Canada’s truck dealers are calling on the federal government to move quickly on a regulatory fix they say is needed to preserve access to medium- and heavy-duty trucks in Canada, warning that a misalignment with U.S. emissions rules could create …
Canada’s automotive industry could either expand production to two million vehicles annually or lose assembly operations entirely by 2040, depending on trade policy, EV adoption and global competition, RBC Thought Leadership said in a new report examining the sector’s future. …
A growing number of consumers are buying vehicles from a single dealership, a trend CDK Global said is helping drive higher customer satisfaction during the buying process. According to the company’s latest Ease of Purchase Scorecard, 41 per cent of …
The renovation of the Newmarket Mercedes-Benz dealership is more than just converting a 25-year-old rooftop into a modern-day, state-of-the-art complex. It is a dream come true for Managing Partner Brian Fulton, the onetime Mercedes-Benz Canada president. The dealership had once …
Policaro Group is adding Danish hypercar manufacturer Zenvo Automotive to its portfolio, becoming the exclusive retail and distribution partner for Central and Eastern Canada under the banner Zenvo Toronto. The Oakville, Ont.-based dealer group announced the partnership May 20, …
Mercedes-Benz Canada and Road to Racing have introduced a new scholarship program designed to help young Canadian racing drivers advance their careers in motorsport. The Mercedes-Benz Youth in Motorsport Scholarship will provide one Road to Racing driver annually with $50,000 …
Policaro Group is adding another ultra-exclusive name to its luxury automotive portfolio after being named Zenvo Automotive’s retail and distribution partner for Central and Eastern Canada. The Oakville, Ont.-based dealer group will operate as Zenvo Toronto, while Weissach Group will …
Rising inflation and elevated borrowing costs in the United States continued to weigh on U.S. consumers in April, even as retail spending and auto credit availability showed signs of resilience, according to the latest Auto Market Weekly Summary from Cox …
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” …
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 …
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 …
