Author name: Tom Venetis

The B.C. government is raising the maximum EV rebate amounts in a move to get more provincial drivers into electric vehicles. “More and more people in British Columbia want to get an electric vehicle to save money on gas and reduce their carbon footprint,” said Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation. […]

RouteOne announced the integration of the Paays ID Verifier into the RouteOne platform to help automotive dealerships combat fraudulent loan activities. According to industry estimates, between $700 million and $1 billion in auto loan fraud occurs annually in Canada. With this integration, RouteOne and Paays has enabled a secure end-to-end digital transmission of verified customer identity information between consumers, dealers,

Mercedes-Benz Vans Canada announced that the 2023 Sprinter, featuring a new all-wheel drive (AWD) system, new 9G-TRONIC transmission, new 4-cylinder diesel engines and enhanced connectivity will be available in Canada this winter. The 2023 Sprinter will come with a 2.0-litre OM 654 diesel engine familiar from the Mercedes-Benz passenger car portfolio. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is

Steele Auto Group announced it has expanded its presence in the U.S. market with the acquisition of North Star Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in San Antonio, Texas. Kim Day, president and COO of Steele Auto Group said, “We are pleased to welcome North Star Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram to the Group,” said Kim Day, president

General Motors’ OnStar announced a new brand identity that will showcase a modern, simpler design, and safety services being expanded to motorcycle riders. OnStar Guardian for motorcycle riders will provide 24/access to Emergency Advisors and tailored Roadside Assistance. This service is available to all OnStar Guardian Members in the U.S. and Canada. For motorcycle riders, the

Mercedes-Benz Vans Canada announced a new agreement with Enterprise Holdings marking a significant addition to its growing list of fleet partnerships. Mercedes-Benz Vans Canada has begun delivery of more than 300 units in total, including 200+ MY22 Sprinter Cargo Vans and 100+ MY22 Metris Passenger Vans, bolstering Enterprise Holdings’ mobility offerings to accommodate diverse customer

To accelerate the adoption of EVs in the United States, GM and Pilot Company announced a collaboration to bring a national DC fast charging network that will be installed, operated and maintained by EVgo through its eXtend offering. This network of 2,000 charging stalls, co-branded “Pilot Flying J” and “Ultium Charge 360”, will be powered

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced that it has joined the Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (STAR). Reynolds will join STAR’s steering committee and participate in working groups to help identify new standards and modify existing ones. “With the amount of disruption occurring in our industry, now, more than ever, dealers and OEMs need

After serving Kelowna area customers for more than five decades, Kelowna Toyota is celebrating the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art facility. The new location is a 48,000-square foot facility features 27 service bays and a full detailing centre. The showroom will have room for 14 vehicles to showcase a full range of Toyota models, such

Porsche Cars Canada announced the appointment of John Cappella as its new president and chief executive officer, effective September 1, 2022. He succeeds Marc Ouayoun who has been at the helm of the Canadian subsidiary since January 2018. Under Ouayoun’s leadership, Porsche in Canada has grown its sales to reach its highest annual level in