Author name: Tom Venetis

Reynolds and Reynolds will showcase key offerings for dealers to take control of their cash flow at NADA 2023. Coming off light new car volumes and a murky outlook, cash in the bank will be extremely important this year. With more control over cash flow, dealers will be able to respond quicker to opportunities in […]

BlackBerry announced that BlackBerry IVY, a cloud-connected automotive AI platform co-developed by BlackBerry and Amazon Web Services (AWS), is now pre-integrated on three commercially-available digital cockpit platforms from leading Tier 1 automotive suppliers Bosch and PATEO, designed to enable automakers to rapidly deploy third party applications that enhance the in-vehicle experience for drivers and passengers

Mercedes-Benz announced plans to launch a global high-power charging network across North America, Europe, China and other key markets. At CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Mercedes-Benz announced that the rollout of its high-power charging network will start this year in North America. The collaboration partners here include MN8 Energy, one of the largest solar energy

Sony Honda Mobility unveiled its new brand AFEELA and showcased a prototype of the company’s first EV vehicle to be made by their new car brand that attendees at CES 2023 in Las Vegas can get a closer look at. Yasuhide Mizuno, Sony Honda Mobility’s CEO told assembled press the new company will base commercial

Volvo Cars has taken full ownership of its autonomous driving (AD) software development subsidiary, Zenseact. Immediately prior to the transaction, Volvo Cars owned 86.5 per cent in the firm and has now acquired the remaining stake from ECARX, a global mobility tech company. The acquisition of the additional shares in Zenseact is a strategic step

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced the start of construction of a security operations centre (SOC) for Proton Dealership IT. The SOC will be built on-site at Reynolds’ headquarters in Dayton, Ohio. Reynolds acquired Proton in summer 2022. The SOC will be a key component to Proton’s ongoing security monitoring and response activities for cyber

Subaru Canada has appointed Tomohiro Kubota as chairman, president and CEO of its Canadian operations. Kubota replaces the previous chairman, president and CEO, Yasushi Enami, after his five-year term. Kubota has been with Subaru Corporation since 1994, holding positions in retail sales at the dealership level, managerial roles in sales and marketing of various overseas markets,

Magna International announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Veoneer Active Safety business from SSW Partners for $1.525 billion in cash, subject to working capital and other customary purchase price adjustments. The combined business is projected to generate approximately $3 billion in sales in 2024, positioning Magna’s ADAS business as a global

Mazda Canada announced it is providing up to $600,000 to their retailers to support “Local Community Legends” who are going above and beyond to give back to their communities. Mazda and their retailers identified 183 outstanding citizens across Canada who are giving back to their communities – whether through volunteerism, mentorship or community organizing – and provided

The 2023 Honda Accord will feature Honda’s first integration of Google built-in for seamless on-the-go connectivity. Standard on the top-line Accord Touring, apps like Google Assistant, Google Maps, and more on Google Play, are available with Google built-in, for a connected, personalized and more streamlined driving experience. “For Honda customers, vehicle connectivity is becoming essential,