The Canadian government will soon be putting an indefinite pause on the rebates eligible for the purchase of zero emission vehicles due to the program funds almost being depleted. Transport Canada announced on Thursday there is only $71,817,104 remaining in …

Volvo Cars Canada announced a partnership with Canada Snowboard that will allow the OEM to connect with Canadians and families who have a passion for winter sports and adventure. In a news release, the organization said the goal is to engage …

The Canadian used wholesale market saw a decline of -0.14% in pricing for the week ending on Jan. 4, 2025, revealing a decrease that was less steep than the prior week’s -0.21% and the 2017-2019 average of -0.35%. Based on …

  In looking back at the last year, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants wondered whether 2024 was the start of the new normal or simply a pause from chaotic times to come? They said the last few years have been difficult for …

As the new year begins dealers may be interested in DesRosiers Automotive Consultants’ latest update on automotive employment, which revealed a minor 0.6% increase back in October 2024 although performance for some industries varied. Manufacturing seemed to dip as the …

Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America received $4.5 million in funding from a division of the U.S. Department of Energy for a project meant to develop an industry-relevant template for a 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) facility of the future — where …

Depending on which dealer you talk to and the brand or multiple brands they retail, there is reason for optimism or concern for vehicle sales in Canada this year, according to some people interviewed by Canadian auto dealer. While new …

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” …

Qualcomm, which creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology, is poised to dominate electric vehicles before Apple has the chance to do so, according to WIRED. The company’s Digital Chassis is an internet-connected automotive technology platform “that combines …

Is your training customer experience centric? Earlier this year, CDK Global reported that 84 per cent of dealers identified improving customer experience (CX) as their top strategy for 2024. (2024 CDK Global Friction Points Study)  We know that CX is a key …

Expert tips on how to start a car dealership in Canada  You’ve dreamed of owning your own dealership for years. You’ve carefully thought through the pros and cons, spent time gaining industry experience and building networks. It’s within your reach. …

Many next gen buyers don’t have the same attachment to brands. What does this mean for retailers? The automotive industry can be a joy to work in. The history of brands and models always brings me a smile, whether with …

Our annual salute to some of the many auto dealers who give back and make a real difference in the lives of people in their communities  Giving back to the community has always been woven into the fabric of the people running …

CADA 360 Drive HR platform can revolutionize your dealership workforce management PARTNER CONTENT Dealers understand that the most important asset in their dealership is the people. To keep staff happy and motivated, dealers need the best tools to recruit, train …

Dealer associations help their members find skilled techs overseas Over the next several years, between 2022-2031, job openings for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers are anticipated to reach 54,000. The number of job seekers is …