Michael Riley, Manager of Markville Ford Lincoln in Markham, Ontario, has been taking part in the national charity cycling event — known as the Great Cycle Challenge Canada — since 2021. The charity is tied to the SickKids Hospital network, one of the world’s top paediatric cancer facilities, and raises funds for childhood cancer research there. Riley said the motto for the cycling challenge is: “Kick Cancer’s Butt. Because kids should be living life, NOT fighting for it.” “O...| Canadian Auto Dealer
Chasing solutions to the skills shortage in the auto sector The auto sector is no different than other highly-skilled and tech-based industries that face a wave of retirements in the coming years. And while skills training and recruitment has been a priority for several years, there is a need to step up efforts to address this critical challenge. Our industry is rapidly evolving and the NCDA has received extensive feedback from members, suggesting we are approaching a tipping point — especi...| Canadian Auto Dealer
British Columbia and Manitoba were on the weaker side when it came to provincial sales results for June, according to an update from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. DAC said June revealed interesting dynamics at the provincial level for the new light vehicle sales market. Their data showed general weakness in western Canada, with British Columbia seeing a mere 0.3% increase for the month. Manitoba was the only province to see sales decline from June 2024, with a decrease of 0.2%. “Outs...| Canadian Auto Dealer
After starting out as a business selling farm equipment and then evolving into a car dealership, Metcalfe’s Garage has stood the test of time. The Manitoba dealership celebrated its 125th anniversary last week. It is the oldest Ford dealership in Manitoba, based in Treherne, an agriculture community that has a population of only 800 and is about 100 kilometres southwest of Winnipeg. They held a party to commemorate the achievement in the local hockey arena to accommodate the crowd of 400. I...| Canadian Auto Dealer