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- 278 - April 19, 2024 | J.D. Power’s Robert Karwel on Q1 sales, incentives, inventory and more
J.D. Power’s Robert Karwel talks about what first-quarter sales, incentives, and inventory say about the state of auto retailing. He also talks about what’s in store for the rest of 2024.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 23min - 277 - April 12, 2024 | AutoForecast Solution’s Sam Fiorani on Ford Oakville, N.A. EV output
AutoForecast Solution Vice-president of Global Auto Forecasting Sam Fiorani talks about Ford’s decision to delay EV production at Oakville Assembly, assesses the likelihood of more Honda output in Alliston, Ont., and weighs in on whether ZEV mandates are doing their job. AutoForecast Solution’s Sam Fiorani on Ontario EV output
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 14min - 276 - April 5, 2024 | Nissan’s Steve Milette on Kicks, EV incentives, Infiniti and more
Nissan Canada President Steve Milette spoke with Automotive News Canada Publisher Tim Dimopoulos at the New York Auto Show, where they discussed the redesigned Kicks, government EV rebates, the Infiniti luxury line, and the automaker’s dealer footprint in Canada.
Fri, 05 Apr 2024 - 13min - 275 - March 29, 2024 | Polestar Canada’s Hugues Bissonnette on EVs, rebates, franchise models
Country Manager for Polestar Canada Hugues Bissonnette tells us why the brand chose Montreal for its headquarters, breaks down the multitude of EV markets in Canada, explains why it picked the franchised model over online sales and outlines what’s next for the brand.
Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 13min - 274 - March. 22, 2024 | AutoTrader’s Baris Akyurek on inventory, pricing and used cars
AutoTrader Vice-president of Insights and Intelligence Baris Akyurek leans on his wealth of data to break down rising inventory levels, current average listing prices, and what to expect from the used market moving forward.
Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 18min - 273 - March. 15, 2024 | David Adams on Quebec’s ‘weasel-worded’ budget and ‘geopolitical war’
David Adams, the CEO of the Global Automakers of Canada, which represents the interests of all overseas automakers in Canada, explains why he thinks Quebec’s decision to end electric-vehicle incentives is a bad idea, checks in on Alberta’s new EV registration fee, and talks about the “geopolitical war” Canada and the United States finds itself in with China and its EV industry.
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 21min - 272 - March. 8, 2024 | CIAS got bigger and broke a record, GM Jason Campbell on how and why
The Canadian International AutoShow recently reported record attendance for its 2024 edition. CIAS General Manager Jason Campbell explains how that happened, what it means for the industry, and what’s in store for 2025. Jason Campbell on the record-breaking CIAS
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 - 20min - 271 - March. 1, 2024 | Borealis AI’s Brian Keng on artificial intelligence in auto retailing
Borealis AI Research Director Brian Keng explains how the rapid advancements of artificial intelligence can be harnessed to create deeper and more meaningful customer experiences in auto retailing, and how the technology might revolutionize mobility and transform autonomous transportation.
Sat, 02 Mar 2024 - 33min - 270 - Feb. 23, 2024 | Porsche’s John Cappella on automotive’s complexities, luxury, EVs, more
Porsche Cars Canada CEO John Cappella sat down for a fireside chat at the Automotive News Canada Congress in Toronto to talk about the luxury market, EVs, ZEV mandates, and the new Porsche Experience Centre in Toronto. This is that discussion in its entirety.
Sat, 24 Feb 2024 - 39min - 269 - Feb. 16, 2024 | Brian Kingston, Tim Reuss on solving auto theft
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association CEO Brian Kingston and Canadian Automobile Dealers Association CEO Tim Reuss recap the federal government’s auto theft summit, explain what — and where — the problems are, and offer some solutions.
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 29min - 268 - Feb. 9, 2024 | Jason Campbell sets the table for the Canadian International AutoShow
Canadian International AutoShow General Manager Jason Campbell explains how the 2024 show jumped to 44 brands from the 28 it had on display last year. He also talks about aiming to double the number of electric-vehicle test drives and moving part of that EV track outdoors. And, he says automakers still see great value in a show such as CIAS.
Fri, 09 Feb 2024 - 23min - 267 - Feb. 2, 2024 | Hyundai’s Don Romano on EV success, ZEV mandates, subscriptions and more SUMMARY:
Hyundai Canada CEO Don Romano explains how the brand has been successful at selling EVs, why it supports a ZEV sales mandate and says affordability is still an issue. He also talks subscription services, logistic bottlenecks and the end of fossil fuel.
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 - 28min - 266 - Deloitte’s Ryan Robinson talks affordability, EVs and the subscription model’s return
Deloitte Automotive Research Leader Ryan Robinson discusses the Global Automotive Consumer Study, its key findings, affordability, EVs, and more.
Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 21min - 265 - Jan. 19, 2024 | VinFast’s Madame Thuy on the VF3, Wild pickup, North American presence
VinFast Chairwoman Madame Thuy talks about the VF3, Wild concept pickup, North America’s appetite for electric vehicles and the process of building out a dealership network in Canada and the United States.
Fri, 19 Jan 2024 - 11min - 264 - Jan. 12, 2024 | BlackBerry QNX’s Grant Courville on software-defined vehicles
BlackBerry QNX Vice-President of Products and Strategy Grant Courville tells us why he believes “the time has come for the software-defined vehicle.” He also explains BlackBerry’s role in automotive, talks about the tech giant’s latest partnership with Stellantis and Amazon, and identifies one challenge the company — and Canada as a whole — faces.
Fri, 12 Jan 2024 - 17min - 263 - Jan. 5, 2024 | CADA’s Tim Reuss on 2024 sales, the ZEV mandate and right to repair
Canadian Automobile Dealers Association CEO Tim Reuss talks about 2023 as the start of a return to normal sales. He also discusses what lies ahead for dealers in 2024, talks ZEV sales mandates and clarifies what right to repair means in Canada.
Fri, 05 Jan 2024 - 27min - 262 - ANC Podcast Replay: Lana Payne on new contracts, organizing, and the UAW
In this replay of the Nov. 24, 2023, Automotive News Canada Podcast, Lana Payne, president of Unifor, takes us inside the contract talks with the Detroit Three automakers, how the deals affect the industry — from wages to the competition to pricing — and where the union goes from here.
Fri, 29 Dec 2023 - 22min - 261 - Dec. 22, 2023 | David Adams, Brian Kingston break down the federal ZEV mandate
David Adams, head of the Global Automakers of Canada, and Brian Kingston, who leads the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, discuss all the issues their members have with the new federal Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, which forces automakers to sell a defined percentage of zero-emissions vehicles each year. They talk about incentives, infrastructure, and how achievable the goal of 100 percent ZEV sales by 2035 is.
Fri, 22 Dec 2023 - 22min - 260 - Dec. 15, 2023 | Designer Ralph Gilles on the Chrysler 300, Dodge muscle cars and more
Ralph Gilles, chief designer at Stellantis, looks back on the Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Charger as the trio of cars, built in Brampton, Ont., come to an end. He also talks a bit about what replaces them and what’s next for Brampton.
Fri, 15 Dec 2023 - 17min - 259 - Dec. 8, 2023 | Vic Fedeli on the year in auto, what’s ahead and EV rebates
Ontario Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli says auto investment in the province might have exceeded expectations in 2023 and says more is still to come.
Fri, 08 Dec 2023 - 24min - 258 - Dec. 1, 2023 | Toyota’s Stephen Beatty on hybrids, BEVs, sales and more
Toyota Canada Inc. Vice-president Stephen Beatty talks about the automaker’s electrification strategy and why it’s so focused on hybrids. He discusses the Crown Insignia and explains why the Camry is available only in a hybrid in Canada.
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 - 17min - 257 - Nov. 24, 2023 | Lana Payne on new contracts, organizing, and the UAW
Lana Payne, president of Unifor, takes us inside the contract talks with the Detroit Three automakers, how the deals affect the industry — from wages to the competition to pricing — and where the union goes from here.
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 - 23min - 256 - Nov. 17, 2023 | Erin Kerrigan on trusting OEMs, dealer valuations, buying U.S. stores
Erin Kerrigan, founder and CEO of Kerrigan Advisors, talks about which automakers dealers trust the most — and least. She also says it’s still “raining Canadians” in southern U.S. states where Canadian dealers are buying stores. And, she explains how electric vehicles are affecting dealership valuations.
Fri, 17 Nov 2023 - 21min - 255 - Nov. 10, 2023 | Flavio Volpe warns against “a flood of Chinese” cars from Mexico
Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, tells us why he’s ringing alarm bells so loudly of China’s growing auto presence in Mexico. He explains Chinese automakers have advantages North American companies don’t and why that could hurt Canadian suppliers in the long run.
Fri, 10 Nov 2023 - 19min - 254 - ANC Podcast Replay | Porsche Canada’s John Cappella on sports cars, the luxury tax and EVs
On this replay of the June 2, 2023 Automotive News Canada Podcast, Porsche Canada CEO John Cappella gives a lay of the Canadian luxury market, explains how electrification affects sports cars, and tells us what effect the luxury tax is having.
