Welcomes of the Week: Fix Network opens first-ever supercentre in Montreal
Blainville, Quebec — Quebec for Fix Network announced this past Thursday, the opening of the first-ever supercentre in Montreal and the third one in all of Canada. The new supercentre, called Supercentre Auto Fix, Iberville-Rosemont, is located in the heart of Montreal and brings together three of Fix iconic brands; Fix Auto, NOVUS Glass, and […]
January Blues: DAC reveals big declines for Jan. 2021 auto sales
Richmond Hill, Ontario — If you can remember January 2020, when the pandemic was a mere “What if?” Before the pandemic, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. (DAC) recorded January 2020 light vehicle sales and “unsurprisingly” found the month was the fourth-best January on record with estimated sales of 109,988 units. But, due to the pandemic, January […]
Go For Goodman: Ford Canada names Bev Goodman new CEO
Oakville, Ontario — Ford Canada announced today the appointment of veteran executive Bev Goodman as president, and CEO., replacing Dean Stoneley, who will be appointed to the newly created position of general manager at North America Truck, Ford Motor Co. “At this time of rapid change in the auto industry, Bev demonstrates a deep understanding […]
Benz, but don’t Break: Mercedes-Benz drops to third most sold luxury brand in U.S.
Atlanta, Georgia – Mercedes-Benz appears to be starting a slip from the mountaintop of luxury vehicle sales as according to a recent report from Stock Apps, the German automaker continues to decline on the sales floor, in the U.S. The report indicates that Mercedes-Benz’s 274,916 units sold this year marks a 13 percent decline when […]
Toyota Takes Top Spot: Automaker ranks as the top-seller globally
Toronto, Ontario – For the first time in five years Toyota claimed the title as the world’s top-selling automaker for 2020, overtaking Volkswagen Group. Toyota saw its total sales fall 11 per cent in 2020, the sales include its subsidiaries Lexus, Daihatsu and Hino, coming to a total of 9.53 million units sold. On the […]
Goodbye, Golf: Volkswagen ends hatchback production to make way for Electric ID Series
Ajax, Ontario — German automaker Volkswagen has announced the end of production efforts for the widely popular Golf hatchback, opening the door for the all-electric ID series in the U.S. “Over four decades, the Golf has delivered a great value to American drivers,” said Hein Schafer, senior vice-president of product marketing and strategy for Volkswagen […]
Big Debut: Cox Automotive to launch Complete Retail
Mississauga, Ontario — Cox Automotive announced today the launch of Complete Retail–a revolutionary end-to-end digital retail experience that allows consumers are retailers to complete the shopping a buying processes from anywhere. Cox Automotive Complete Retail is underpinned by and serviced through a suite of the auto industry’s most recognized, trusted, and connected solutions: Autotrader, Dealer.com, […]
Best of Both: Automechanika New Delhi is officially on for April 21-25 in hybrid format
New Delhi, India – Once again proving that the international automotive industry will not slow down for anything, Messe Frankfurt India and Auto Component Manufacturers of India (ACMA) have announced that Automechanika New Delhi is officially on for this year, in a brand new hybrid format. On the calendar for April 21-25, 2021, Automechanika New […]
Feel The Burn: Auto industry feels effects of global microchip shortage
Toronto, Ontario — Automakers in North America are starting to feel the effects of a global shortage of semiconductors, which has caused a crunch for manufacturers worldwide, adding a wrinkle to the industry’s attempted comeback from the COVID-19 crisis. Ford Motor Co. confirmed Friday that it will idle its Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky this […]
