CarDoor has launched a new vehicle-selling platform that allows verified dealers to compete in real time for consumer vehicles, a model the company says will improve inventory sourcing while offering sellers prices based on current market demand. The Ontario-based company …
Holand Automotive Group has expanded its leasing business through the acquisition of part of the John Scotti Leasing Inc. portfolio, a move that underscores the growing importance of leasing operations as dealership groups diversify their revenue streams and strengthen long-term …
Calgary’s dealer community is mourning the unexpected death of Glen Richardson, a partner in three dealerships and a respected industry and community leader. Richardson, known affectionately as “GR,” died July 19 at the age of 87, shortly after attending a …
Nearly three-quarters of Canadians believe advanced anti-theft technology should be mandatory in new vehicles, as confidence in existing vehicle security continues to erode, according to a new survey commissioned by Équité Association. The 2026 Canadian Auto Theft Impact Survey, conducted …
Insurance premiums have become the fastest-rising vehicle ownership expense in Canada over the past four years, outpacing increases in gasoline, maintenance and vehicle purchase prices, according to new Consumer Price Index (CPI) analysis from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). The report …
Affordability pressures are fundamentally changing how Canadians approach vehicle ownership, with consumers holding onto vehicles longer, prioritizing lower operating costs and placing greater emphasis on long-term value, according to a new market analysis from Canadian Black Book (CBB). The report …
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Paige Nethercott, Event Manager for ACE with the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) about the association’s Automotive Conference & Expo (ACE) event happening October 15-16 in Niagara Falls. This …
Artificial intelligence is taking on a larger role in the vehicle shopping journey with CarGurus launching a new AI-powered shopping assistant for Canadian consumers. According to CarGurus, its new conversational tool, called Guru, allows shoppers to describe the type of …
The famous navy blue CADA Laureate crested jackets, old stories and an unmistakable reunion energy were everywhere as more than 30 CADA Laureate award recipients gathered in Ottawa and Gatineau to mark the program’s 20th anniversary. The event mixed nostalgia …
More than 30 CADA Laureates from across Canada heard a frank assessment of the political and economic challenges facing the auto retail sector during business sessions at the program’s 20th anniversary gathering in Gatineau, Que. CADA leaders, manufacturer association executives …
Dealers weighing whether to represent a Chinese OEM were urged to look beyond product, pricing and contracts during a business session in Gatineau, Que. featuring a gathering of CADA Laureate award winners. Niel Hiscox, CEO of Clarify Group, and publisher …
PBS Systems is betting that support, flexibility and long-term relationships matter more than a list of features For most dealers, the question is no longer what a DMS can do. At this point, every major platform can point to a …
Data shows auto shows drive real purchases, not just awareness or browsing A persistent myth still circulates that auto shows are primarily a brand awareness exercise—a place for families to collect brochures and sit in cars they have no immediate …
Dealers are battling through short-term disruption and long-term uncertainty In communities right across Canada, bingo halls regularly attract hundreds of patrons looking to test their luck. Bingo balls bounce and spin, delivering random outcomes. Similarly, opinions on where the North …
Artificial intelligence is becoming embedded in automotive retail, shaping how dealers respond to leads, price inventory and market vehicles. But while adoption is accelerating, understanding remains uneven, with many dealers still experimenting without fully grasping how the technology could reshape …
Plan overhaul gives dealers more control, stronger oversight and a modernized CADA 360 Benefits program The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has finalized a new master services agreement with Canada Life, resetting how the CADA 360 Benefits program is governed, administered and …
Dealers adopt tech, but integration and impact still lag The inaugural Canada’s Automotive Retail Technology Study (CARTS), sponsored by RBC Automotive Finance, offers a detailed look at what is shaping dealer satisfaction with retail technology and where the biggest gaps …
