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The Future of Car Dealership Technology: 2026 Trends to Watch
Automotive Industry News
November 24, 2025

The Future of Car Dealership Technology: 2026 Trends to Watch

Discover key 2026 automotive trends shaping dealership technology and the future of car buying.

The Rise of Subscription-Based Vehicle Models
Automotive Industry News
November 5, 2025

The Rise of Subscription-Based Vehicle Models

Explore how car subscriptions are transforming the auto industry with flexibility and innovation.

Nissan Pauses Canadian Deliveries of U.S. Built Models Amid Tariff Tensions
Automotive Industry News
July 9, 2025

Nissan Pauses Canadian Deliveries of U.S. Built Models Amid Tariff Tensions

Nissan pauses Canadian shipments of U.S.-built models amid tariffs, but dealers still have inventory.

Cargo Ship Loaded with 3,000 Vehicles Catches Fire, Left Adrift in Pacific
Automotive Industry News
June 5, 2025

Cargo Ship Loaded with 3,000 Vehicles Catches Fire, Left Adrift in Pacific

EV cargo ship catches fire in Pacific, crew evacuated, vessel abandoned amid rising transport concerns.

Canadian Auto Retailers Embrace Digital and AI Tools
Automotive Industry News
April 30, 2025

Canadian Auto Retailers Embrace Digital and AI Tools

Canadian dealers embrace AI and digital tools to boost efficiency, sales, and customer experience.

Government Incentives for Electric Vehicle Adoption in Canada
Automotive Industry News
March 19, 2025

Government Incentives for Electric Vehicle Adoption in Canada

Discover federal & provincial rebates that make electric cars more affordable in Canada.

Canadian Automotive Industry Trends to Watch in 2025
Automotive Industry News
December 3, 2024

Canadian Automotive Industry Trends to Watch in 2025

The Canadian automotive industry is at the cusp of a transformative era. With innovations in technology,

Ford's Proposed Speeding Detection Tech Sparks Privacy Concerns
Automotive Industry News
October 18, 2024

Ford's Proposed Speeding Detection Tech Sparks Privacy Concerns

Ford has recently patented a technology that allows its vehicles to detect and report speeding violations

Ottawa Police to Get OPP Helicopter to Help Fight Car Theft
Automotive Industry News
September 11, 2024

Ottawa Police to Get OPP Helicopter to Help Fight Car Theft

Ottawa police will soon have access to a dedicated helicopter for pursuing car thieves

Canada Imposes 100% Tariff on Chinese Electric Vehicles and 25% on Steel and Aluminum
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July 26, 2024

Canada Imposes 100% Tariff on Chinese Electric Vehicles and 25% on Steel and Aluminum

Canada, announced on Monday a hefty 100% tariff on imported Chinese electric vehicles.

Automakers Face Increasing Data Privacy Challenges as Regulators Tighten Scrutiny
Automotive Industry News
July 9, 2024

Automakers Face Increasing Data Privacy Challenges as Regulators Tighten Scrutiny

The recent lawsuit against GM for allegedly selling customer data has put the spotlight on data privacy.

Electric Vehicles and Pedestrian Safety: Alarming Research Reveals Increased Collision Risk
Automotive Industry News
June 21, 2024

Electric Vehicles and Pedestrian Safety: Alarming Research Reveals Increased Collision Risk

New research reveals a concerning trend: pedestrians are twice as likely to be hit by electric vehicle

Toyota Foresees EV Battery Charging Times of 10 Minutes by 2027
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April 2, 2024

Toyota Foresees EV Battery Charging Times of 10 Minutes by 2027

Toyota predicts that by 2027, EV batteries will be capable of charging to near-full in just 10 minutes.

Tesla and Ford Partner in EV Charging Stations
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March 5, 2024

Tesla and Ford Partner in EV Charging Stations

Ford and Tesla have forged a partnership in the electric vehicle arena.

Toronto Police Bust Alleged Auto Fraud Ring: Over 100 Charges Laid
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December 13, 2023

Toronto Police Bust Alleged Auto Fraud Ring: Over 100 Charges Laid

Toronto Police Service (TPS) has announced the arrest of twelve individuals

General Motors Phasing out Apple CarPlay From Their Electric Vehicles
Automotive Industry News
November 22, 2023

General Motors Phasing out Apple CarPlay From Their Electric Vehicles

General Motors and Google are collaborating to phase out Apple CarPlay from their electric vehicles.

Ford Unveils Potential Four-Door and Off-Road Mustang Models
Automotive Industry News
August 14, 2023

Ford Unveils Potential Four-Door and Off-Road Mustang Models

What happens in Vegas may usually stay in Vegas, but Ford might have just spilled the beans.

Volkswagen to Build its First Overseas Battery Manufacturing Plant in Ontario
Automotive Industry News
August 9, 2023

Volkswagen to Build its First Overseas Battery Manufacturing Plant in Ontario

VW has announced that it has selected Ontario as the location for its first overseas battery plant.

Ford Now Using AI to Hook Up Trailers
Automotive Industry News
August 9, 2023

Ford Now Using AI to Hook Up Trailers

Ford trucks are now utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to connect with trailers.

5 Canadian Automotive Trends for 2023: A Digital Transformation
Automotive Industry News
January 15, 2023

5 Canadian Automotive Trends for 2023: A Digital Transformation

In 2023, here are some of the most significant trends shaping the Canadian automotive industry.

GM Dealers Now Selling Trucks Without Heated Seat Options to Overcome Chip Shortage
Automotive Industry News
December 12, 2022

GM Dealers Now Selling Trucks Without Heated Seat Options to Overcome Chip Shortage

For the year 2022, some drivers are going to have to go without heated seats in select GM vehicles.

BMW Recall’s Over 1 Million Vehicles Worldwide Due to Fire Risk
Automotive Industry News
December 10, 2022

BMW Recall’s Over 1 Million Vehicles Worldwide Due to Fire Risk

Last Wednesday, BMW announced a recall on over 1 million vehicles worldwide due to a fire risk.

U.S. Mandates Automatic Emergency Braking in All New Vehicles by 2029
Automotive Industry News
November 9, 2022

U.S. Mandates Automatic Emergency Braking in All New Vehicles by 2029

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration mandated automatic emergency braking (AEB)

Ford Reveals Subscription Pricing for Semi-Autonomous BlueCruise
Automotive Industry News
September 18, 2022

Ford Reveals Subscription Pricing for Semi-Autonomous BlueCruise

News has emerged that Ford Motor Company is planning to incorporate hardware for BlueCruise.

A $17 Billion Chip Plant is Being Built in Texas
Automotive Industry News
September 9, 2022

A $17 Billion Chip Plant is Being Built in Texas

Samsung just officially announced they’re building a $17 billion advanced chip factory

Tesla Recalls Approximately 80,000 Cars in Canada
Automotive Industry News
September 3, 2022

Tesla Recalls Approximately 80,000 Cars in Canada

On February 1, 2022, Tesla issued two recalls affecting approximately 80,000 Canadian recalls.

Nissan Recalls Nearly 800,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk
Automotive Industry News
August 6, 2022

Nissan Recalls Nearly 800,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk

Nissan announced they will be recalling approximately 793,000 vehicles due to a fire risk.

How Honda is Using the Latest VR Technology to Accelerate Their Design Process of EVs
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August 6, 2022

How Honda is Using the Latest VR Technology to Accelerate Their Design Process of EVs

Honda is using advanced virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality technology

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