Canada’s auto industry is still trying to assess what the arrival of Chinese-built electric vehicles will mean for the market, even as Ottawa has begun to formalize how those vehicles could enter the country. In interviews with Canadian auto dealer …
The North American auto market is expected to cool in 2026, with most key metrics edging lower after a stronger-than-anticipated 2025, according to Cox Automotive’s latest industry outlook. The company projects U.S. new-vehicle sales will reach 15.8 million units in …
Canadian light vehicle production declined slightly in 2025, as longstanding structural challenges were compounded by new short-term pressures, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Total output fell to 1.2 million units, down from 1.3 million in 2024 — a fraction of …
Auto industry groups are calling on British Columbia to scrap its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, warning the policy is out of step with federal direction and current market conditions. In a joint statement issued March 24 in Vancouver, the Canadian …
Dilawri Group has opened a new standalone Genesis facility in Regina, adding to the luxury brand’s growing retail presence across Canada. The dealership, announced in a March 2026 release, reflects Genesis’s continued push toward dedicated, high-end retail environments, separate from …
Canada’s used wholesale vehicle market posted another modest decline in mid-March, extending a gradual downward trend as pricing continues to normalize. According to Canadian Black Book’s Market Insights report for the week ending March 14, wholesale values slipped by 0.20 …
The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) is calling for nominations for its Women Driven Leadership Awards, part of a broader push to recognize leadership and support industry development across the province. In a recent member update, the association said …
Cox Automotive has processed more than 10 million pounds of EV battery “black mass,” marking a milestone as the industry prepares for a growing wave of used electric vehicles, according to a company news release. The material, recovered through the …
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” …
Start the new automotive sales year with clarity and purpose As a new automotive sales year gets underway, what separates the most successful sales professionals from the rest isn’t merely the number of vehicles they sold last year — it’s the …
Dealers attending NADA 2026 heard AI promises everywhere. What should they take seriously now? The AI conversation in automotive accelerated rapidly in 2025. Some dealers moved quickly, others more cautiously. What mattered was whether restraint was deliberate, driven by learning, engagement, …
Chuck Seguin looks ahead at a year shaped by economic headwinds, shifting OEM demands, and continued dealer resilience Since we are at the beginning of the New Year, I thought it would be appropriate to offer some insights into the …
Dealers hoping to catch a breath after the chaos and uncertainty of 2025 are facing another year with even less certainty. To no one’s surprise, the Canadian automotive industry faces ongoing uncertainty in 2026, still feeling the effects of U.S. President …
CADA 360 Drive HR integrates AI and automation to improve accuracy, culture, and employee engagement. A new wave of innovation is redefining dealership HR, giving dealers something they’ve never fully had before: real control over people risk, compliance, and culture. …
Dealers continue to open their wallets and hearts. While we generally feature dealers from across Canada and all brands in our Champions of Charity feature, this heartwarming story captures the spirit of giving that so many dealers illustrate in their …
