Keyloop has launched a new sales management platform tailored for Canadian auto dealers, as retailers look to simplify increasingly complex sales workflows. The global automotive software provider said its new Sales Hub platform is designed to manage the full sales …

Canadian wholesale used-vehicle prices declined for the week ending April 18, with the overall market down 0.25 per cent, according to Canadian Black Book. Car segment values fell 0.26 per cent, while truck and SUV segments were down 0.25 per …

With interest rising among Canadian dealers in potential partnerships with new automotive brands entering the market, the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has issued a special bulletin outlining key considerations before signing on. The guidance comes as dealers explore opportunities …

The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association used Truck World 2026 to formally introduce its new division aimed at representing heavy- and medium-duty truck dealers, marking a shift in how the association engages with the commercial vehicle sector. Branded as Canadian Truck …

Ontario Hyundai dealers came together at Toronto’s El Mocambo on April 18 for a gala fundraiser in support of Hope on Wheels, raising funds for childhood cancer research. The event, titled Whole Lotta Hope, featured a performance by Led Zeppelin …

Canadian car owners are increasingly listing idle vehicles for rent as travel demand builds ahead of a major global soccer tournament this summer, according to a release from Turo Canada Co. ULC. The car-sharing platform said hosts in Toronto and …

There’s something to be said about Paul MacKenzie’s persistence in his life despite many challenges — including being raised by a father who physically couldn’t work, growing up in government-assisted housing, and various job setbacks — until he found success …

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” …

Prime Minister Carney’s auto strategy announcements offered some clarity but left plenty of uncertainty The future of Canada’s automotive industry could well be wrapped up in two announcements made by the Prime Minister a little more than two weeks apart. …

A simple delivery-day video strategy can help shape buyer perception, build trust, and extend the sales conversation well beyond the showroom. Pre-framing is an influence tool that allows you to shape someone’s thought process about an event or topic before …

Current economic conditions and consumer buying habits make it a challenging year for Canada’s car dealers. Canadian buying habits are closely tied to the economic conditions of the day. When the economy is thriving and people are confidently employed, spending …

High turnover, skills shortages and generational shifts mean traditional hiring models no longer work. Experts weigh in on what does. As dealerships across Canada struggle to attract and retain employees, industry data suggests the challenge has less to do with …

From recording transactions to coaching managers, AI is redefining workflow in dealership finance and insurance. The process of dealerships offering customers finance and insurance options has traditionally centred on a menu presentation and the approach of the individual manager in …

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 …