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Automotive Industry News

Articles sur automotive industry news pour les concessionnaires modernes.

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The Future of Car Dealership Technology: 2026 Trends to Watch
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The Future of Car Dealership Technology: 2026 Trends to Watch

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

Andrew Lemoine Andrew Lemoine
Reading time: 7 Minutes
The Rise of Subscription-Based Vehicle Models
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The Rise of Subscription-Based Vehicle Models

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

Alex Vorobiev Alex Vorobiev
Reading time: 5 Minutes
Volkswagen to Build its First Overseas Battery Manufacturing Plant in Ontario
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Volkswagen to Build its First Overseas Battery Manufacturing Plant in Ontario

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

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

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

Alex Vorobiev Alex Vorobiev
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Canadian Auto Retailers Embrace Digital and AI Tools
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Canadian Auto Retailers Embrace Digital and AI Tools

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

Alex Vorobiev Alex Vorobiev
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Government Incentives for Electric Vehicle Adoption in Canada
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Government Incentives for Electric Vehicle Adoption in Canada

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

Alex Vorobiev Alex Vorobiev
Reading Time: 5 Minutes
Toronto Police Bust Alleged Auto Fraud Ring: Over 100 Charges Laid
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Toronto Police Bust Alleged Auto Fraud Ring: Over 100 Charges Laid

Toronto Police Service (TPS) has announced the arrest of twelve individuals and laid over 100 charges in connection with a major fraud s

Alex Vorobiev Alex Vorobiev
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U.S. Mandates Automatic Emergency Braking in All New Vehicles by 2029
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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) in all new passenger cars by Septembe

Alex Vorobiev Alex Vorobiev
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Toyota Foresees EV Battery Charging Times of 10 Minutes by 2027
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Toyota Foresees EV Battery Charging Times of 10 Minutes by 2027

According to their projections, Toyota predicts that by 2027, EV batteries will be capable of charging to near-full capacity in just 10

Alex Vorobiev Alex Vorobiev
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Canadian Automotive Industry Trends to Watch in 2025
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Canadian Automotive Industry Trends to Watch in 2025

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

Alex Vorobiev Alex Vorobiev
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A $17 Billion Chip Plant is Being Built in Texas
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A $17 Billion Chip Plant is Being Built in Texas

Samsung just officially announced they’re building a $17 billion advanced chip factory about 30 miles from Austin, Texas. The decision t

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

Canada, aligning with the U.S. in its trade policies, announced on Monday a hefty 100% tariff on imported Chinese electric vehicles (EVs

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BMW Recall’s Over 1 Million Vehicles Worldwide Due to Fire Risk
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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 stemming from certain vehicle engines. Th

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Automakers Face Increasing Data Privacy Challenges as Regulators Tighten Scrutiny
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Automakers Face Increasing Data Privacy Challenges as Regulators Tighten Scrutiny

The recent lawsuit against General Motors for allegedly selling customer driving data has put the spotlight on the growing legal scrutin

Alex Vorobiev Alex Vorobiev
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5 Canadian Automotive Trends for 2023: A Digital Transformation
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5 Canadian Automotive Trends for 2023: A Digital Transformation

The automotive industry is rapidly evolving, and Canada is no exception. The country's market is one of the largest in the world, with a

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Tesla and Ford Partner in EV Charging Stations
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Tesla and Ford Partner in EV Charging Stations

Surprising turns in the automotive world! Ford and Tesla, known for their competitive jabs in the electric vehicle (EV) arena, have forg

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Tesla Recalls Approximately 80,000 Cars in Canada
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Tesla Recalls Approximately 80,000 Cars in Canada

On February 1, 2022, Tesla issued two recalls on their vehicles affecting approximately 80,000 Canadian vehicles. One recall was due to

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General Motors Phasing out Apple CarPlay From Their Electric Vehicles
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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. This move comes as part of their ef

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Ottawa Police to Get OPP Helicopter to Help Fight Car Theft
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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 and conducting various police operations. The mov

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Nissan Recalls Nearly 800,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk
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Nissan Recalls Nearly 800,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk

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

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How Honda is Using the Latest VR Technology to Accelerate Their Design Process of EVs
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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 to accelerate the development of new Honda vehicles. The Honda

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Ford's Proposed Speeding Detection Tech Sparks Privacy Concerns
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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, potentially revolutionizing p

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Ford Unveils Potential Four-Door and Off-Road Mustang Models
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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 on some thrilling future plans. Rumors are s

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GM Dealers Now Selling Trucks Without Heated Seat Options to Overcome Chip Shortage
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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 if they choose to buy a select few GM vehicles. The massive

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Ford Now Using AI to Hook Up Trailers
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Ford Now Using AI to Hook Up Trailers

Ford trucks are now utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to connect with trailers. This feature, known as Smart Hitch, uses a camera m

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Ford Reveals Subscription Pricing for Semi-Autonomous BlueCruise
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Ford Reveals Subscription Pricing for Semi-Autonomous BlueCruise

News has emerged that Ford Motor Company is planning to incorporate the necessary hardware for BlueCruise, a semi-autonomous driving sys

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

New research from Great Britain reveals a concerning trend: pedestrians are twice as likely to be hit by electric or hybrid-electric car

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