François Blais, Executive Vice President of Dealer Services and Special Risks, iA Financial Group, Industrial Alliance, discusses his new role with the company, new challenges, and what dealers can expect. Watch the video.
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.
Affordability pressures and tariff uncertainty are beginning to reshape how Canadians think about car ownership — and could affect future demand at dealerships. A new Turo report, The State of Car Ownership in Canada ’26, finds 85 per cent of …
U.S. dealer sentiment improved modestly in the second quarter of 2026, but expectations for the months ahead deteriorated as economic concerns weighed on confidence, according to the latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index. The survey, released May 26, found the …
Insurance premiums have become the fastest-rising vehicle ownership expense in Canada over the past four years, outpacing increases in gasoline, maintenance and vehicle purchase prices, according to new Consumer Price Index (CPI) analysis from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). The report …
The North American auto market is expected to cool in 2026, with most key metrics edging lower after a stronger-than-anticipated 2025, according to Cox Automotive’s latest industry outlook. The company projects U.S. new-vehicle sales will reach 15.8 million units in …
Dealers and sales professionals across British Columbia were recognized for their performance in electric vehicle sales, customer service and community involvement at the Vancouver International Auto Show, which opened with an awards ceremony hosted by the New Car Dealers Association …
PureCars has acquired AutoAlert, combining two dealership technology platforms focused on customer data, marketing and engagement. The Atlanta-based company announced April 13 it had completed the acquisition of AutoAlert, a Kansas City-based provider of data mining and customer engagement tools …
