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ACE: Relevance in a Changing Market

Annual conference and expo continues to grow in scope, while remaining true to the values that have defined it as a major annual event for dealers.…

April 8, 2026

Budget 2025 Signals Dead End for Toronto Vehicle Tax

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…

May 27, 2025

MVRO Past President Jim Williamson Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

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…

March 26, 2025

Optimism, Opportunity and Value

Big changes are taking place in 2025, though many could be positive for dealers. Within the current automotive retail landscape, there are still a lot of…

January 16, 2025

Unanimous Support for Bill 190; Becomes First Bill Passed Since MPPs Returned to Queen’s Park

The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario is celebrating the lightning-fast passage of a major Bill that cuts red tape and helps attract the next generation of…

November 11, 2024

Women Driven Barrie: Flexibility, Consistency and Resilience

Industry networking event provided some valuable insights for females in automotive retail. On May 23, the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) kicked off its 2024…

June 5, 2024

Gen Z and Service

The newest workers could be a big benefit to Fixed Ops. One of the biggest issues dealers are currently facing is a lack of qualified service…

May 29, 2024

Recruitment and Retention: The Right Message

Honest feedback and interaction is key to successful staff recruitment and retention. Often, two of the biggest challenges facing dealers are employee recruitment and retention. Whether…

May 24, 2024

MVRO Urges Dealers to Pushback Against “Cooling Off” Period

Proposed MVDA amendment will harm the industry and not help consumers. In Ontario, long overdue changes are being proposed around the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act. While…

May 22, 2024

2024 MVRO President’s Conference Part 2: Leadership, Encouragement and Leveraging AI

There was no question that the 2024 MVRO President’s Members/Vendors Conference in Akumal, Mexico, was another one for the history books. The setting, at Secrets Akumal…

May 15, 2024

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ACE: Relevance in a Changing Market

Budget 2025 Signals Dead End for Toronto Vehicle Tax

MVRO Past President Jim Williamson Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

Optimism, Opportunity and Value

Unanimous Support for Bill 190; Becomes First Bill Passed Since MPPs Returned to Queen’s Park

Women Driven Barrie: Flexibility, Consistency and Resilience

Gen Z and Service

Recruitment and Retention: The Right Message

MVRO Urges Dealers to Pushback Against “Cooling Off” Period

2024 MVRO President’s Conference Part 2: Leadership, Encouragement and Leveraging AI

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