Trendsetters: Québec, Ontario experience 50 percent increases in auto theft since 2022
Toronto, Ontario — The Equite Association released its 2022 Vehicle Theft Trend Report on Tuesday, bearing with it news that Québec and Ontario saw auto theft rates rise by about 50 percent in both provinces since last year. The association’s press release accompanying the report alleges that “organized crime syndicates are looking at stolen vehicles […]
REGIONAL NEWS | QUEBEC
ELECTRIC QUEBEC Quebec is committing more than $7 million to a heavy-duty electric vehicle maintenance program, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity (MESS). The 196-hour program aims to provide a recognized certification in electric and hybrid vehicle maintenance and repair. According to a press release, a total of 240 […]
EV/AV Report: Incentive info and charging on the go
Toronto, Ontario — National Resources Canada announces funding for 28 EV education projects, an Emirates-based company provides mobile charging service to Québec residents and Lion Electric partners with P.E.I. to help power the emergency electrical grid. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. EV outreach Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) announced last Wednesday that […]
Checks and Balances: Uni-Select, LKQ acquisition passes antitrust requirements, awaiting U.K. approval
Boucherville, Québec — Uni-Select and LKQ say they are pleased to announce they have gotten the green light from the Canadian Competition Bureau to go forward with LKQ’s acquisition of Uni-Select, first announced in February. Additionally, the waiting period mandated under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has expired, meaning that Uni-Select has achieved […]
EV/AV Report: Confused AVs, Ford price-cuts and Montreal on the map
Toronto, Ontario — A first responder yells at an autonomous vehicle (AV) driving towards a San Francisco fire truck, Ford announces its own electric vehicle (EV) price cuts in a bit to compete with Tesla’s own reductions, and Montreal’s EV investments begin to bear fruit in North America’s e-trucking industry. This is the latest in […]
Industry Shakeups: Automakers frustrated at Quebec’s tightened ZEV sales mandate proposal
Montreal, Quebec — Automotive industry stakeholders warn that the Quebec government’s plan to toughen zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) regulations will keep older, polluting vehicles on the road longer, despite the intent to boost electric vehicle supply and sales. This follows an announcement from Quebec’s Environment Minister, Benoit Charette, stating that the province would accelerate the yearly percentage […]
Clear Consensus: Uni-Select approves plan of arrangement with LKQ
Boucherville, Quebec — Uni-Select shareholders announced that they have approved their company’s plan of arrangement with LKQ and its subsidiary, securing a near-unanimous agreement at Thursday’s special meeting. The arrangement resolution was approved by 98.87 percent of the votes cast by shareholders present virtually or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting, […]
EV/AV Report: Quebec EV targets, angry drivers and American legal impacts
Toronto, Ontario — Quebec announces plans to get two million electric cars on the road by 2030, autonomous cars grapple with angry drivers and insight on how the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) new emissions standards will affect you. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Electric Expansion The Quebec government has […]
Early Bird Discount: Registration open for AIA Canada Quebec Division golf tournament
Longueuil, Quebec – The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada’s Quebec Division has opened registration for its long awaited summer tournament, with early bird registration for dinner and the tournament starting at $225 until April 28. This tournament will take place at the Golf Parcours du Cerf à Longueuil in Longueuil, Que, on June, 1. […]
Veteran Hires: Yves Pronovost joins Simplicity Car Care, Quebec brand development team
Montreal, Quebec — Simplicity Car Care’s Soins D’Auto group in Quebec is proud to welcome Yves Pronovost, who will serve as the province’s new brand development manager. According to Simplicity, Pronovost specializes in automotive business growth and development, and has experience working with Quebec dealers, body shops, and suppliers. “Adding Yves to our team is […]
