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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.
1 hour. One lead. One competitor who answered first.
Flitehouse: Why every missed call is a missed sale — and what AI can do about it L et’s start with a simple question: Are you really calling every new lead back within the first hour? Or are some of them slipping past—waiting until tomorrow, or never getting...
CADA Laureate award announcement
Press Release: Thornhill, ON July 2025Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) Chair Paul Williams has announced that Brent Ravelle of Ravelle Auto Group, Listowel, ON, has won the 2025 CADA Laureate award for Ambassadorship. One dealer is selected annually by...
AI Isn’t a Threat — It’s a Lifeline: What AI Agents Actually Do for Dealers
Article Excerpt from MVRO Hotline Summer Edition 2025The automotive industry has never stopped evolving - the pace of change is only accelerating. If you've been in the business for any length of time, you know the challenges: finding good people is hard, retaining...
Toronto’s Vehicle Tax Gone for Good as Ontario Budget Becomes Law
The MVRO's Frank Notte personally thanks Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario's Finance Minister, for eliminating Toronto’s vehicle tax.A 19-year Advocacy Battle Crosses the Finish Line June 10, 2025 The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) is celebrating a major victory...
Budget 2025 Signals Dead End for Toronto Vehicle Tax
Advocacy Win Nearly 20 Years in the Making May 20, 2025 The 2025 Ontario Budget has delivered a major win for vehicle owners in the City of Toronto and the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO). The province will amend the City of Toronto Act to remove the City’s...
Women Driven Leadership Award Winner Spotlight: Alyssa Mckeown
Alyssa McKeown began her career in 2000 as a funding analyst with AmeriCredit with no thoughts of working in the automotive industry. Her next job was as an area sales rep at Wells Fargo Auto Finance, where she called on dealerships and was responsible for generating...
Streamlined Apprenticeship Services
The MVRO has achieved our goal of streamlining the skilled trades system for apprentices and auto retailers. Starting April 2, 2025, Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) will serve as the first point of contact for apprenticeship registration, certifying exams, and the...
MVRO Past President Jim Williamson Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
March 25March 25, 2025 Jim Williamson, a third-generation auto retailer and former President of the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. The Coronation Medal is awarded to individuals who have made notable...
MVRO Congratulates Doug Ford on Historic Three-Peat
February 28, 2025 The following is a statement by Frank Notte, Director of Government Relations:“The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario congratulates Doug Ford on winning a third consecutive majority government – a feat not achieved since 1959. Doug Ford is the most...
2025 Canadian International AutoShow Concludes with Grand Finale
After more than 10 days of automotive excellence from 43 brands and over 100 exhibitors at the Canadian International AutoShow, the doors have closed for the 2025 season. With various Show highlights including exotic cars, vehicle debuts, concept cars, test drives,...
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