Somerville Auto Blog

July
02
July
02
In the first quarter of 2024, Quebec emerged as the leader in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) registrations, being the only province to see an increase. Quebec now holds a 25% market share and leads all provinces in ZEV volume. Ontario’s ZEV Market Trends Ontario also saw notable trends in ZEV r...
March
31
March
31
In an era where efficiency and cost management are paramount, Somerville National Leasing is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking addition to our suite of technology solutions: the launch of the Geotab GO Anywhere asset tracker. This innovative offering, developed by the globally recognized leader ...
September
18
September
18
  Introducing: Evolve Fleet Services (Part of Somerville Auto Group) For Canadian businesses, efforts to incorporate more sustainable practices require a considerable amount of logistics and planning that can often take away from pressing operational tasks and, as a result, negatively affect ...
March
10
March
10
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. They offer a number of benefits over traditional gas-powered vehicles, including reduced emissions, lower fuel costs, and improved efficiency. In this blog post, we will explore why businesses should consider electric ve...
November
16
November
16
Keeping a handle on small business expenses can be difficult. It is easy for everyday costs to add up, leading even the savviest of business owners to look for ways to control spending and manage expenses. Fuel can be a major expense often overlooked by businesses, especially as gas prices and traff...
September
28
September
28
Check out the latest blog post from one of our vendors, Flexdealer, who attended our 2022 Somerville Open House a few weeks ago: Fleet Leasing Companies Are Taking Charge in The EV Sector We spend a lot of time thinking about how our individual choices impact our communities, and many of us have m...
January
18
January
18
GM recently released information on their first electric pickup offering. The 2024 Electric Chevrolet Silverado may be behind in the electric pickup competition, but it appears to be worth the wait. The EV Silverado pickup claims to have more range and performance than the Ford Lightning but won&rsq...
October
10
October
10
There has never been a better time to make the switch to electric! With Electric Vehicles (EV’s) growing in popularity over the last years, there are many more options currently available and coming soon for fleets. Auto manufacturers are quickly increasing their offerings of electric vehicles...
May
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May
24
Telematics has become a key player in effective fleet management and is now an essential tool for many commercial and government fleets. Essentially, telematics is a method of monitoring cars, trucks & equipment using GPS and other diagnostics to record their movements. Typically tracking throug...
May
10
May
10
One of the most popular trucks is leading businesses into the future. Ford is set to debut their upcoming electric pickup truck next week on May 19th. Production for this electric pickup will take place at their Michigan plant next year.   Ford dropped a bit of a teaser video here:  ...
April
23
April
23
One of our favorite truck is newly redesigned and updated for 2021! The all-new F150 Hybrid pickup truck is finally here and available for lease or rent. The new hybrid engine is one of the many engine options for 2021. With an updated interior & exterior design and power supply in the bed ...
March
29
March
29
One of the most popular commercial vehicles is leading businesses into the future. Ford has introduced the 2022 E-Transit, set to arrive late 2021. With over 10 million units sold, the Ford Transit has been a top seller for over 50 years. The new all-electric Transit will continue to deliver goods &...
September
17
September
17
As a Canadian, especially one thinking of purchasing a vehicle, you may have heard about the uncertainty surrounding NAFTA agreements involving Canada and the United States. With no end in sight and no solid deal on the table, the potential threat of auto import taxes and tariffs is real. There are...
July
09
July
09
Summer is officially here. Is your vehicle ready? Check these boxes off of your to-do list and know that you’re riding safely and in style all season long. From detailing tips to general preventative maintenance, here’s what you need to know. Detail Your Summer Driver Well Whether you...
December
08
December
08
The GTA is a great place to be if you’re a car lover. We’re passionate about automobiles of all shapes and sizes, and so are many of our customers. With the year coming to an end, it’s time to look ahead to 2018 and mark your calendar for some truly awesome car shows that are withi...
