A new survey released ahead of the 2026 Vancouver International Auto Show suggests Canadian vehicle buyers remain open to electrification but are increasingly guided by affordability and practical considerations. The 2026 Vehicle Powertrain Survey, conducted by the Vancouver International Auto …
Canada’s automotive aftermarket continued to grow in 2025 as vehicles from the strong 2015-2019 sales years moved into peak repair and maintenance cycles — a trend with implications for dealership service departments and parts operations. According to a survey conducted …
Peel Regional Police say investigators have recovered 13 stolen vehicles worth more than $800,000 after dismantling what they describe as an organized auto-theft operation in Mississauga. The investigation began in October 2025 when officers from the 11 Division Break and …
The U.S. auto retail market in 2025 did not follow a single trend. Instead, it unfolded as four distinct phases shaped by policy shifts, incentives and consumer behaviour, according to a new report from digital marketing firm Shift Digital. The …
Wholesale used-vehicle prices in Canada continued their gradual decline in early March, according to the latest Market Insights report from Canadian Black Book. The report shows overall wholesale values slipping again during the most recent reporting period as the used-vehicle …
The global electric vehicle market is poised for rapid expansion, with industry revenue projected to grow from US$1.33 trillion in 2024 to more than US$6.52 trillion by 2030, according to a new report from Grand View Research. The forecast represents …
The global automotive tire market is expected to grow steadily over the next decade as vehicle ownership increases and electric vehicles reshape tire technology. A new report from Persistence Market Research forecasts the market will expand from US$175.2 billion in …
Corporate fleet electrification could unlock nearly US$250 billion in operating-cost savings by 2030, according to a new report from consulting firm EY and European electricity industry group Eurelectric. The report, Fleet Forward: Powering the Transition to Electric Mobility, finds that …
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” …
Chuck Seguin looks ahead at a year shaped by economic headwinds, shifting OEM demands, and continued dealer resilience Since we are at the beginning of the New Year, I thought it would be appropriate to offer some insights into the …
Start the new automotive sales year with clarity and purpose As a new automotive sales year gets underway, what separates the most successful sales professionals from the rest isn’t merely the number of vehicles they sold last year — it’s the …
Dealers attending NADA 2026 heard AI promises everywhere. What should they take seriously now? The AI conversation in automotive accelerated rapidly in 2025. Some dealers moved quickly, others more cautiously. What mattered was whether restraint was deliberate, driven by learning, engagement, …
Engagement beats reach in digital marketing’s next act Dealers will need to rethink how engagement is measured, and where customers are getting stuck. The automotive industry’s latest evolutionary phase may appear de-evolutionary on the surface: digital marketing is melting back …
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 …
CADA 360 Drive HR integrates AI and automation to improve accuracy, culture, and employee engagement. A new wave of innovation is redefining dealership HR, giving dealers something they’ve never fully had before: real control over people risk, compliance, and culture. …