Fri, 03 Nov 2023 - 19min - 253 - Oct. 27, 2023 | A fireside chat with Ford Canada CEO Bev Goodman
Ford Motor Co. of Canada CEO Bev Goodman talks electric vehicles, sales and more during a fireside chat at the 2023 Automotive News Canada Retail Forum.
Fri, 27 Oct 2023 - 22min - 252 - ANC Podcast Replay | VW Canada CEO Pierre Boutin on battery plant, ID Buzz and more
In this Automotive News Canada Podcast replay from Aug. 25, 2023, Volkswagen Canada CEO Pierre Boutin talks about VW Canada’s role in the St. Thomas, Ont., electric-vehicle battery plant, new product, including the ID Buzz, the need for a harmonized North American charging standard, and more.
Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 24min - 251 - Oct. 13, 2023 | Larry Savage on the ‘fascinating, unprecedented’ auto talk ‘drama’
Brock University Labour Professor Larry Savage on the “celebrity status” of UAW President Shawn Fain in the U.S. and the “Lana Payne/Dave Cassidy drama” at Unifor in Canada. He also talks about the power unions currently hold and whether Unifor members at Stellantis might break from pattern bargaining.
Fri, 13 Oct 2023 - 14min - 250 - Oct. 6, 2023 | Sam Fiorani: Auto is ‘under attack,' despite sales, production rebounds
Sam Fiorani, vice president of global vehicle forecast at U.S.-based AutoForecast Solutions, says the North American auto industry is “under attack” from all sides. Labour strife, rising interest rates, and still spotty inventory are hitting the industry simultaneously. Still, he says inventory and output continue to rise.
Fri, 06 Oct 2023 - 21min - 249 - Sept. 29, 2023 | Unifor’s John D’Agnolo on Ford deal and the effect of UAW’s Shawn Fain
John D’Agnolo, the head of Unifor’s Ford master bargaining committee, talks about what it was like bargaining with the automaker, breaks down what’s in the new contract, and explains why he believes it’s a winner. He also explains why comparing Unifor demands to those of the UAW isn’t realistic, and he talks about the impact UAW President Shawn Fain is having on negotiations between Unifor and the Detroit Three.
Fri, 29 Sep 2023 - 14min - 248 - Sept. 22, 2023 | David Kennedy on everything about the Unifor-Ford deal
Automotive News Canada Toronto Bureau Chief David Kennedy breaks down everything we know about the tentative deal before Unifor and Ford Motor Co. of Canada. And he tells us what comes next.
Fri, 22 Sep 2023 - 17min - 247 - Sept. 15, 2023 | Brendan Sweeney, Flavio Volpe tear apart PBO report on EV investment
Brendan Sweeney, managing director of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing, Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, deconstructs the recent Parliamentary Budget Officer report that says it will take the federal government 20 years to break even on its investments in two electric-vehicle battery plants in Ontario.
Fri, 15 Sep 2023 - 22min - 246 - Sept. 7, 2023 | CDK’s Bruce Johnson on inventory, service, tech and a new BMW deal
Bruce Johnson, the senior director for dealer management systems at CDK Global, talks about the challenges dealers face right now, technology in the service department, the effect interests are having, and the firm's new deal with BMW Canada.
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 - 21min - 245 - ANC Podcast Replay: David Kennedy sets the table for Unifor’s Detroit 3 contract talks
In this replay of the Aug. 4, 2023, Automotive News Canada Podcast, our Automotive News Canada Toronto Bureau Chief David Kennedy tells us what Unifor and the Detroit Three want from this year’s contract talks. He also explains what it means to have Unifor and the UAW in the United States bargaining at the same time and how the electric vehicle revolution could affect bargaining.
Fri, 01 Sep 2023 - 18min - 244 - Aug. 25, 2023 | VW Canada CEO Pierre Boutin on battery plant, ID Buzz and more
Volkswagen Canada CEO Pierre Boutin talks about VW Canada’s role in the St. Thomas, Ont., electric-vehicle battery plant, new products, including the ID Buzz, the need for a harmonized North American charging standard, and more.
Fri, 25 Aug 2023 - 22min - 243 - Aug. 18, 2023 | Todd Bourgon on the service technician ‘crisis’ gripping dealers
Todd Bourgon, the executive director of the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario, talks about the overwhelming shortage of service technicians in that province, dealers’ reliance on temporary foreign workers, and what needs to be done to really solve the problem.
Fri, 18 Aug 2023 - 21min - 242 - Aug. 11, 2023 | JD Power’s Robert Karwel on prices, inventory and why ‘cars are hot'
JD Power Canada Senior Manager of Automotive Practice Robert Karwel breaks down the most current sales data, from average transaction price to average monthly payments to dealer margins. He also tells us why trucks aren’t selling as fast as they once were and why “cars are hot” right now.
