EV/AV Report: July 26, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, a new report says a lot — like a lot — more Canadians will have to purchase electric vehicles in order to reach federal emission targets. Meanwhile in Vancouver, a new By-law requiring 100 percent of parking stalls in new hotels to have EV chargers was approved. […]
Marketing Makeover: Hyundai Canada announces changes to its marketing department
Markham, Ontario — Hyundai Canada announced today, changes to its marketing department. Beginning on July 12th, Kristina Covello-Garcia will be the national manager of marketing communications, and Christine Smith will take-over as the director of marketing, replacing Lawrence Hamilton — who was promoted to executive director of Genesis Canada in May. Smith comes from Hyundai […]
No Help from Hyundai: Family left stranded as automaker’s roadside assistance failed to assist
Kitchener, Ontario — An Ontario woman says her family was stranded in 30-degree heat for hours and Hyundai’s roadside assistance failed to help the family get home. Shama Cunningham along with her husband Bruce and their daughter Jessa were driving home from their cottage in Trenton, Ont., when on Highway 401, their 2020 Hyundai Venue […]
Sky High: Flying cars a reality by 2030 according to Hyundai
Seoul, South Korea – Flying cars will be seen in our cities by 2030, according to Michael Cole, chief executive for European operations at South Korean automaker Hyundai. “Urban air mobility will offer great opportunity to free up congestion in cities, to help with emissions, whether that’s intra-city mobility in the air or whether it’s […]
Tuesday Ticker: June 22, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, the Tuesday Ticker covers the Boyd Group’s upcoming dividend; Hyundai’s plan to conquer the air-taxi market in just four years and Statistics Canada’s reports of fast-paced inflation rates. Bucks for Boyd Boyd Group Services last week announced a cash dividend for the second quarter of 2021 of $0.141 per common […]
EV/AV Report: May 31, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV report, General Motors takes car-making to a whole other dimension, as it teams up with Lockheed Martin to develop the next generation of lunar vehicles. While, rumours spur that Hyundai is cutting a number of combustion engine cars to make more room for its electric vehicle line-up. Additionally, reservations for […]
The Chosen Ones: Hyundai and Genesis Canada Select Certified Collision Care As Partner
Hamilton Ontario — Hyundai and Genesis Canada have selected Certified Collision Care as its exclusive strategic partner to administer and manage the new Hyundai and Genesis Certified Collision Repair Center Program. This new program will certify and promote certain dealerships and independent facilities as the chosen collision repair providers of Hyundai and Genesis drivers. All […]
Red-Hot Recall: Hyundai recalling over 390K vehicles for possible engine fires
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada for issues that can cause engine fires. In one of the recalls, owners are being told to park their vehicles outdoors until repairs are made. The recalls include Santa Fe Sport, Kona, Elantra and Veloster. The largest recall covers […]
Future Leaders: Hyundai Canada donates $1 million to BGC Canada Youth of the Year program
Markham, Ontario — Hyundai Canada has yet again proven that they are, in fact, thinking of the children, with the announcement of a $1 million donation over four years to the Boys and Girls Club of Canada (BGC Canada). Hyundai has partnered up with the country’s largest dedicated charity for children to support the Youth […]
Hyundai Honours: Automaker named one of ‘Best Workplaces’ for Women 2021
Markham, Ontario — Hyundai Auto Canada (HAC) is doing it’s part to break down barriers in the auto industry, as the automaker has been named on the 2021 list of Best Workplaces™ for Women, after an independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work®. “This is a great testament to our efforts in the diversity […]
