 27 at 11:30 a.m. EST. In an email announcing the meeting, AIA thanked its members for their support during this difficult time while they are […]
Ceifets for the Job: Adam Ceifets named vice president of insurance for Driven Brands Canada
Hamilton, Ontario – CARSTAR has announced Adam Ceifets has been appointed vice president of insurance for Driven Brands Canada. Ceifets has over 27 years of industry experience with vehicle rental partners. Although he spent time on both the operations and sales teams, Ceifets spent the last 14 years driving the insurance strategy to enhance the […]