July
28
July
28
Summer is the best season and it’s going by much too quickly. The good news is at the end of August, just as summer is starting to wind down, one of our favourite events of the year is happening: Importfest! On Aug. 26th, join us for Canada’s Largest Aftermarket Car Show at the Metro T...
July
07
July
07
If you’re a car enthusiast, or someone who simply appreciates quality and precision, the following words will get you pretty excited: the BMW 8 Series is happening.   Tracing its origins back to 1990 when it was first released, the 8 Series was BMW’s flagship for years, and was t...
June
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June
30
Summer really is the best time of year. When the sun is shining, there’s nothing better than being outside and enjoying life. That’s why we’re so active in the community, especially during the summer months. Meeting our neighbours, friends, and customers face-to-face and having a q...
January
31
January
31
The North American International Auto Show (AKA. The Detroit Auto Show) came to a close on January 22nd and it did not disappoint.  There were hundreds of new cars unveiled for the 2017 year, including many 2018 prototypes that still have some tweaks to be made. This year was the tenth anniver...
January
24
January
24
Ever since sci-fi movies hit the Hollywood scene, many car enthusiasts have imagined a world where cars drive themselves. While we probably won’t be soaring through the clouds anytime soon, the future of self-driving cars is closer than we think! At the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in...
November
08
November
08
This past June, Ontario made a policy change regarding automotive insurance policies, but many Ontario drivers may not have been affected just yet. In order to make auto insurance premiums more affordable to Canadians, the coverage levels took a direct hit, which means the insurance you previously s...
August
17
August
17
Luxury car brand Audi continues to impress for the remainder of the 2016 year. Always in line with evolving technologies and intuitive to consumer demands, Audi has introduced several new redesigned models throughout the year including the TT 2+2 sports car and the 2017 Audi Q7 midsize SUV, for driv...
May
31
May
31
As a proud supporter of the Olympic Games, BMW announced its sponsorship of six athletes for the 2016 summer games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Not only does this deal strengthen the BMW brand identity worldwide and provide amazing benefits to the athletes, but there are numerous perks for the automot...
January
25
January
25
Detroit was the place to be these past two weeks as the North American International Auto Show rolled into town. This monumental event showcases the top brands across the industry, and truly highlights what the future of automotive design and technology is going to look like. With a lot of talk arou...
November
23
November
23
The XT5 is the first of four new luxury crossovers from Cadillac to make its debut at the 2015 LA Auto Show Cadillac has unveiled its 2017 XT5 mid-size crossover SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2015, the first of 4 new SUVs from General Motors' luxury unit to replace the out...
November
09
November
09
According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc., a consulting and market research company specializing in the automotive sector, the Canadian automotive industry is well on its way to experiencing a record-breaking year in new car sales. Last month new vehicle purchases reached an all-time ...
October
19
October
19
Toyota announces biggest vehicle launch in two decades with the release of its 2016 Toyota Mirai Toyota has officially announced a date for the sale of the all-new Toyota Mirai, a 20-year-in-the-making fuel cell sedan vehicle that will become available to consumers in California on Octobe...
October
05
October
05
Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall last Wednesday involving more than 380,000 of their vehicles. The recall affects around 58,853 Canadian vehicles and is the third time a safety defect involving rear axles has been publicly announced by the automaker, this time involving approximate...
September
28
September
28
The declining dollar is proving to be a good thing for the Canadian Automotive Industry Although the steep decline in oil prices in recent months has contributed to the Canadian dollar's 11-year low against the U.S. greenback and provinces like Alberta and Saskatchewan have taken a ma...
September
21
September
21
Ten of the major vehicle manufacturers accounting for 57% of light-duty vehicle sales across North America have recently announced plans to make Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) a standard feature available on all new vehicles, according to the US-based National Highway Traffic Safety Administratio...
April
06
April
06
Driving a car is awesome, but the cost of paying for gas is one of the biggest buzz kills. Fuel economy is starting to play a major role in purchasing decisions and the big companies are taking notice, scrambling to offer hybrid or electric versions of their most popular models in addition to revamp...

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