Canadian light-vehicle sales totalled an estimated 178,000 units in April, down 3.9 per cent from the roughly 186,000 units sold in the same month last year, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). The April results come one year after the …
U.S. wholesale used-vehicle values continued to strengthen in early June, according to Cox Automotive’s latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI). The index rose to 213.9 in the first 15 days of June, reflecting a 0.6 per cent increase in …
The Nova Scotia Automobile Dealers Association (NSADA) is celebrating its 60th anniversary and recognizing the Pathfinder Group, which has worked with the association for nearly as long, helping guide it through significant industry and public-policy challenges. NSADA President John MacNeil …
Two Canadian dealer groups are celebrating 100 years in business, reaching the milestone through markedly different growth strategies. Montreal-based Girard Automobile has remained a single Stellantis dealership through four generations of family ownership, while Murray Auto Group has grown into …
Canadian used-vehicle wholesale prices continued to decline last week, according to the latest Canadian Black Book (CBB) Market Insights report, as both car and truck segments recorded losses. The overall wholesale market fell 0.29 per cent for the week ending …
Hyundai Auto Canada used Canada’s FIFA World Cup debut on home soil to shine a spotlight on childhood cancer awareness through its Hyundai Hope on Wheels program. The automaker, an official mobility partner of FIFA World Cup 2026, said a …
Canada’s used vehicle market posted a modest recovery in April, with sales increasing month-over-month even as overall demand remained below year-ago levels. According to CARFAX Canada’s June 2026 Used Vehicle Market Insights report, 254,881 used vehicle transactions were recorded in …
The Quebec Auto Show is positioning itself as one of North America’s top-performing automotive events after a new attendee survey found high levels of customer satisfaction and purchase intent among visitors. The findings come from research conducted during the 2026 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
What lower-cost imports could mean for Canadian dealers Recently, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government signed a significant trade deal with China that opens the Canadian market to lower-cost electric vehicles. The consensus is that companies like BYD, and others, will …
In a volatile market, dealers return to fundamentals I am writing this article just after Canada’s overtime loss to the USA in the men’s Olympic hockey tournament gold medal game. From a hockey perspective, it was an incredibly entertaining and …
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 …
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 …
