Auto industry groups are calling on British Columbia to scrap its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, warning the policy is out of step with federal direction and current market conditions. In a joint statement issued March 24 in Vancouver, the Canadian …
Canada’s used wholesale vehicle market posted another modest decline in mid-March, extending a gradual downward trend as pricing continues to normalize. According to Canadian Black Book’s Market Insights report for the week ending March 14, wholesale values slipped by 0.20 …
The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) is calling for nominations for its Women Driven Leadership Awards, part of a broader push to recognize leadership and support industry development across the province. In a recent member update, the association said …
Cox Automotive has processed more than 10 million pounds of EV battery “black mass,” marking a milestone as the industry prepares for a growing wave of used electric vehicles, according to a company news release. The material, recovered through the …
The Vancouver International Auto Show returns next week, with organizers promising one of the largest editions of the event in recent years. The show, owned and operated by the New Car Dealers Association of B.C., runs March 25-29 at the …
Canadian consumers are reassessing their approach to electric vehicles, with new data from EY Canada pointing to a shift toward more practical buying decisions. According to EY’s latest Mobility Consumer Index, 30 per cent of potential EV buyers in Canada …
Canadian car ownership and commuting patterns are increasingly shaped by geography, with new data from car-sharing platform Turo highlighting a widening gap between major urban markets. The analysis identifies Toronto as the least car-dependent large city in Canada, while Calgary …
Rising gasoline prices are expected to increase demand for clean-energy vehicles in British Columbia, particularly plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, according to the New Car Dealers Association of BC. The association said sustained pressure at the pump is influencing consumer behaviour, …
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 …
Canadian-based taq Automotive Intelligence has teamed up with VinFast to support a digital retailing offering for customers of the electric vehicle manufacturer. The partnership was announced on July 4; under the agreement taq Automotive Intelligence will provide an “intelligence-based, white-labeled” …
Start the new automotive sales year with clarity and purpose As a new automotive sales year gets underway, what separates the most successful sales professionals from the rest isn’t merely the number of vehicles they sold last year — it’s the …
Chuck Seguin looks ahead at a year shaped by economic headwinds, shifting OEM demands, and continued dealer resilience Since we are at the beginning of the New Year, I thought it would be appropriate to offer some insights into the …
How auto retail executives can build a thought partner to accompany them on their journey Senior leadership can be lonely. You’re expected to make fast decisions with incomplete information, navigate competing priorities, and maintain a consistent philosophy across dozens — sometimes …
Dealers hoping to catch a breath after the chaos and uncertainty of 2025 are facing another year with even less certainty. To no one’s surprise, the Canadian automotive industry faces ongoing uncertainty in 2026, still feeling the effects of U.S. President …
Engagement beats reach in digital marketing’s next act Dealers will need to rethink how engagement is measured, and where customers are getting stuck. The automotive industry’s latest evolutionary phase may appear de-evolutionary on the surface: digital marketing is melting back …
Dealers continue to open their wallets and hearts. While we generally feature dealers from across Canada and all brands in our Champions of Charity feature, this heartwarming story captures the spirit of giving that so many dealers illustrate in their …
