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Car Dealerships and Automotive Retail

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News and information regarding the availability of electric vehicles (EVs) at car dealerships and the disruption to the traditional automotive retail dealer business model caused by the transition to electric vehicles and new mobility services.

Cars lined up diagonally at dealership

ZEV inventory at Canadian auto dealers hit all-time low in 2022 survey — but is that the whole story?

A new report from Dunsky calls the remarkably sparse inventory of zero-emission vehicles at auto dealerships in Canada last year “concerning.” Yet overall EV adoption rates are climbing. Would more EVs mean even more sales?
British Columbia B.C., Car Dealerships and Automotive Retail, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates Incentives & Funding, Ontario, Quebec
person in wheelchair plugging in vehicle into charging station

The EV revolution is an opportunity to close a critical industry knowledge gap about accessible vehicles. Why aren’t more OEMs taking advantage?

As the auto industry retools to become EV-centric, it has the chance to improve the driving experience for the over six million Canadians living with disabilities — but most OEMs don’t have an accessibility plan in place
Car Dealerships and Automotive Retail, Electric Vehicles Canada, Equity in EV accessibility and affordability
corner profile of MACK waste disposal truck collecting municipal waste

Mack Trucks is building out its presence in the Canadian heavy-duty electric truck sector with series of new EV-related offerings

From launching a Vehicle-as-a-Service program to offering customers range calculators and opening a certified electric vehicle dealer in Canada, Mack Trucks is committed to accelerating EV adoption since unveiling its first Mack LR Electric truck in 2021
Car Dealerships and Automotive Retail, Electric Trucks, Quebec
white indoor garage with only a handful of vehicles

Transport Canada report says undersupply continues to be a recurring problem for EV adoption

It still isn’t easy for most Canadians to buy or test drive an electric car even though there are more electric vehicles available, according to the latest Transport Canada survey of car dealerships
Car Dealerships and Automotive Retail, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates Incentives & Funding, Research Reports, Transport Canada