Media Coverage
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.
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.
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
Related Article
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.
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
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
Related Article
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
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
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.
Press Releases
Accelerate Auto and Nissan Canada sign three-year partnership
Three-year partnership with Nissan Canada will support Accelerate Auto’s education programs to attract, develop, and promote Black talent in Canada’s automotive industry.
Accelerate Auto Recognizes Universus as First Official Partner
Industry support continues to grow for Accelerate Auto as it continues the push to attract, develop, and promote Black talent in Canada’s automotive industry.