Fri, 11 Aug 2023 - 19min - 241 - Aug. 4, 2023 | David Kennedy sets the table for Unifor’s Detroit 3 contract talks
Automotive News Canada Toronto Bureau Chief David Kennedy tells us what Unifor and the Detroit Three want from this year’s contract talks. He also explains what it means to have Unifor and the UAW in the United States bargaining at the same time, and how the electric-vehicle revolution could affect bargaining.
Fri, 04 Aug 2023 - 16min - 240 - July 28, 2023 | AutoTrader’s Baris Akyurek on pricing, inventory and monthly payments
AutoTrader Vice-president of Insights and Intelligence Baris Akyurek leans on his wealth of data to break down current average listing prices, the inventory crunch, and how much Canadians are paying on a monthly basis for vehicles.
Fri, 28 Jul 2023 - 11min - 239 - July 21, 2023 | Nissan’s Steve Milette on connecting to customers through racing
Nissan Canada President Steve Milette talks about how the Nissan Grand Prix is used to build a customer base and the next generation of racers.
Fri, 21 Jul 2023 - 11min - 238 - July 14, 2023 | taq’s John Currado talks online sales, the digital revolution and VinFast
John Currado, CEO of taq Automotive Intelligence, talks about the challenges of getting people to transact entirely online, discusses the differences in startup and legacy retail models, and talks about a new partnership with VinFast.
Fri, 14 Jul 2023 - 18min - 237 - ANC Podcast: July 7, 2023 | Parkland’s Scott Sharabura on EV infrastructure, charge times and more
Scott Sharabura, vice president of electric vehicle charging at parkland corporation, which owns On the Run and Ultramar gas and convenience stores across Canada, talks about the company’s EV charging strategy, charge times, and where more chargers are needed.
Fri, 07 Jul 2023 - 11min - 236 - ANC Podcast: Replay of HeyAuto’s Brett Jones on who owns data in a car, how to wipe it and more
In this replay of the May 12, 2023 Automotive News Canada Podcast, HeyAuto President Brett Jones explains what type of data — from text messages to body weight — is stored in a vehicle. He explains how it can be used for good and evil and the information needs to be wiped from a used vehicle before resale.
Fri, 30 Jun 2023 - 21min - 235 - June 23, 2023 | How B.C. is increasing EV uptake and meeting power demand
Kees Jansen, director of EV service delivery at BC Hydro, explains how the utility is encouraging the purchase of electric vehicles through charging incentives. He also explains how the province and utility are meeting demand and making it easier to charge in condos and while traveling.
Fri, 23 Jun 2023 - 12min - 234 - June 16, 2023 | David Kennedy examines mining in the auto industry
Automotive News Canada Toronto Bureau Chief David Kennedy spent two days at BEV In-Depth 2023, a mining conference in Sudbury, Ont., where several in the auto industry descended to talk critical minerals, mining, and policy. He tells us what he learned.
Fri, 16 Jun 2023 - 18min - 233 - June 9, 2023 | VinFast Canada’s Daniel Morello on the VF 8, retailing and future models
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Fri, 09 Jun 2023 - 12min - 232 - June 2, 2023 | Porsche Canada’s John Cappella on sports cars, the luxury tax and EVs
Porsche Canada CEO John Capella breaks down the Canadian luxury market, explains how electrification affects sports cars, and tells us what effect the luxury tax is having.
Fri, 02 Jun 2023 - 19min - 231 - May 26, 2023 | Linamar’s Linda Hasenfratz on new Ontario plant, diversification, EVs
Linamar CEO Linda Hasenfratz explains giga-casting, what it means to the supplier, and why it’s building a new factory in Ontario to facilitate the process. She’ll also talk electric vehicles and about the company’s diversification plan.
Fri, 26 May 2023 - 16min - 230 - May 19, 2023 | Magna’s Todd Deaville on the factory of the future, automation and AI
Magna’s Vice-president of Factory of the Future Todd Deaville tells us what tomorrow’s auto plants will look like, explains why artificial intelligence is good for the industry, and why people aren’t going anywhere and will always be needed on shop floors.
Fri, 19 May 2023 - 18min - 229 - May 12, 2023 | HeyAuto’s Brett Jones on who owns data in a car, how to wipe it and more
HeyAuto President Brett Jones explains what type of data — from text messages to body weight — is stored in a vehicle. He explains how it can be used for good and evil and why the information needs to be wiped from a used vehicle before resale.
Fri, 12 May 2023 - 21min - 228 - May 5, 2023 | Todd Bourgon talks EV rebates, direct sales and auto shows
Todd Bourgon, executive director of the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario, formerly the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association, talks about Ontario’s reluctance to offer EV rebates, explains how the view of direct sales has changed over the years, and says auto shows remain a very important piece of auto retailing.
