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The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario is always ahead of the latest developments on issues in the automotive industry, and how they affect our dealer members and their customers. Here you will find the latest news and updates on a wide range of topics.
Ontario New Car and Truck Retailers Facing Critical Skilled Labour Shortage: MNP Report
MARKHAM, August 9, 2023 - The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO), with support from the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) have released an Ontario-specific automotive trades labour market report for the first time in their 115-year history. The...
Winner of the 2023 CADA Laureate award for Business Innovation
Thornhill, ON – July 20232023 Laureate Press Release Andrew Ojamae Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) Chair Charles Saillant has announced that Andrew Ojamae of AutoIQ Dealership Group, Barrie, ON, has won the 2023 CADA Laureate award for Business...
Historic Skilled Trades Reforms Made by MVRO and Ontario Government Working Together
Markham, June 22, 2023 - The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) is calling the latest sitting of the Ontario Legislature the most productive in decades when it comes to advocating for the skilled trades. Working together with Economic Development Minister Vic...
Statement by the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario on New Provincial Funding Targeting Auto Thefts
May 4, 2023 The following is a Statement by Frank Notte of the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario. “Automobile thefts have become an all-too common occurrence in Ontario. Having a vehicle stolen is unnerving and disruptive for families and increases the cost of...
Trillium Automobile Dealers Association Gets Tune-Up; Rebranded as Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario
May 1, 2023 The Association representing Ontario’s new car, franchised dealers have approved a new legal and operating name. Beginning May 1, 2023, the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association will officially become the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO). “We...
TADA is Evolving
In June 2022 at the TADA AGM it was unanimously decided to evolve the name of the TADA to a more industry recognized name of “Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario” (MVRO). We will remain the same strong organization with the same lobbying goals and services for all our...
Car Photography Checklist
Car photography is an important consideration for car dealerships in today's digital world. It’s an essential part of car buying, helping car dealerships showcase their vehicles' features, looks, and feels. Generally, car photography can be demanding, and the late...
Accelerating change for Black women in auto
Article for the Women Driven Magazine, Written by Todd Phillips As slow as the progress might feel for women trying to move into more senior roles in Canada’s automotive industry, it feels even slower for many Black women working within it. We talked with...
TADA Achieved Once-in-a-Generation Advocacy Win in 2022
Ontario Invests $23.9 Million for Digital Dealership Registration TORONTO, ON (December 28, 2022) – The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) is counting the year 2022 as one of its most successful years advocating at Queen’s Park. In March, the Ontario...
TADA Statement on Budget 2022
April 28, 2022 Ontario Budget 2022 is confirmation that Doug Ford is the most pro auto retail Premier in Ontario’s history. The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association is extremely grateful Premier Ford and Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy are investing $23.9...
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