Reynolds and Reynolds drew record attendance to its fourth annual Amplify retail summit in Carlsbad, Calif., where dealers gathered to explore new technology, share operating ideas and get a closer look at the company’s expanding AI roadmap. The two-day event …
U.S. new-vehicle prices reached their highest level of the year in July, even as the sales pace softened and consumers increasingly favoured lower-priced segments. Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand, reported an average transaction price (ATP) of $49,855, up …
Hyundai Motor Group is expanding artificial intelligence across its business, building on a digital transformation effort that began in 2019. The automaker outlined its progress and future plans at its AX Achievement Showcase in Seoul on Aug. 12, saying accumulated …
Auto theft declined across Canada during the first half of 2026, extending a downward trend as governments, insurers and law enforcement continue efforts to combat vehicle crime. Équité Association’s First Half of 2026 Auto Theft Trend Report found 20,759 private …
CarGurus has announced the winners of its 2026 Top Dealer Awards, recognizing Canadian dealerships that stand out for customer satisfaction and competitive vehicle pricing. The automotive marketplace said fewer than 10 per cent of dealerships on its platform earned the …
Canadian used-vehicle wholesale prices continued their gradual retreat in the week ending Aug. 8, with the overall market declining 0.19 per cent, according to the latest Market Insights data. The decline was slightly steeper than the previous week’s 0.16 per …
DAS Technology has received a Gold Stevie Award for technology designed to help dealerships and other retailers improve their visibility in artificial intelligence-powered search. The company’s Power AI Search version X was named Technology Breakthrough of the Year in the …
Canada’s light vehicle market recorded a second straight month of year-over-year growth in July, with DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) estimating sales reached 173,000 units, up from 172,000 units in July 2025. The 0.5 per cent increase follows June’s 1.9 per …
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 …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has released the names of the 15 finalists vying to become the next recipients of its prestigious Laureate Awards. The association announced the finalists in its CADA Newsline newsletter on Monday, kicking off the …
Dealerships are absorbing the cost and the strain of fixing problems they did not create I have tremendous respect for all the dealer principals and general managers in Canada, and the challenges they face every day. The car business has …
Fuel costs and interest rates are reshaping how Canadians shop for vehicles We are in turbulent times. Rising fuel prices and economic instability are having a direct, multi-layered impact on consumer behaviour in the retail automotive market. Buying patterns are …
The shift in power enables faster action, but raises stakes for oversight and industry engagement There is no denying that the emergence of a Liberal majority government marks a significant shift in Ottawa’s political landscape, one that will have real …
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 …
Barry Hillier, CEO and co-founder of Auto Agentic AI, outlines a seven-stage framework for AI maturity in his book, From the Transactional Age to the Intelligence Age: The automotive playbook for rebuilding organizations around AI, which examines how dealerships move …
Vendors say study confirms adoption, trust and integration challenges Technology providers say the Canada’s Automotive Retail Technology Study (CARTS) confirms what many have been hearing from dealers for years. The issue is not access to technology. It is getting that …
