New vehicle sales plummet under coronavirus threat
Global light vehicle sales reverted almost to 2012 lows with only 6.2 million sold in January. The emergence of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wuhan, China drove the dramatic...
Canada to extend EV rebates to off-road EVs for fleets
The Canadian government plans to propose a new incentive for businesses wanting to buy zero-emission vehicles and automotive equipment. The intention is to extend the existing zero...
GM Appointment
General Motors Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of William Furtado as a Fleet Account Manager (Ontario East) effective Monday January 20, 2020. In this position, William...FCA announces leadership changes
After 22 years with the company, Reid Bigland, Head of Ram Brand, U.S. Sales and FCA Canada, has announced his intention to leave the FCA effective April 3, 2020, to pursue other...
Toyota Recall
Toyota is recalling 3.2 million vehicles worldwide with more than half of which are in the U.S., to fix faulty fuel pumps. The recall involves certain Lexus- and Toyota-brand cars and...
All-electric Transit for US and Canada in 2021
Ford Motor Company will be debuting an all-electric Ford Transit cargo van for the US and Canadian markets, slated to be released in 2021. Ford COO Jim Farley commented, "commercial...
Ford upgrades commercial fleet offerings
Ford is adding more customer-driven options to its F-650 and F-750 Medium Duty trucks and E-Series cutaway and stripped chassis. “We are just as passionate about the success of our...
2021 ProMaster Debut
Ram Commercial revealed the 2021 Ram ProMaster at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana today. The 2021 Ram ProMaster is a hard-working full-size van designed for businesses,...
Isuzu announces two new gas engines at NTEA Work Truck Show
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., revealed two new gasoline engines for its N-Series trucks today. The company announced the powerful, efficient and eco-friendly powerplants at...
CPPIB invests in Waymo
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) was part of a US $2.25 billion investment round for Alphabet Inc.’s self driving car subsidiary Waymo. CPPIB was co-lead investor...
Winter meets its match: 2021 Ram 1500 Snow Plow Prep package
Ram Truck has introduced a new Snow Plow Prep package for Canadian’s on the 2021 Ram 1500. “As part of Ram’s commitment to continuous improvement within the segment, we now offer a...
Finalists Announced for NAFA’s Fleet Excellence Awards
NAFA has announced the finalists for NAFA’s 2020 Fleet Excellence Awards (FLEXYs), the top honors in the fleet and mobility industry. Winners will be announced in March, and will be...
2021 Mirai makes Canadian Debut
The next generation 2021 Toyota Mirai made its Canadian debut at the Quebec City International Auto Show. “Toyota and the province of Québec keep transforming the automotive industry...
Hyundai Canada first to offer vehicle rentals to customers
Hyundai Canada is introducing Hyundai for Hire, an industry-first pilot project that will offer short-term vehicle rentals to customers directly through select dealerships. Consumers...
Pfaff Celebrates its 2020 Porsche Taycan Launch in Style
Pfaff Automotive Partners recently invited partners and customers to celebrate Pfaff Porsche's launch of the Taycan – Porsche’s first production all-electric vehicle, and the...
FCA to end third shift at Windsor Plant
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is cutting the third shift at its Windsor Assembly Plant beginning June 29th, affecting about 1,500 employees. The change keeps the shift operational for an...
New electric step van for last-mile deliveries
Workhorse Group Inc. has unveiled its new C650 all-electric step van. The company's new C650 and C1000 step vans are 650 cubic foot and 1000 cubic foot vehicles respectively, and...ICBC pilots telematics program for newly licensed drivers
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) has launched a one-year project, Techpilot, for newly licensed drivers. The goal of the initiative, which launched in January, is to...
BC proposes standardized driver training, other changes to MVA
The British Columbia government has introduced proposed amendments to update the province's Motor Vehicle Act. One of the major proposals will allow the government to require...
40% of Canadians say distracted driving is number one cause of car-related deaths
A recent survey indicates that 40% of Canadians believe distracted driving is the number one threat of car-related deaths, surpassing impaired driving (33%) as the leading...Page 37 of 47
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