About Auto123.com
Auto123.com: The website dedicated to new vehicles and automotive news
Since 1996, Auto123.com has been serving consumers of new and used vehicles. We publish road tests and automotive news and provide practical advice on cars. We cover the vast majority of events and new model launches organized by car manufacturers in Canada.
The Team
The Auto123.com team is made up of experienced and independent automotive journalists who drive the new models for you, before they arrive in dealerships. They have been selected for their expertise in the subtleties of the automotive field and their ability to communicate complete and accurate automotive information.
The Network
The Auto123.com network consists of Auto123.com, Auto123.ca, Autoexpert.ca, Autoexpert.com and a network of 46 websites specific to the used car market. Our various publications are also featured on MSN, popular radio stations and a multitude of web newspapers across Canada. All components of the network are also present on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Mission
Auto123's mission is to inform and advise motorists and consumers within the automotive field. Whether you're looking to buy a new or used vehicle, we provide you with accurate and complete information thanks to our articles and technical specifications covering the majority of models available on the market. We are here to help you make informed decisions about your car purchase.
Reviews
Every week, each of Auto123's columnists test-drives a new vehicle for a review that will soon be available to consumers. We have access to press fleets that allow us to conduct comprehensive and detailed road tests. To learn more about the cars we test, click here. We are committed to providing you with accurate and objective information to help you make an informed choice for your next vehicle purchase.
Auto123 Awards
Auto123's awards are handed out annually to automobile manufacturers for their new vehicles available on the market. If you would like to know more about how our awards work, click here
.History
IIn the summer of 1995, Jean-Philippe Paquin, young Canadian entrepreneur, technophile with a passion for cars and son of a franchised dealership, founded Services Internet Autolinq Inc.
In January 1996, Autolinq Inc. was the very first company to direct car dealerships towards the Internet as a new communication vector with their customers Jean-Philippe created the first Internet platform that still constitutes the technological basis of the integrated marketing strategy of car dealership websites.
In December 1999, Autolinq Inc. created the first bilingual Internet portal for the automotive industry in Canada: Auto123.com.
In 2002, Auto123.com, now the largest automotive portal in Canada, added a section dedicated to car racing. In 2004, an Environment section was added and in 2006, a Video section.
In 2004, Evolio, an interactive marketing service for auto dealer customers is launched.
In 2008, Auto123.com optimized its site by integrating some of the most innovative online shopping tools in the world.
In 2017, the Dealer Corporation Group acquired the assets of Auto123.com.