A new analysis from Cox Automotive suggests the affordability challenges facing new-vehicle buyers are being driven by broader economic pressures, not simply the price of a vehicle. In an article published following the company’s 2026 Mid-Year Review, Cox Automotive said …
Despite ongoing inflation and pressure on household budgets, the U.S. automotive market continues to show resilience, according to Cox Automotive’s latest Auto Market Weekly Summary. The report said U.S. new-vehicle transaction trends remained solid through the middle of June, while …
Justin Poy says Canada has something China’s fast-growing auto retail sector needs: decades of dealership management experience. Through the Global Dealer Academy, Poy and his partners are working with Georgian College in Barrie, Ont., to deliver a licensed Canadian automotive …
Mercedes-Benz Canada has expanded its retail presence beyond the dealership with the opening of Mercedes-Benz Studio Toronto, an immersive brand experience inside Holt Renfrew’s flagship store on Bloor Street. The studio, which opened June 26, is the first Canadian location …
Canada’s automotive community helped raise a record $900,000 for Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada during the 14th annual Drive for Smiles Montreal, one of the country’s largest automotive charity fundraising events. Held June 6 at Circuit Mont-Tremblant and presented by Groupe …
Auto theft may be declining in many parts of Ontario, but industry and government leaders say the issue remains a priority as organized vehicle crime continues to evolve. That was the message at a June 26 auto theft prevention event …
Canadian gasoline consumption reached a record high in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring the continued strength of Canada’s internal combustion vehicle fleet despite the growing presence of zero-emission vehicles. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), domestic gasoline consumption totalled …
Used electric vehicle sales in the U.S. are expected to climb to a record high in the second quarter while new EV demand continues to normalize, according to Cox Automotive’s 2026 Mid-Year Review. Cox forecasts about 128,000 used EV sales …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Canada’s new automotive strategy arrives at a pivotal moment for the country’s automotive sector. After several years of regulatory pressure, supply chain disruptions, shifting consumer preferences, and growing geopolitical competition, the federal government has recognized the need for a more …
The most effective closers build a case, present evidence and close with logic At the end of a trial, a prosecutor stands before a jury and reviews all the evidence presented during the case. The goal is simple: convince the …
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, …
How thoughtful succession and exit planning are shaping dealership value and continuity Consolidation continues to reshape Canada’s dealership landscape, bringing long-term planning into sharper focus. According to Landon Robertson, director of operations and corporate strategy at Templeton Marsh, the current …
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 …
