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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.
Firing on all cylinders, the 2024 Canadian International AutoShow sets attendance record!
If there was any doubt about the relevancy of auto shows in the post-pandemic era, the 2024 Canadian International AutoShow laid those doubts to rest. In its second year back after the pandemic, the 2024 AutoShow set an all-time attendance record over its 10-day run...
EV Charging Safety Resources
All Dealer Members: The MVRO and the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) have partnered to provide you with resources to help customers properly install an EV charger at their home. The ESA is an administrative authority acting on behalf of the Government on Ontario,...
Monumental Advocacy Wins for MVRO in 2023
Skilled trades reform, tougher fines for curbsider by, Frank Notte, Government Relations Director of MVRO MARKHAM, December 27, 2023 – The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) is celebrating a successful 2023 that saw monumental advocacy wins for Ontario’s 1,100...
New $5,000 Minimum Fine for Curbsiders Now in Effect
MARKHAM, December 7, 2023 On December 4, 2023, the legislation that doubles the minimum fine for illegal, unlicensed car dealers – commonly referred to as curbsiders – took effect. Bill 139, the Less Red Tape, More Common Sense Act, 2023, has received Royal...
MVRO Commends Premier Ford, Mayor Chow on Agreeing to Upload the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway
November 29, 2023 The following is a statement by Frank Notte, Director of Government Relations: “Ontario’s 1,100 new car and truck retailers commend Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow for agreeing to let the province take control of the Gardiner...
MVRO Makes Budget Recommendations to Minister Freeland Ahead of 2024 Budget
MARKHAM, November 7, 2023 – The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) has written to federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland with recommendations for the 2024 federal budget. As Ontario new car and truck retailers suffer a historic labour shortage of automotive...
Statement by the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario on the 2023 Fall Economic Statement
To: All Dealer Members Re: Statement by the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario on the 2023 Fall Economic Statement November 2, 2023 The following is a Statement by Frank Notte, Director of Government Relations: “The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario – representing...
Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario Statement on Bill 139, the Less Red Tape, More Common Sense Act, 2023
October 23, 2023 “Illegal, unlicensed vehicle dealers – commonly known as curbsiders – pose a danger to car buyers. Curbsiders disguise themselves as individuals selling vehicles privately - but often run underground businesses that sell stolen vehicles, vehicles with...
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...
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