Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Todd Bourgon, Executive Director at the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO), about a proposed 48-hour “cooling off” period after a vehicle purchase. The Ontario government is consulting with the industry about proposed changes to the province’s Motor Vehicle Dealers Act. The MVRO is urging its member dealers to contact their MPPs and let them know why this is not a good idea for the auto retail industry, before the May 21 deadline.
Luxury sports cars enjoy largest percentage gain for year-end segment sales
With the overall market up 175,000 units in 2023 (based on data from reporting OEMs), most vehicle segments are enjoying an increase in sales compared to 2022 — but one in particular led the competition in year-end segment sales last …
J.D. Power EV Index aims to track the EV-olution in the United States
The new Power EV Index has been created by the global data analytics company to track the United States’ journey toward electrification, and highlight challenges and strategies that can help make the transition to electric vehicles smoother for retailers, manufacturers …
Policaro Group opens BMW dealership in Etobicoke
The Policaro Group recently announced the opening of its new BMW dealership in Etobicoke, Ont., the group’s second BMW store in the Greater Toronto Area. BMW Etobicoke is 65,000 square-feet and offers a 10-car showroom, nine-bay customer service drive-through department, …
HGreg donates $55K to Opération Enfant Soleil for its 37th telethon
HGreg has donated $55,000 to Opération Enfant Soleil as part of the organization’s 37th telethon, which took place on June 2. HGreg has been a certified Opération Enfant Soleil Entreprise for a decade. The company runs several fundraising campaigns, one …
Used vehicle market sees steeper decline in prices
This week dealers will see that the Canadian used wholesale market experienced a decline in prices of -0.52% for the period ending on Nov. 4, which is notably more than the prior week’s -0.27% decrease. That is according to Canadian …
FLO’s latest installations to create highway charging corridor in B.C.
FLO has announced that it will supply 41 of its 100kW SmartDC fast chargers to Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), with the instalment resulting in the creation of a highway charging corridor in British Columbia. The fast chargers will be installed …