Canada’s automotive industry players are navigating a sourcing shake-up as they seek vehicles from locations other than the U.S. The federal government recently pulled back on some counter-tariffs, though the counter-tariffs on the U.S.-built vehicles remain. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants said …
U.S. consumers are racing to buy electric vehicles before time runs out, a similar story experienced in Quebec when the Canadian government paused ZEV incentives earlier this year. CARFAX reported a sharp surge in sales of electric and hybrid vehicles …
Canadian Black Book’s latest Market Insights report shows wholesale used vehicle prices continue to soften, with trucks/SUVs leading the decline. For the week ending Sept. 21, 2025, overall wholesale prices slipped -0.24%, compared to the prior week’s -0.23%. Trucks/SUVs decreased …
September U.S. new-vehicle sales are anticipated to show a resilient market — one that continues to shake off key policy changes and economic uncertainty, according to a report from Cox Automotive. Based on the company, the September new-vehicle SAAR (Seasonally …
In response to the ongoing auto tariff situation the federal government has announced a series of supportive measures aimed at protecting workers and helping businesses adapt. The announcement, made by Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary …
Canada’s largest private-sector union is calling on the federal government to maintain its 100 per cent surtax on electric vehicles imported from China, warning that removing the measure could further destabilize the domestic auto industry. Unifor warned that without the …
Ontario-based digital used vehicle retailer Clutch has appointed U.S. automotive veteran Richard Ball as its new Chief Production Officer. His resume includes high-impact roles at Carvana, Vroom, CarMax, and Sonic Automotive. In his new position Ball will have oversight of …
The Canadian automotive industry has lost one of its pillars following the passing of Vincenzo (Vip) Palladino, founder and patriarch of the Palladino Auto Group. He was 95. The Palladino Group announced his passing on Tuesday through its social media …
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” …
Following a consistent, and challenging interview process will help you find great candidates The importance of having a consistent recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training and ongoing coaching program for your dealership and all departments is critical. It is the stuff …
How dealers can increase their enterprise value during recessionary periods Today’s volatile economic environment has created significant challenges for dealers. New tariffs and supply chain issues are raising concerns on dealers’ ability to continue as a going concern. Dealers’ must remain …
Based on our observations most dealerships are missing out on opportunities for tire and alignment sales When we ask general managers or dealer principals: “Are you in the tire business?” 99 per cent of the time the answer is yes. Once …
Even with slumping demand, vanishing rebates and changing priorities, some dealerships are all charged up about EV sales These are interesting and challenging times for dealers selling electric vehicles because some manufacturers are actively promoting their EV production plans while …
Celebrating dealer excellence in three categories: Ambassadorship, Business Innovation and Retail Operations. Each year since 2006, three car dealers are named CADA Laureates. It’s an exclusive group, and recognizes outstanding career success and achievement. From among the 3,200 car dealers …
Auto lenders like CIBC get close to dealers to ensure their programs keep evolving with the times With so much uncertainty in the economy and the auto industry, the lenders that serve dealerships are having to adapt and pivot with …
