A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) found that 49 per cent of all automotive businesses in Ontario have either paused or cancelled investments as a result of the U.S.-Canada trade war.  Data from CFIB’s report …

The Canadian automotive industry faces even greater uncertainty in the Canada-U.S. trade conflict with the threat of a new 35 per cent tariff (what may be non-CUSMA) on Canadian goods starting August 1.  DesRosiers Automotive Consultants said industries have been …

Recent data released by the Clarify Group reveals that Canadian auto shows continue to play an important role in the new car buying journey for consumers — even as OEMs shift marketing strategies and tighten their budgets. The automotive research …

F&I provider LGM Financial Services has announced a strategic financial investment from one of Japan’s largest general trading companies, Marubeni Corporation.  In a news release, LGM said the partnership marks a “powerful step forward” and that the company will maintain …

The Canadian used wholesale market was down -0.35% in pricing for the week ending on July 12, according to Canadian Black Book’s Market Insights report.  Last week, that decline was -0.13%, while the 2017-2019 average of the same period as …

There is movement on the zero-emissions vehicle incentive front, as dealers in Canada will have a month to get their claims in and receive reimbursement from the federal government.  The program, which offered up to $5,000 in rebates for eligible …

CARFAX Canada has launched a new consumer tool known as Vehicle Monitoring for Canadian consumers to help in the fight against VIN fraud and vehicle theft. The tool builds on the company’s recent launch of the VIN Fraud Check tool …

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” …

Vehicle prices have risen more than many consumer goods, but the margin isn’t as wide as you might expect While walking through the Canadian International AutoShow something stood out to me: the prices of the vehicles on display.  There has …

How Canadian dealers can boost profits, efficiency, and customer experience Artificial Intelligence has been making headlines everywhere. Maybe you’ve started managing your schedule or getting help to draft emails you’d rather not write yourself.  Now, as you gain comfort with AI tools, you …

Leadership is more important than ever to weather storms Today’s business and political conversations are filled with questions of leadership.  Who are the right leaders to move our country to the next level? Which automotive leaders can help us through …

An Artificial Intelligence tsunami is on the way. The people that understand how to use the power behind it are going to have a new lease on their careers. The depth of value offered by artificial intelligence to a dealership’s …

In times of uncertainty, execution is your edge to drive leads and business into your dealership Economic uncertainty is rising. Consumers are cautious. New vehicle demand may dip.  But for smart dealers, that’s not a reason to panic — it’s a reason to …

Canadian auto dealer columnist Wolfgang Koehler shares what female techs told him about what it’s like being a woman in our industry. We can do better.  In the previous issue, I wrote about a personal account of a female service technician …