CIAS 2017

Sourcing used vehicles in Canada remains a challenge as the market has been impacted by significant changes over the past few years — including a chaotic political and trade situation, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants.  “The automotive industry is notably …

A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) found that 49 per cent of all automotive businesses in Ontario have either paused or cancelled investments as a result of the U.S.-Canada trade war.  Data from CFIB’s report …

Canadians shopping for a new vehicle are increasingly nervous that trade turmoil will push sticker prices out of reach, according to a new KPMG Canada survey conducted in mid-November. KPMG found 61 per cent of respondents plan to buy a …

Home charging continues to be an issue for drivers of electric vehicles and user satisfaction has declined, according to J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study. Specifically, owner satisfaction with Level 2 portable charging stations is …

New light vehicle sales weakened across much of Canada in November, with softness no longer confined to Quebec, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. While Quebec again led the declines, several major provinces posted meaningful year-over-year losses, underscoring broader pressure on …

Dealers keeping tabs on the Canadian used wholesale market may be interested to find that pricing was down -0.10% for the week ending on March 15, according to a Canadian Black Book update. The decline is somewhat similar to the …