Canadian Automotive Fleet

HINO EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:49:11 PST

Hino Trucks will initiate a dedicated modification centre operated by the Fontaine Modification Company to support its own West Virginia truck assembly plant.

10TH ANNUAL FEDERAL FLEET MANAGERS WORKSHOP TACKLES ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATIONAL FLEET ISSUES

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:59:23 PST

The 2009 Federal Fleet Managers Workshop was held recently at the Deerhurst Resort in Ontario.

NISSAN FLEET CUSTOMERS RUN AWAY TO THE CIRCUS

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:59:04 PST

Nissan Canada Fleet Operations hosted a series of evenings at Cirque Du Soleil recently for its fleet customers.

VANTERIOR OUTFITTERS CO-SPONSOR OF MISSISSAUAGA, ONTARIO 'GOT SKATES?' PROGRAM

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:58:19 PST

Vanterior Outfitters along with Line-X spray on coatings and Home Depot helped ensure kids from the Mississauga area get a chance to skate this winter.

ARCTIC SNOWPLOWS PLANS FOR GROWTH

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:32:57 PST

Arctic Snowplows with Head office and manufacturing in London Ontario, has opened a regional office and warehouse in Pointe-Claire, Quebec.

OAKVILLE CHEVROLET BECOME ALL LINE DEALER

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:32:32 PST

Oakville Chevrolet announced they will carry Cadillac, GMC and Buick, in addition to Chevrolet beginning January 1, 2010, to become an all line General Motors dealer.

ARCTIC SNOWPLOWS INTRODUCES FINANCING OPTIONS

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:32:06 PST

Arctic Snowplows introduced Yard Card Canada and National Leasing financing programs.

TOYO TIRES TOPS STUDY

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:31:39 PST

Toyo Tires is rated top overall brand for consumer and commercial tires according to Tire Review magazine Tire Brand Study of North American Tire Dealers.

FIRST E3 FLEET GOLD RATINGS AWARDED

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:30:50 PST

Two municipal fleets are the first to be assigned E3 Fleet Gold Ratings. The program applies criteria, which include: fleet action plan, staff training, idling reduction and vehicle purchasing practices, fuel data management, fleet operations and maintenance, trip and route planning, fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas performance.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY EXPLAINED IN NAFA GUIDE

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:30:10 PST

Fleet managers can improve a sometimes data-rich, information-poor work environment with the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) Information Technology Guide.

CONTINENTAL TIRE CANADA ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:26:28 PST

Deborah Whiton is Continental Tire Canada’s newly appointed Regional Manager. Whiton’s responsibilities include: overseeing replacement commercial tire sales to dealers and vehicle fleets in Canada; managing, training and supervising sales personnel; and developing ContiTread product sales in Canada.

E3 FLEET RATINGS PROGRAM CREATED

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:25:49 PST

The Fraser Basin Council (FBC) based in Vancouver B.C. has developed a points based system to assess and record fleet performance in the broad areas of fleet management, and energy/emissions performance.

DODGE GRAND CARAVAN MOST DEPENDABLE: JD POWER

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:25:20 PST

DODGE GRAND CARAVAN MOST DEPENDABLE: JD POWER
Chrysler Canada announced J.D. Power’s Vehicle Dependability Study named Dodge Grand Caravan as Most Dependable. Grand Caravan recorded least problems per 100 vehicles, it’s Canada’s top selling mini-van.

SCOTIABANK ISSUES AUTO REPORT

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:24:35 PST

Scotia Global Auto Report indicates rising used car prices pointing to auto market recovery.

10TH ANNUAL FEDERAL FLEET MANAGERS WORKSHOP TACKLES ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATIONAL FLEET ISSUES

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:24:17 PST

The 2009 Federal Fleet Managers Workshop was held recently at the Deerhurst Resort in Ontario. The event attracted fleet managers from a variety of Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments across Canada.

INGERSOLL’S CAMI PLANT GETS A $90 MILLION FACELIFT

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:23:53 PST

CAMI Automotive (jointly Suzuki Motor Corporation and General Motors of Canada Ltd.) is investing $90 million to retool, effective immediately. Increased production of GMC Terrain and Chevrolet Equinox, creates 40,000 more vehicles annually.

FOSS NATIONAL LEASING MAKES APPOINTMENT

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:23:34 PST

Foss National Leasing appointed Steve Patterson, Fleet Account Executive, Ontario.

CARFAX TO PROTECT AGAINST CASH FOR CLUNKERS SCAMS

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:23:09 PST

Vehicle Identification numbers for 700,000 used cars traded-in under “Cash for Clunkers” are now identified in CarFax’s database. Selling these vehicles is illegal. “With partners like National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), we’re making sure these cars that should be in scrap yards don’t wind up in someone’s driveway,” said Larry Gamache, communications director, Carfax.

MAZDA LAUNCHES FLEET WEB SITE

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:22:39 PST

Mazda Canada launched a new fleet web site at: (www.fleet.mazda.ca).

TOYOTA’S SCION IN CANADA

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:22:10 PST

Toyota’s Scion brand will appear at 45 Canadian dealers in September 2010. Dealers in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver will sell tC, xD and xB Scion models.

NEXT GENERATION INFLATABLE SEAT BELTS

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:21:49 PST

Ford will introduce inflatable seat belts for rear passengers, The belts help to spread crash force to more areas of the body reducing force on the chest. Inflatable seat belts will be in next generation Ford Explorers which go into production in 2010.

NORTH TORONTO AUCTION FURNISHES VEHICLE REPORTS

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:39:41 PDT

North Toronto Auction (NTA) announced it will be first in Canada to provide CarProof vehicle history reports for vehicles sold at NTA dealer and public auction sites.

CFLA CONFERENCE ADDRESSES CURRENT STATE OF VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT FINANCING IN CANADA

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:39:08 PDT

The Canadian Finance and Leasing Association held its National Conference in Ottawa, Ontario recently. Vehicle and leasing financing professionals attended the three-day event which addressed current market conditions and provided strategies for success in a changed finance environment.

MERCEDES-BENZ DEBUTS 2010 E-CLASS

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:38:42 PDT

Mercedes-Benz introduced E-class at Toronto City Centre Airport, and gave participants the opportunity to drive an E350 or E550 to the Muskoka area.

CANADIAN BLACK BOOK GOLF DAY ANOTHER SUCCESS

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:38:02 PDT

CBB held its 12th annual golf tournament at Scarborough Golf Club in aid of Tim Horton’s Children’s Charity. The event raised over $16,000 for the charity.