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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.
Light Commercial Vehicle Registration Now Available on DDR!
I’m pleased to share the fantastic news that light commercial vehicles can now be registered through Ontario’s Digital Dealer Registration program. This has been a long-time advocacy issue for our members. The feedback given by dealers like you and the advocacy from...
Accelerate Auto Ignites Passion: Shifting Mindsets at Vaughan’s Automotive Event
By Eunice Adeleke On July 18, 2024, Accelerate Auto hosted a highly successful activation event in Vaughan, aimed at introducing underrepresented and equity-deserving groups to the wide range of career opportunities in the automotive industry. The event attracted over...
Canada’s automotive sector is going through its biggest transformation in recent times.
Article By Christopher Nabeta, Executive Chair & Founding Member of Accelerate AutoMAJOR INVESTMENTS are being made in this industry that is responsible for one in seven jobs in our country. Although digitization, electrification have become some of the industry...
Ontario Budget 2024 Good News for Auto Retailers, Drivers
March 26, 2024 The following is a Statement by Frank Notte, Director of Government Relations: “For the vast majority of Ontarians, the family car is a necessity to run their household. By extending the 5.7 cents per litre tax cut on gasoline until December 31, 2024 in...
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...
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