The 2026 CADA Summit opened Wednesday in Toronto with OEM Quick Takes, a rapid-fire series of interviews moderated by journalist Jason Stein, host of SiriusXM’s Cars & Culture. The session brought together Canadian OEM leaders to outline 2026 priorities, market …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association presented its 2025 Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Survey Awards during the CADA Summit in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon, recognizing the manufacturers that earned top ratings from their dealer networks. Now in its 36th year, the …
Canada’s new Automotive Strategy moved from framework to funding this week, with Natural Resources Canada announcing more than $97 million for 155 clean transportation projects nationwide. This week’s announcement follows the federal government’s Feb. 5 launch of its broader Auto …
Canada’s automotive industry is undergoing a structural reset as prolonged trade uncertainty and U.S. tariffs force manufacturers and suppliers to rethink costs, supply chains and technology investments, according to a new report from KPMG Canada. Based on a national survey …
As British Columbia prepares to table its 2026 budget, the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) is calling for clearer policy signals on affordability, electric-vehicle targets and charging infrastructure. In a statement released Feb. 10, the Langley-based association said …
Canada’s decision to allow thousands of Chinese-made electric vehicles into the country at reduced tariffs is raising fresh cybersecurity and national security concerns, according to Global News and CTV News. According to Global News, Canada’s agreement with China would permit …
Canada’s used wholesale market weakened in the week ending Feb. 7, according to the latest Market Insights report just released this week, according to Canadian Black Book. Overall wholesale prices fell 0.71 per cent, steeper than the 0.32 per cent …
The 2026 NADA Show wrapped up February 6 in Las Vegas, delivering another busy and productive week for dealers, suppliers and partners from across North America — including a strong Canadian contingent. This year’s shift to a midweek schedule was …
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 …
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” …
Operating a dealership these days isn’t for the faint of heart. Are you still in the game? At this point in 2023, we find ourselves in a very crazy world. Dealers have many outside influences to consider as they attempt …
The automotive industry has always evolved — but the pace, scope, and unpredictability have never been greater. Over the past 20 years that Canadian auto dealer has been publishing, the automotive industry, both in Canada and globally, has undergone tremendous …
The Carney government’s first budget is a familiar tale of what is said and what is really done As Ottawa rolled out the media campaign leading to the release of the 2025 Federal Budget, one thing became clear: this is …
Dealers continue to open their wallets and hearts. While we generally feature dealers from across Canada and all brands in our Champions of Charity feature, this heartwarming story captures the spirit of giving that so many dealers illustrate in their …
Where the future of auto retail connects The NADA Show 2026 returns to Las Vegas, February 3–6 (Tuesday–Friday), bringing together dealers, manufacturers, and industry partners from around the world to explore the ideas and innovations shaping the future of automotive …
By Tim Reuss, President and CEO, Canadian Automobile Dealers Association As Canadian auto dealer marks its 20th anniversary, it is important to reflect on the vital role the publication has played in supporting Canada’s automotive retail industry. For two decades, …
