Manufacturing

General Motors announced the introduction of Ultium Home and Ultium Commercial, which in combination with the existing Ultium Charge 360, create a holistic ecosystem of energy management products and services that will be housed under a new business unit called GM Energy. GM Energy’s connected product and service offerings are designed to offer cohesive energy management […]

J.D. Power announced the introduction to Canada of the J.D. Power Dealer of Excellence Program and the first five dealerships to be recognized for their efficient, transparent and customer-friendly sales experience. The program will help vehicle shoppers make more informed decisions, building on the trust consumers and automakers have put in J.D. Power studies for decades.

Hyundai is redefining its communications in Canada by releasing a catalogue of all-new marketing communications, drawing on cultural elements from its dual national identity – South Korea and Canada. Hyundai Auto Canada’s new platform is “We make WAH” with continued emphasis on the Korean expression – “WAH” (와). The phrase “WAH” similar to “Wow” in

Hyundai Auto Canada announced a long-term partnership with French-Canadian singer and businesswoman Marilou as the brand’s exclusive Quebec brand ambassador. Marilou will collaborate with Hyundai Auto Canada to highlight her unique lifestyle in ways that bring “WAH” (와) to both Hyundai customers and retailers in Quebec. Born and raised in Longueuil, Marilou’s loyal and engaged following will be able

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has announced the launch of its $500 million zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) Charging and Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure Initiative (CHRI). The goals of the initiative are to reduce transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions by accelerating the private sector’s rollout of large-scale ZEV chargers and hydrogen refuelling stations, spur the market for private

After a severe tropical storm impacted five provinces in Eastern Canada this past weekend, Toyota has announced it is donating $100,000 to Canadian Red Cross to support relief efforts in affected communities. Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) and Toyota Financial Services (TFS) are making the combined donation to the Canadian Red Cross.

AutoCanada announced that it has acquired Auto Gallery of Winnipeg, an independent used vehicle dealership in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Operating for over 20 years serving Winnipeg and surrounding areas, Auto Gallery is one of Manitoba’s leading used vehicle dealerships. Auto Gallery is a consistent winner of the Top Choice Award for being the #1 Used Dealership in Canada for used car referrals and has

Starting in the fall, Volkswagen and customers in select regions can schedule an in-person Alexa-guided test drive of Volkswagen’s ID.4 SUV. Following a brief walk-around of the vehicle with a Volkswagen Product Specialist, participants will embark on a real-world test drive with Amazon Alexa as their companion. The Alexa guided test drive is enabled through

Lithion Recycling and General Motors announced that GM Ventures, the automaker’s investment arm, has made a strategic investment in Lithion’s Series A financing round, supporting a new GM-Lithion strategic partnership agreement to pursue a circular battery ecosystem using Lithion’s advanced battery recycling technology. This collaboration between GM and Lithion will focus on: Validation of Lithion’s

The new 2023 Honda CR-V is now available for pre-sale through Honda dealerships and will begin arriving in Canada this fall. The 6th generation of Honda’s best-selling SUV amps up the appeal with a first time for sale in Canada, hybrid-powered Touring Hybrid trim that is positioned at the top of the CR-V lineup as