Fri, 05 May 2023 - 24min - 227 - April 28, 2023 | Toyota’s Stephen Beatty on ZEV mandates, the IRA and EV alternatives
Vice-president and Corporate Secretary of Toyota Canada Stephen Beatty explains how Canada’s ZEV sales mandate and the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act are going to affect sales and auto manufacturing in Canada. He also details why Toyota isn’t all-in on electric vehicles, and might never be.
Fri, 28 Apr 2023 - 26min - 226 - April 21, 2023 | GM’s Sandor Piszar on Q1 sales, demand, EVs and dealer upgrades
GM Canada Vice-President of Sales, Service, and Marketing Sandor Piszar talks Q1 sales, demand, and affordable “gateway” EVs. He also explains what’s expected of Canadian GM dealers as they prepare to sell an all-electric lineup.
Fri, 21 Apr 2023 - 15min - 225 - April 14, 2023 | Nissan's Steve Milette on going electric, Ariya EV and dealer upgrades
Nissan Canada President Steve Milette breaks down the automaker’s Ambition 2030 plan, talks about why the Ariya EV is such an important EV, and tells us what’s expected of dealers as they prep to sell more electric vehicles.
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 - 12min - 224 - ANC Podcast Replay: Ontario Premier Doug Ford on ZEV mandates, EV rebates and investment
In this replay of the Feb. 24, 2023 Automotive News Canada Podcast, we caught up with Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. He shared his thoughts on the federal ZEV mandate, saying as soon as a government “starts mandating, it never works out.” He also said dealing with the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act is the responsibility of the federal government. And, he explained why he refuses to offer Ontarians an EV rebate.
Fri, 07 Apr 2023 - 15min - 223 - March 31, 2023 | CVMA’s Brian Kingston breaks down the federal budget
Brian Kingston, the CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, says the 2023 federal budget does a good job at responding to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, which he calls “green industrial policy on steroids.” Kingston says the budget keeps Canada in the game when it comes to landing new auto investment, saying “it was key Canada rolled out a plan to respond.”
Fri, 31 Mar 2023 - 18min - 222 - March 24, 2023 | Brendan Sweeney on what VW’s battery plant means to, says about Canada
Brendan Sweeney, managing director of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing, says Volkswagen’s decision to build an EV battery plant in Canada might go down as the biggest automotive win in the country’s history. He explains how many direct and indirect jobs the plant will support, tells us what the plant says about Canada and says the government is justified in financially supporting such a venture with taxpayer money.
Fri, 24 Mar 2023 - 20min - 221 - March 17, 2023 | Cadillac Canada’s Mike Speranzini on sales, Lyriq, energized dealers
Managing Director for Cadillac in Canada Mike Speranzini tells us the secret to surging sales, explains why the interaction between driver and vehicle is one of the more important details in luxury automobiles and says upgrading dealerships to prep for electric vehicles is “not a task for the faint.”
Fri, 17 Mar 2023 - 14min - 220 - March 10, 2023 | Nissan Americas Jérémie Papin on Canada's critical role supplying EVs
The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act’s new tax incentives are compelling automakers to rethink their supply chains and manufacturing priorities. That’s true for Nissan, which is looking to build stronger supply chains in North America. Nissan Americas chairperson Jérémie Papin explains what that means for Canada.
Fri, 10 Mar 2023 - 10min - 219 - March 3, 2023 | Jason Campbell on how the Canadian International AutoShow rebounded
Canadian International AutoShow General Manager Jason Campbell explains how the event succeeded after a two-year hiatus and stunned with the third-largest crowd on record. He also discusses how to keep the momentum and how to convince automakers that skipped the 2023 show to return next year.
Fri, 03 Mar 2023 - 20min - 218 - Feb. 24, 2023 | Ontario Premier Doug Ford on ZEV mandates, EV rebates and investment
We caught up with Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. He shared his thoughts on the federal ZEV mandate, saying as soon as a government “starts mandating, it never works out.” He also said dealing with the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act is the responsibility of the federal government. And, he explains why he refuses to offer Ontarians an EV rebate.
Fri, 24 Feb 2023 - 14min - 217 - Feb. 17, 2023 | J.D. Power’s Robert Karwel on new-vehicle prices, incentives, more
J.D. Power’s Robert Karwel tells us where the average transaction price of new vehicles is headed in 2023, when more robust incentives might return, and how interest rates might affect the industry this year.
