The Canadian used-vehicle market is showing fresh signs of weakness heading into the final stretch of 2025, according to Canadian Black Book’s Residual Value Newsletter for November 2025. Softer wholesale prices, slower new-vehicle sales, and lingering trade uncertainty are tempering …

Hyundai Canada gave Hamilton Health Sciences a $100,000 cheque on Tuesday at McMaster Children’s Hospital as part of the manufacturer’s commitment to funding research and support grants for pediatric oncology centres throughout the country. Hope on Wheels Chair Rein Knol …

Ottawa is moving to make bail harder to get and sentences longer for repeat and violent offenders as part of a new crackdown on auto theft and organized crime. Justice Minister Sean Fraser and Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for …

A new Pollara survey shows broad public support for shielding Canada’s auto industry in trade negotiations with the U.S., with three-in-four respondents saying a collapse of the sector would be “devastating” for the national economy. The poll, commissioned by Unifor …

E Automotive (EINC), the parent company of EBlock, EDealer and Cars.ca, is divesting two of its U.S. physical auction locations so the company can focus on expanding its market position within the Canadian auto sector. It will continue investing in …

Mercedes-Benz is giving its Canadian electric vehicle customers a major boost in charging convenience. The OEM announced that its battery electric drivers can now plug into more than 25,000 Tesla Superchargers across Canada and the United States. The move comes …

All bets are now off in terms of where things stand on Canada-U.S. trade talks, and in particular what impact this might have on Canada’s auto industry and auto retailers.  There were recent rumblings out of Ottawa and Washington that …

Automotive industry players in Canada likely heaved a sigh of relief after the federal government announced trade talks between Canada and the United States will resume. Both parties are eyeing a deal by July 21.  It was not Canada’s automotive …

Go Auto has acquired two new dealerships in Richmond, B.C.: Go Richmond Subaru (formerly Richmond Subaru) and Go Richmond Kia (formerly Kia Richmond).  “These acquisitions further solidify our presence in the Greater Vancouver Area and align with our strategic goal …

Fifty years after opening its first Porsche dealership and 65 years after it started as a business, Mark Motors Group celebrated both anniversaries in style. Earlier this month, the Ottawa-based dealership group opened Mark Motors Porsche Destination Centre, replacing the …

B.C.’s auto sector needs a global solution to solve tech shortage British Columbia’s automotive sector is at a turning point. Valued at over $17 billion annually and employing more than 30,000 people, the sector plays a crucial role in our province’s …

Chaos reigns supreme as OEMs try to make sense of the new world order With so much visibility these days on trade and tariffs with respect to the activity of the U.S. President, what has flown somewhat under the radar …

Upgrade opportunities abound but you need a consistent process Before spending more advertising dollars trying to attract new customers, ensure you have solid procedures in place for “Upgrade Opportunities.” Who can you target? Any customers who paid cash; Any finance …

As dealership fraud rises, so do efforts from Canada’s bankers to help dealers fight back. For decades, Canadian auto dealers have relied on their banking partners not only for capital but for stability, training, and trusted guidance. Few know this …

Find out who’s up, down, and why in our annual look at how the year is shaping up for new vehicle sales Predictability has gone out the window.  Within the last five years, Canada’s automotive industry moved from a pandemic …

Dealer associations are stepping up efforts to help dealers fill tech shortages Technician shortages remain a reality and a looming threat to businesses in Canada, though efforts to fill these gaps have intensified since our last update in 2024.  Back …