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2/25/22

Diversity Champions

Accelerate Auto participated in an executive roundtable featuring leaders from across the Canadian automotive industry.

2/24/22

Reforming the Auto Industry

Founding member Christopher Nabeta joins the Automotive News Canada roundtable discussing diversity with executives from Nissan Canada, Scotiabank, and Canadian Black book.

2/22/22

Breakfast Television Interview

Jennifer Okoeguale talks with Stephanie Henry on Breakfast Television about the importance of diversity in automotive and the mission of Accelerate Auto to drive that change.

5/20/21

Related Article

Cox Automotive Canada announces the creation of The Cox Automotive Canada Inclusion Award and The Cox Automotive Canada Diversity Award for eligible students at Georgian College’s Automotive Business School of Canada.

4/16/21

Diverse Teams

Jennifer Okoeguale and Emiliano Void talk with automotive industry strategist Jason Harris about the importance of creating diverse teams and fostering an inclusive culture with the dealership.

4/9/21

Investing in Education

The video of Hyundai Canada president and CEO Don Romano alongside the members of the Accelerate Auto team as Hyundai announces a significant investment to create opportunities for Black youth at Georgian College and the Automotive Business School of Canada.

4/9/21

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Hyundai Canada announces an investment of more than $250,000 in Georgian College and the Automotive Business School of Canada. Moderated by Accelerate Auto Member Joyce Tshiamala.

4/7/21

Accelerate Auto Meets with TADA

Accelerate Auto founding member, Emiliano Void sits down with Todd Bourgon, the Executive Director of the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) to discuss Accelerate Auto’s mission.

4/6/21

4/6/21

Feature Article

Automotive News Canada’s Stephanie Wallcraft, interviews founding members Jennifer Okoeguale and Emiliano Void about the organization’s aim to increase the number of Black professionals in automotive.

4/5/21

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Hyundai Canada becomes the first Canadian automaker to sign on to the BlackNorth Initiative, which in part will see the company recruit dealer principals of colour.

3/20/21

Toronto Star Opinion

Accelerate Auto founding member, Emiliano Void’s thoughtful and passionate opinion piece to the Toronto Star about his life and the formation of Accelerate Auto.

2/17/21

2/17/21

Feature Article

Accelerate Auto founding Members, Oumar Dicko and Edith Pencil explain how the organization will raise awareness around the issue of systemic anti-Black racism.

2/17/21

Meet the Founders

Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews founding members, Emiliano Void and Christina Morris about Accelerate Auto’s mission to promote opportunities for Black talent in Canada's automotive industry.

2/4/21

2/4/21

Cover Story

Accelerate Auto was featured on the cover of Canadian auto dealer magazine and with a five page feature story.

2/4/21

Editor’s Note

Canadian auto dealer’s editor Todd Phillips writes about the founding of Accelerate Auto and why the organization matters.

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