Canada’s public EV fast-charging network is seeing more activity, but the pace of expansion is slowing. According to Paren’s third-quarter 2026 State of the EV Charging Industry report, the country recorded 3.84 million public fast-charging sessions, up 37 per cent …

Dealerships are embracing artificial intelligence, but few have formal policies in place to oversee its use. CDK’s State of Dealership Cybersecurity 2026 report found that while 87 per cent of surveyed dealership leaders reported using AI in some capacity, only …

Vehicle affordability is reshaping the U.S. automotive market, with consumers increasingly adjusting what they buy, or delaying purchases altogether. In an Oct. 12 analysis, Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jeremy Robb said demand has not disappeared, but rising household expenses are …

The Canadian used vehicle market is losing value at an accelerating pace, with wholesale prices falling nearly three times faster than the previous week. According to Canadian Black Book’s (CBB) latest Market Insights report, wholesale values declined 0.35 per cent …

Canada’s automotive manufacturing sector is struggling to regain momentum, with motor vehicle assembly shipments continuing to decline amid trade tensions and production uncertainty. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), the recovery that began following pandemic-era supply chain disruptions has stalled, …

In 2001: A Space Odyssey, HAL 9000 wasn’t dangerous because it was unintelligent. HAL became dangerous because it had enormous capability, unclear instructions and far too much authority. A Canadian dealership recently experienced its own, considerably less dramatic, HAL moment. A …

We have been posting on social media for years about the likely arrival of Chinese vehicles in Canada. We have also argued that, to sell vehicles here, Chinese automakers should be required to build some of them here. Canada’s automotive …

In a recent digital marketing lecture at Georgian College, ChatGPT recommended that I wait for a car that didn’t exist instead of buying one 15 minutes away. The class and I had decided to shop for a used BMW 230i, harnessing the …

Organized crime groups are changing how they acquire vehicles in Canada, shifting from conventional theft toward increasingly sophisticated financing fraud that can allow vehicles to be exported before anyone realizes a crime has occurred. That was the warning from the …

With a midnight tariff deadline looming, the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association says it is cautiously optimistic that Canada and the United States can reach an agreement that avoids another escalation in the trade dispute and provides relief for the auto …

I have written about leadership before, but I find it a worthwhile subject to bring up again. I find that many great service or parts advisors get promoted and suddenly become the “manager.” What exactly does that mean? I get …

There is no question that affordability has become a major defining issue facing British Columbians and Canadians. Whether it’s housing, groceries, fuel or transportation, families are feeling the cumulative impact of rising costs. But while consumers continue to face mounting …

There is a number familiar to aerospace engineers: 11.2 kilometres per second. That is Earth’s escape velocity — the speed needed to break free of its gravitational pull without further propulsion. Fall short and physics wins. The rocket comes back down. You …

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s agreement to allow a limited number of Chinese-made electric vehicles into Canada at a reduced tariff has triggered a growing debate about what their arrival could mean for manufacturers, dealers and consumers. The arrangement established a …

Canada’s automotive industry met the challenges of 2025 head-on, appearing to recognize that many of the difficulties it faced were not self-made but driven by factors well beyond the control of individual dealers. The year ended with the highest Canadian auto …

In this new series, Canadian auto dealer meets the provincial associations that represent dealers across the country to learn about their priorities, challenges and work on behalf of members. As the Saskatchewan Automobile Dealers Association (SADA) prepares to celebrate 85 …