Automotive News Canada Podcast
Automotive News Canada
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
June 9, 2023 | VinFast Canada’s Daniel Morello on the VF 8, retailing and future models
June 9, 2023 | VinFast Canada’s Daniel Morello on the VF 8, retailing and future models by Automotive News Canada
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.