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 …
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, …
CADEX returned to Halifax with its largest audience ever, drawing more than 300 dealers, suppliers and industry leaders to Casino Nova Scotia for a sold-out 14th edition of the event organized by the Nova Scotia Automobile Dealers Association (NSADA). With …
Canada’s share of light vehicle imports sourced from the United States declined over the past year as automakers adjusted to ongoing trade tensions and tariff measures between the two countries. According to data released by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), the …
Groupe Saillant is going big with Volvo Ville de Québec. Ground has been broken for a new multi-level, multi-purpose Volvo dealership in Quebec City that will be the manufacturer’s biggest rooftop in Canada. It is expected to be ready next …
Unifor will launch its 2026 Detroit Three contract negotiations with Ford Motor Co. on June 22, the union announced Monday, as Canada’s automotive sector continues to face what union leaders described as “unprecedented challenges.” The union said it selected Ford …
In its April Monetary Policy Report, the Bank of Canada said tariffs and trade uncertainty are expected to continue affecting the Canadian economy, including sectors tied closely to automotive manufacturing and retail. The central bank said current U.S. tariffs are …
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 …
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 …
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 …