Fri, 17 Feb 2023 - 16min - 216 - Feb. 10, 2023 | Jason Campbell tees up Toronto auto show
Canadian International AutoShow General Manager Jason Campbell tees up the exhibit’s first live event since 2020. He explains the challenges the show overcame, talks about which automakers will be on hand, and what to expect.
Fri, 10 Feb 2023 - 16min - 215 - Feb. 3, 2023 | Plug’N Drive’s Cara Clairman on ZEV inventory, price wars and more
Plug’N Drive CEO Cara Clairman updates us on Canada’s zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) inventory, talks about the price cuts Tesla and Ford made to the electric vehicles, and offers her thoughts on the federal ZEV sales mandate.
Fri, 03 Feb 2023 - 17min - 214 - Jan. 27, 2023 | Hyundai Canada’s Don Romano on brand success and targeting Tesla
Hyundai Canada CEO Don Romano explains how the brand rose to become the No. 2 import in Canada. He also says Hyundai will not only compete with but beat Tesla in the EV game. And, he talks about how the brand will handle interest rate hikes and the risk of a recession.
Fri, 27 Jan 2023 - 21min - 213 - Jan. 20, 2023 | Toyota Canada’s Cyril Dimitris on Corolla’s big win, the Crown and EVs
Toyota Canada’s Vice-president of Sales and Marketing Cyril Dimitris talks about what it means to have the Corolla be Canada’s top-selling car, why the automaker believes in sedans, the new flagship Crown and EV readiness.
Fri, 20 Jan 2023 - 17min - 212 - Jan. 13, 2023 | Volpe, Fedeli, Dhillon break down everything Project Arrow
The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association President Flavio Volpe, the association’s Chief Technical Officer Colin Dhillon and Ontario Minister of Economic Development Vic Fedeli talk about what Project Arrow means to the Canadian auto industry and the province, break down the technical specs of the vehicle, lay out what’s next for the project and tell us when and where Canadians will finally get to see it in person.
Fri, 13 Jan 2023 - 17min - 211 - Jan. 6, 2023 | Vic Fedeli says 2023 Ontario automotive investment could top 2022
Ontario Minister of Economic Development Vic Fedeli reflects on the province’s automotive successes of 2022, explains why the government now believes in financially assisting automakers and says 2023 is shaping up to — maybe — be better than 2023 when it comes to auto investment.
Fri, 06 Jan 2023 - 22min - 210 - Dec. 30, 2022 | Replay: Kimoby’s Dan Robinson on why text is the new followup phone call
On this replay of the Aug. 5, 2022 episode of the Automotive News Canada Podcast, Kimoby’s Dan Robinson talks about how the software program he helped develop and market allows dealers to use text messaging to communicate with customers, helps stores run more efficiently and saves dealerships money. He also explains why good old-fashioned email and phone calls are already antiquated technology at dealerships and what makes instant messaging the go-to solution in customer service and retention.
Fri, 30 Dec 2022 - 21min - 209 - Dec. 23, 2022 | Replay: Hanif Datoo of Telus on autonomous, connected vehicles
On this replay of the Nov. 4, 2022 episode of the Automotive News Canada Podcast, Hanif Datoo, Telus vice-president of technical sales and the telecom’s connected cars specialist, explains why mass adoption of autonomous vehicles is likely two or more decades away. He describes the hurdles driverless cars face and details the AV research Telus is conducting in Canada.
Fri, 23 Dec 2022 - 19min - 208 - Dec. 16, 2022 | E3 Lithium's Chris Doornbos on Alberta's lithium and role in automotive
E3 Lithium CEO Chris Doornbos talks about the company’s $87-million lithium project and what it means to the industry. He also discusses how the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act affects the mining industry, and addresses Alberta’s growing role in automotive
Fri, 16 Dec 2022 - 21min - 207 - Dec. 9, 2022 | Flo Charging CEO Louis Tremblay on GM’s purchase of 40,000 stations
Flo Charging CEO Louis Tremblay discusses GM’s deal to buy its Canadian and U.S. dealers 40,000 charging stations, what it means for EV uptake in underserved markets and whether an order this big might lead to the expansion of his company.
