Somerville Auto Blog

As we head into 2026, the commercial fleet world is evolving faster than ever. From smarter technology to the rise of electric work vehicles, businesses across Canada are rethinking how they manage, maintain, and brand their fleets. Whether you run two vehicles or two hundred, staying ahead of these...

Fleet Trends for 2025: What to Expect The fleet industry is on the brink of transformative changes, with 2025 poised to bring exciting trends that will redefine operations, technology, and sustainability. Businesses looking to stay competitive need to anticipate these developments and adapt. Here&r...

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...

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 ...

  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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:  ...

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 ...

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 &...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...