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 …
The U.S. auto market showed signs of slowing in April, according to Cox Automotive’s latest Auto Market Weekly Summary, as consumers pulled back on vehicle spending amid elevated fuel costs and growing affordability concerns. April’s seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) …
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 …
Canadian auto dealers are placing greater value on lenders that actively help close deals as affordability pressures continue reshaping the retail market, according to the 2026 Canada Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study released by JD Power. The study found dealers increasingly …
Japanese vehicle brands continue to outperform competitors on long-term reliability, according to a new report from online used-car retailer Clutch. The Clutch Certified Reliability Report, based on more than 100,000 vehicle inspections conducted since 2017, found German luxury brands such …
Auto theft insurance claims and losses declined in Canada in 2025, according to new data released by the Insurance Bureau of Canada. The industry association said theft claims fell 24 per cent year over year in 2025, while the value …
AutoCanada has appointed Mike Woodward as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 6, the dealership group recently announced. The Edmonton-based company said Woodward joins the leadership team with more than 18 years of financial leadership experience across public and private organizations, …
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” …
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 …
Governments move toward a more practical, market-aware approach to EV adoption Every once in a while, policy shifts happen quietly, incrementally, over years. And then there are days when the direction changes almost all at once. Canada’s automotive sector recently …
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 …
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 …