Fri, 09 Dec 2022 - 14min - 206 - Dec. 2, 2022 | Stellantis designer Ralph Gilles on awards, EVs, and his favourite cars
Chief Design Officer for Stellantis North America Ralph Gilles talks about winning the Eyes on Design Award, the differences between designing production and concept vehicles, and how electric vehicles might change the way he works. He also lists his top three favourite designs.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 - 14min - 205 - ANC Podcast Replay | GM Canada President West on EVs, batteries, production, agency model
In this replay of the Sept. 30 Automotive News Canada Podcast, GM Canada CEO Marissa West talks about the automaker’s battery supply chain, pickup production, electric vehicles, dealer network, and gender equity.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 - 17min - 204 - Nov. 18, 2022 | Google’s Al-Karim Awadia: Brand loyalty is waning, EV shift quickening
Al-Karim Awadia, head of automotive industry at google Canada, says the online giant’s 2022 Google Gearshift Canada Study shows waning brand loyalty, a faster shift to electric vehicles, a growing interest in online retailing, and more.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 - 14min - 203 - Nov. 11, 2022 | Brian Kingston on taking advantage of the US Inflation Reduction Act
Brian Kingston, CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association outlines what Canada needs to do next to take full advantage of the “generational opportunity” the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act offers the industry. He also talks charging infrastructure, EV incentives, and more.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 - 20min - 202 - Nov. 4, 2022 | Hanif Datoo of Telus talks autonomous and connected vehicles
Hanif Datoo, Telus vice-president of technical sales and the telecom’s connected cars specialist, tells why mass adoption of autonomous vehicles is likely two or more decades away. He describes the hurdles the auto industry faces and details the AV research Telus is conducting in a number of provinces. And, who’s liable when a connected car fails?
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 - 20min - 201 - Oct. 28, 2022 | Jeep’s Jim Morrison on electrification, batteries and Ford competition
Head of Jeep Brand North America Jim Morrison talks new product, battery production, loyalty and competition from Ford.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 - 15min - 200 - Oct. 21, 2022 | Xaba’s Max Moruzzi on just how big 3D printing will be in auto
Max Moruzzi, co-founder of the Toronto-based 3D printer Xaba, details how reliable, efficient, and important the technology is now — and will be — in the automotive industry. It’s not just for small parts and plastic toys. It’s for chassis, like the one on Project Arrow.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 - 19min - 199 - Oct. 14, 2022 | Flavio Volpe on labour shortage, return to ‘normal' and Project Arrow
Canada’s automotive suppliers are preparing to gather for its first “normal” Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association Conference. President Flavio Volpe says a labour shortage is top of mind. He also talks about the growing number of links electric vehicles and mining are adding to the supply chain. And, he explains why a sneak peek of Project Arrow is just around the corner.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 - 23min - 198 - Oct. 7, 2022 | Hyundai Canada CEO Don Romano: Not sure agency model works in all cases
Hyundai Canada CEO Don Romano talks about why the agency model works for Genesis, and why it might not work for other brands.
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 - 14min - 197 - Sept. 30, 2022 | GM Canada President West on EVs, batteries, production, agency model
GM Canada CEO Marissa West talks about the automaker’s battery supply chain, pickup production, electric vehicles, dealer network, and gender equity.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 - 18min - 196 - Sept. 23, 2022 | Industry Minister Champagne on EV supply chain, batteries, investment
Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canada has a “winning strategy” in automotive and “all the ingredients” to offer “generational opportunities for workers.” He talks about new investment, the EV supply chain, and pitching Canada “as a solution provider.”
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 - 18min - 195 - Sept. 16, 2022 | Flo’s Louis Tremblay on EV uptake, charging, range anxiety, more
Flo EV Charging CEO Louis Tremblay explains why Canadians need to be thinking about “sipping, not gulping” at EV chargers. He also talks about why his company recently expanded in Michigan and what new U.S. EV infrastructure money could mean to FLO. And, he explains why Quebec is a leader in EV uptake and manufacturing.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 - 22min - 194 - Sept. 9, 2022 | Sam Fiorani on sales, chip crisis and Inflation Reduction Act
Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions says “we’re looking at this year hopefully being the bottom” of the chip and inventory shortages. He tells us how many new vehicles automakers will sell in Canada in 2022 and explains why the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act will inevitably “help Canada in the long run.” He also predicts which products Stellantis will assemble in its two Ontario factories.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 - 16min - 193 - Sept. 2, 2022 | Unifor’s Lana Payne on bargaining, organizing more plants, Dias case
Unifor’s newly elected national president Lana Payne sat down with Jamie Butters, executive editor of sister publication Automotive News in Detroit and the host of the Automotive News Daily Drive Podcast, to talk pattern bargaining, organizing Japanese plants in Canada, the country’s expanding battery supply chain, inflation and more.
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 - 15min - 192 - Aug. 26, 2022 | David Kennedy explains what the VW, M-B mineral deals with Canada mean
Automotive News Canada Toronto Bureau Chief David Kennedy explains what the recent memoranda of agreement between Canada, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz mean. He also explains how and why the Canadian government’s critical minerals and electric-vehicle strategy is working.
