Canada’s truck dealers are calling on the federal government to move quickly on a regulatory fix they say is needed to preserve access to medium- and heavy-duty trucks in Canada, warning that a misalignment with U.S. emissions rules could create …
Policaro Group is adding another ultra-exclusive name to its luxury automotive portfolio after being named Zenvo Automotive’s retail and distribution partner for Central and Eastern Canada. The Oakville, Ont.-based dealer group will operate as Zenvo Toronto, while Weissach Group will …
Rising inflation and elevated borrowing costs in the United States continued to weigh on U.S. consumers in April, even as retail spending and auto credit availability showed signs of resilience, according to the latest Auto Market Weekly Summary from Cox …
The New Car Dealers Association of B.C. and the Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia are calling on the province to scrap its planned expansion of the provincial sales tax to professional services, warning the move would unfairly raise costs …
Auto theft claims costs in Ontario declined in 2025 but continue to significantly exceed pre-pandemic levels, according to new figures released by the Insurance Bureau of Canada. The industry group said auto theft claims in Ontario totalled $485 million in …
New-vehicle affordability declined modestly in April as consumers faced higher prices, rising interest rates and reduced incentives, according to the latest Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. The index showed the estimated average auto loan rate increased by nine basis …
Canadian wholesale used-vehicle prices continued to decline in the week ending May 16, with truck and SUV segments leading the market downward, according to the latest Canadian Black Book Market Insights report. Overall wholesale prices fell 0.32 per cent for …
The U.S. electric vehicle market softened in April as new EV sales declined alongside broader weakness in overall vehicle demand, according to the latest EV Market Monitor from Cox Automotive. New EV sales totalled an estimated 76,889 units in April, …
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 …
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 …
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” …
A practical exercise for dealership leaders to identify wasted time, improve processes, and better support technicians “Gemba” is a Japanese term used in Lean processes. It means “go to where the action is.” In a vehicle manufacturing plant, a CEO …
What lower-cost imports could mean for Canadian dealers Recently, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government signed a significant trade deal with China that opens the Canadian market to lower-cost electric vehicles. The consensus is that companies like BYD, and others, will …
In a volatile market, dealers return to fundamentals I am writing this article just after Canada’s overtime loss to the USA in the men’s Olympic hockey tournament gold medal game. From a hockey perspective, it was an incredibly entertaining and …
From employee benefits to HR to garage insurance, CADA 360 programs are evolving to help dealers better manage risk For dealers, risk management now extends well beyond garage insurance or workplace safety programs. It touches employee benefits, HR compliance, CGL insurance, …
Trade tensions and shifting policy are forcing manufacturers and dealers to adapt as North America’s auto market enters a period of uncertainty U.S. President Donald Trump has often described tariffs as “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” For many in …
Sym-Tech Dealer Services is betting that better-trained people and a better customer experience lead to stronger F&I outcomes In dealership F&I, performance is usually measured in results: revenue, product penetration, and consistency from one manager to the next. But Derek …
