Accelerate Auto News Today

Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario government is investing an additional $16.5 million in the Black Youth Action Plan (BYAP) to help support Black youth in high-d

- Accelerate Auto commissions study to understand the Black consumer vehicle buying experience and how Black Canadians feel about careers in automotive. -

Accelerate Auto Group announces that their founder has been featured in the inaugural episode of the Conversations With Car Dealers Show - a platform highlighting successful business owners in the world

Vancouver automotive icon Asgar Virji has spent a career mentoring and giving back

“The globalized nature of the auto industry requires a diverse workforce that welcomes everyone, which is why we are proud to support Accelerate Auto’s vision with Georgian College’s help to champion students with inclusive values as future leaders,” said Maria Soklis, President, Cox Automotive Canada & Brazil. “Diversity and inclusiveness are not only pillars at Cox Automotive Canada, but shape our business success by attracting and keeping the best talent. We are committed to promot...

Jennifer Okoeguale, left, and Emiliano Void are founding members of Accelerate Auto. A new organization aims to become a force for racial equity by boosting the representation of Black employees throughout every segment of Canada’s auto sector. The not-for-profit initiative, called Accelerate Auto, comprises Black employees from all corners of automotive, said Emiliano Void, the group’s chair and one of 13 founding members. “It gives the industry as a whole a vehicle to get on board wit...