Canada’s new and used vehicle markets held up better than expected during the first half of 2026, as improving inventory and easing prices helped support demand despite continued economic uncertainty, according to AutoTrader’s latest Price Index. The report found that …
AutoCanada has completed the sale of three British Columbia dealerships. The sale includes Island Chevrolet Buick GMC in Duncan, Abbotsford Volkswagen and Chilliwack Volkswagen. AutoCanada said the locations were outside its core regional dealership clusters, limiting opportunities to create greater …
Canada’s luxury vehicle market has given back years of growth, with its share of new light vehicle sales falling to 12.5 per cent in the first half of 2026, according to new analysis from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). The decline …
U.S. EV owners are more satisfied with their vehicles than ever and overwhelmingly plan to stay electric, according to the 2026 EV Ownership Study from CDK Global, findings that reinforce the long-term opportunity for dealerships despite a slower pace of …
U.S. new vehicle prices remained largely unchanged in June as consumers gravitated toward more affordable vehicle segments instead of postponing purchases, according to Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle reached …
Ontario drivers are cutting back on discretionary spending and changing how they travel as higher fuel prices continue to squeeze household budgets, according to a new survey from CAA South Central Ontario, a trend that could also influence how consumers …
Canada’s public EV fast-charging network continued to expand in the second quarter of 2026, with operators adding capacity faster than drivers are using it, according to Paren’s Canadian EV Fast Charging — Q2 2026 report. The report found 390 new …
Canadian wholesale used-vehicle prices continued to soften last week, posting their largest weekly decline in several weeks as seasonal trends weighed on both car and truck values. According to Canadian Black Book’s Market Insights report for the week ending July …
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 …
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 …
PBS Systems is betting that support, flexibility and long-term relationships matter more than a list of features For most dealers, the question is no longer what a DMS can do. At this point, every major platform can point to a …
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 …
Dealers are battling through short-term disruption and long-term uncertainty In communities right across Canada, bingo halls regularly attract hundreds of patrons looking to test their luck. Bingo balls bounce and spin, delivering random outcomes. Similarly, opinions on where the North …
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 …
Plan overhaul gives dealers more control, stronger oversight and a modernized CADA 360 Benefits program The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has finalized a new master services agreement with Canada Life, resetting how the CADA 360 Benefits program is governed, administered and …
Dealers adopt tech, but integration and impact still lag The inaugural Canada’s Automotive Retail Technology Study (CARTS), sponsored by RBC Automotive Finance, offers a detailed look at what is shaping dealer satisfaction with retail technology and where the biggest gaps …
