Martin Jalbert, Director of Operations, Go-To Market, SERTI, discusses the current situation with dealers, and what the company is doing to help and stay connected to dealers amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
AutoTrader said it is preparing to launch a redesigned marketplace platform aimed at improving how dealers connect with online vehicle shoppers. The company announced March 5 that the new AutoTrader.ca platform will roll out nationally this spring following more than …
Retail sales in Canada’s automotive sector continued to grow in 2025, with both new-vehicle dealers and the aftermarket reaching record levels, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. New-vehicle dealers posted a 3.6 per cent increase in retail sales for the year, …
Canadian gasoline consumption reached a record high in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring the continued strength of Canada’s internal combustion vehicle fleet despite the growing presence of zero-emission vehicles. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), domestic gasoline consumption totalled …
Groupe Saillant is going big with Volvo Ville de Québec. Ground has been broken for a new multi-level, multi-purpose Volvo dealership in Quebec City that will be the manufacturer’s biggest rooftop in Canada. It is expected to be ready next …
A joint law enforcement initiative has recovered 392 vehicles valued at an estimated $28 million after preventing their export through Canadian marine ports, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Project NoCargo, launched in June 2025 by the RCMP’s …
The Montreal International Auto Show will dedicate a special exhibition to Gilles Villeneuve during its 2026 event, tying the tribute to the upcoming release of a feature film chronicling the life of the legendary Quebec race car driver. The show, …
