The federal government has unveiled a $6-billion plan to recruit, train and hire up to 100,000 skilled trades workers, positioning the initiative as a key pillar in strengthening Canada’s workforce and industrial capacity. Announced as part of the spring economic …
Distribution Stox officially inaugurated one of its key logistics hubs on April 30 with a new Ottawa facility designed to deliver products faster across southeastern Ontario. Located at 1100 Last Mile Drive in the city’s south end, the 122,000-square-foot site …
Canadian auto sales reached an estimated 178,000 units in April, down 3.9 per cent from 186,000 units in April 2025, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). Despite the year-over-year decline, the market continued to perform better than some had anticipated …
Go Auto has acquired Lone Star Mercedes-Benz in Calgary, rebranding the store as Mercedes-Benz South Calgary, according to a company announcement. The deal marks the dealer group’s first Mercedes-Benz dealership in Canada, complementing an existing Mercedes-Benz location in the United …
Canadian used vehicle wholesale prices for two- to six-year-old vehicles declined by an average of 0.5 per cent in recent tracking, according to the May Residual Value Newsletter from Canadian Black Book. The report noted that while values are still …
Mercedes-Benz Canada has named Susann Mayhead as its new President and CEO, according to a news release from the company. Mayhead, in the position since May 1, succeeds Andreas Tetzloff, who is leaving the organization at his own request after …
General Motors Canada said it will invest $691 million in its St. Catharines Propulsion Plant to support production of its next-generation V-8 engine. In a news release, the company said the sixth-generation engine will power high-demand vehicles, while the plant …
Dealerships are facing mounting pressure from tariffs, rising costs and softening demand, according to an insight from MNP. Tariffs are now showing up in wholesale pricing, parts availability and conversations with original equipment manufacturers, making day-to-day operations harder to manage …
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 …
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” …
Sym-Tech Dealer Services is betting that better-trained people and a better customer experience lead to stronger F&I outcomes In dealership F&I, performance is usually measured in results: revenue, product penetration, and consistency from one manager to the next. But Derek …
A simple delivery-day video strategy can help shape buyer perception, build trust, and extend the sales conversation well beyond the showroom. Pre-framing is an influence tool that allows you to shape someone’s thought process about an event or topic before …
Current economic conditions and consumer buying habits make it a challenging year for Canada’s car dealers. Canadian buying habits are closely tied to the economic conditions of the day. When the economy is thriving and people are confidently employed, spending …
New platform offers dealers an alternative to established used vehicle pricing tools Few areas of dealership operations are as entrenched as used vehicle pricing. For years, most Canadian dealers have relied on a small number of platforms — most notably vAuto — …
High turnover, skills shortages and generational shifts mean traditional hiring models no longer work. Experts weigh in on what does. As dealerships across Canada struggle to attract and retain employees, industry data suggests the challenge has less to do with …
From recording transactions to coaching managers, AI is redefining workflow in dealership finance and insurance. The process of dealerships offering customers finance and insurance options has traditionally centred on a menu presentation and the approach of the individual manager in …
