Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Michael Robinet, VP, Forecast Strategy, S&P Global Mobility about his session at the upcoming CADA Summit being held February 11, 2026 in Toronto. Robinet gives a sneak preview of his presentation about …
Car dealers aren’t the only mobility firms supporting Quebec charities. The ride-hailing service Lyft, is now increasingly active in the province on several fronts. Lyft is extending its presence in Quebec with the launch of its Round Up & Donate …
New-vehicle affordability in the United States weakened for the third consecutive month in October, according to the latest Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. The data underscores growing financial pressure on American buyers as incentives shrink and borrowing costs remain …
British Columbia’s new-car dealers are welcoming the province’s latest adjustments to its zero-emission vehicle rules, calling them a practical response to immediate market pressures. But the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) said the measures still fall short of …
An online product developed by AutoTrader for automakers is giving them a tool to market their new cars with personalized, branded content, providing dealers with broader opportunities to retail inventory and helping consumers in their shopping experience. Storefront, launched in …
Quebec’s new-vehicle market softened in October, posting a 7.9-per-cent decline from the unusually high, incentive-driven results of October 2024. The province’s year-to-date total now sits 0.5 per cent below the same period last year, marking a shift for a market …
October delivered a sharp pullback in the U.S. electric-vehicle market as the federal EV tax credit expired, ending three months of accelerated demand and pushing both new and used EV inventories higher, according to a Cox Automotive report. Buyers in …
The conversation around fixed operations at the Western Canadian Dealer Summit (WCDS) in Lake Louise took on a sharper tone this year. Rather than focusing primarily on efficiency tools or process improvements, Friday’s panel of fixed operations leaders warned that …
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” …
In uncertain times, dealers are buckling down and dialed in on what they need The year keeps on ticking by. We are still waiting, however, for some evidence of normality as we begin to assemble our plans for 2026. …
High dealership turnover can put key customer data at risk In 2024, CADA Workforce Study measured overall dealership turnover rates at 31 per cent. The sales consultant and service advisor roles were the highest for turnover at 33 and 36 per cent, respectively. I …
The incentive “carrot” has been taken away, while the “stick” remains firmly in place September 9th marked International EV Day — traditionally a time to celebrate progress. But this year, British Columbia stands at a crossroads. After 15 years of leadership …
Canadian startup leverages deep dealer experience and association partnerships to deliver “agentic AI” tailored to each rooftop’s operations A new name is emerging on the Canadian dealer technology scene. FliteHouse, headquartered in London and Toronto, Ont., is an artificial intelligence …
Tire storage can be a lucrative business for dealers — especially if it drives more service activity Tire storage has become such an increasing source of revenue and customer retention that dealers have made it a priority in terms of creating …
KPI Dealer Solutions brings dealership know-how to boost performance and drive adoption of tools and processes KPI Dealer Solutions’ mission is to help dealerships strengthen operations by working directly with managers and staff to close process and performance gaps, train …