Fri, 26 Aug 2022 - 16min - 191 - Aug. 19, 2022 | U.S. EV tax credit has Canada ‘back from the brink,’ says Flavio Volpe
Flavio Volpe, head of the Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, explains how close Canadian auto assembly came to extinction and how the word “north” added to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act turned the tide. He also tells us how the new U.S. EV tax credits will benefit Canada and affect the automotive supply chain.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 - 15min - 190 - Aug. 12, 2022 | New Unifor President Lana Payne’s pledges and priorities
Lana Payne is the new national president at Unifor. She says it’s time for the union to “turn a page” and restore trust in order to move past the kickback scandal that ended Jerry Dias’ presidency early. She also says nothing will change when it comes to auto bargaining unless committee members what to tweak that approach. And, she plans to grow the union and take its fight “in the street god damnit.”
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 - 10min - 189 - Aug. 5, 2022 | Kimoby’s Dan Robinson on why text is the new followup phone call
Kimoby’s Dan Robinson helped develop and market a software program that allows dealers to use text messaging to communicate with customers, help stores run more efficiently, and save dealerships money. He tells us why good old-fashioned email and phone calls are already antiquated technology at dealerships and what makes instant messaging the go-to solution in customer service and retention.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 - 21min - 188 - July 29, 2022 | Everything you need to know about Unifor’s presidential election
Automotive News Canada Toronto Bureau Chief David Kennedy sets the scene less than two weeks before Unifor elects its next president. Who’s running? What’s the process? And what’s the first order of business for the union’s next national leader?
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 - 16min - 187 - July 22, 2022 | Terry Rafih on U.S. stores, online sales and the luxury tax
Rafih Auto Group CEO Terry Rafih compares and contrasts Canadian and U.S. operations discuss his new, unique Gen-5 Porsche store in Michigan, and talks about “the ups and downs of Detroit” as it relates to automotive. He also has some candid thoughts on the Canadian federal luxury tax.
Sat, 23 Jul 2022 - 17min - 186 - July 15, 2022 | Why dealers must 'embrace technology…as we’re sailing into the unknown’
Trader Corporation’s AutoSync President Edwin Ulak discusses how consumers always drive change in the retail space, particularly online. He also has some advice for dealers as the pace of digital transactions picks up.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 - 16min - 185 - July 8, 2022 | CVMA’s Brian Kingston: Canada needs $15,000 EV incentives, 1.6M chargers
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association President Brian Kingston discusses his group’s new EV Readiness Dashboard, calls for tripling EV incentives, explains why Canada needs 1.6 million chargers, and tells us what he learned at the Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition in Oslo, Norway.
Fri, 08 Jul 2022 - 20min - 184 - July 1, 2022 | Google Canada’s Al-Karim Awadia on what Canadians are searching for (Replay)
Al-Karim Awadia, Google Canada’s Head of Industry - Automotive, tells us what Canadians are searching for, what dealers need to do to seamlessly transition to digital retailing, and looks at what lies ahead for automotive online.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 - 20min - 183 - June 24, 2022 | Jeff Williams of Absolute Results on how to measure sales success
Jeff Williams of Absolute Results says dealers need to look at new ways to measure success when inventory is tight and demand is high. He also has advice on how dealers should prepare now for a return to normal inventory levels. And, he says, the compensation model absolutely has to change as the digital revolution continues.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 - 22min - 182 - June 17, 2022 | CADA’s Huw Williams, Chris Pfaff on effects of ‘ridiculous’ luxury tax SUMMARY
Huw Williams, a lobbyist for the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, and Chris Pfaff, CEO of Pfaff Automotive Partners, talk about the “huge detrimental effect” the federal luxury tax will have on dealers. They also vow to keep fighting against the levy, despite it being scheduled to go into force on Sept. 1. They warn it will cost the industry jobs and millions of dollars.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 - 16min - 181 - June 10, 2022 | Toyota’s Frank Voss on what makes Canada a good place to build vehicles
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada President Frank Voss explains why Canada is a good place to build vehicles, discusses its trade advantages and talks about how the country’s pledge to carbon neutrality affects decision making.
Fri, 10 Jun 2022 - 12min - 180 - June 3, 2022 | Nano One CEO Dan Blondal on Canada’s important EV battery role
Nano One CEO Dan Blondal talks about Canada’s “really important role globally” when it comes to EV battery development. He explains why Quebec is so attractive to the EV battery-making process, and, what’s next for the expanding B.C. battery firm.
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 - 20min - 179 - May 27, 2022 | Kijiji’s Leanne Kripp on the ‘significant shift to online transactions’
Leanne Kripp, Kijiji’s head of automotive, says there is a “significant shift to online transactions underway” and that Millennials and Generation X are most likely to buy a new car entirely online. She also let’s us know what gives new-vehicle buyers the most anxiety.
Fri, 27 May 2022 - 09min
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