Filling the Gap: Canadian transit companies step up after Greyhound announced its final departure
Toronto, Ontario — Last Thursday, Greyhound announced it will officially end operations in Canada. This news, while not entirely shocking considering the losses the company endured amid the pandemic, did raise questions about the future of transportation. Since Greyhound’s announcement, several companies across Canada have already stepped up to fill the gap in Canada’s passenger service. […]
Cash for Grabs: Submissions for the University of the Aftermarket’s scholarship program due June 15
Toronto, Ontario — This year’s deadline for the University of the Aftermarket’s scholarship program is June 15, 2021. Selected applicants will receive $1,000 to go towards their post-secondary education. A matching grant is also awarded to scholarship recipients who are working to become technicians in the automotive aftermarket. While all students are encouraged to apply, […]
Fisker Finds A Friend: Apple car collaboration could be incoming
Manhattan Beach, California — The manufacturing company that has been making your iPhone for over a decade is in line to make your car too. Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer signed a deal with Fisker to begin making electronic vehicles in 2023. The exact location of the new U.S plant has yet to […]
Soklis in the Spotlight: Cox Automotive Canada President Maria Soklis named in Business Women of the Year Awards by CEO Today Magazine
Toronto, Ontario — Maria Soklis, Cox Automotive Canada and Brazil President, was named in CEO Today Magazine’s Business Women of the Year Awards. Since being named president of Cox Automotive Canada in 2015, Soklis has led the organization to become one of Cox Automotive’s leading international markets and has significantly grown the business through the […]
Tuesday Ticker: May 18, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Tesla waves ta-ta to Bitcoin transactions, Stellantis sets a ten-year timeline for its 14 OEM brands to prove their power (or else) and DesRosiers Automotive Consultants President sells his remaining shares of the company. Tesla says bye-bye, Bitcoin Tesla has suspended its acceptance of Bitcoin payments for […]
