Canada’s luxury vehicle market has given back years of growth, with its share of new light vehicle sales falling to 12.5 per cent in the first half of 2026, according to new analysis from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). The decline …
Canada’s new and used vehicle markets held up better than expected during the first half of 2026, as improving inventory and easing prices helped support demand despite continued economic uncertainty, according to AutoTrader’s latest Price Index. The report found that …
Reynolds and Reynolds has shared details for an industry keynote panel and five dealership innovation finalists to the program for Amplify 2026, taking place Aug. 10-11 in Carlsbad, Calif. The afternoon keynote will bring together automotive investors and dealership leaders …
Affordable, economical vehicles were among the fastest-moving used models in Canada in June, while several of the country’s most popular nameplates posted strong sales gains, according to new CarGurus data. The Honda Fit recorded the shortest average time on dealer …
Dealers looking to compare their warranty coverage with competing brands can consult CAA-Quebec’s updated 2026 analysis of new-vehicle warranty programs offered across Canada. The annual study provides a side-by-side look at comprehensive and powertrain warranties, hybrid and electric-drive components, emissions …
Ontario drivers are cutting back on discretionary spending and changing how they travel as higher fuel prices continue to squeeze household budgets, according to a new survey from CAA South Central Ontario, a trend that could also influence how consumers …
Canada’s public EV fast-charging network continued to expand in the second quarter of 2026, with operators adding capacity faster than drivers are using it, according to Paren’s Canadian EV Fast Charging — Q2 2026 report. The report found 390 new …
Canadian wholesale used-vehicle prices continued to soften last week, posting their largest weekly decline in several weeks as seasonal trends weighed on both car and truck values. According to Canadian Black Book’s Market Insights report for the week ending July …
The famous navy blue CADA Laureate crested jackets, old stories and an unmistakable reunion energy were everywhere as more than 30 CADA Laureate award recipients gathered in Ottawa and Gatineau to mark the program’s 20th anniversary. The event mixed nostalgia …
More than 30 CADA Laureates from across Canada heard a frank assessment of the political and economic challenges facing the auto retail sector during business sessions at the program’s 20th anniversary gathering in Gatineau, Que. CADA leaders, manufacturer association executives …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has released the names of the 15 finalists vying to become the next recipients of its prestigious Laureate Awards. The association announced the finalists in its CADA Newsline newsletter on Monday, kicking off the …
PBS Systems is betting that support, flexibility and long-term relationships matter more than a list of features For most dealers, the question is no longer what a DMS can do. At this point, every major platform can point to a …
The shift in power enables faster action, but raises stakes for oversight and industry engagement There is no denying that the emergence of a Liberal majority government marks a significant shift in Ottawa’s political landscape, one that will have real …
Data shows auto shows drive real purchases, not just awareness or browsing A persistent myth still circulates that auto shows are primarily a brand awareness exercise—a place for families to collect brochures and sit in cars they have no immediate …
Plan overhaul gives dealers more control, stronger oversight and a modernized CADA 360 Benefits program The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has finalized a new master services agreement with Canada Life, resetting how the CADA 360 Benefits program is governed, administered and …
Barry Hillier, CEO and co-founder of Auto Agentic AI, outlines a seven-stage framework for AI maturity in his book, From the Transactional Age to the Intelligence Age: The automotive playbook for rebuilding organizations around AI, which examines how dealerships move …
Dealers adopt tech, but integration and impact still lag The inaugural Canada’s Automotive Retail Technology Study (CARTS), sponsored by RBC Automotive Finance, offers a detailed look at what is shaping dealer satisfaction with retail technology and where the biggest gaps …
