Oumar Dicko, Chief Economist at CADA, discusses the findings of the association’s latest survey, his thoughts on the luxury tax, and what CADA is doing to mitigate this issue.
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.
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 …
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants released its latest update on the Canadian automotive aftermarket, which interested dealers will note shows significant channel share shifts. The aftermarket has experienced remarkable stability in recent years, despite the pandemic, more work-from-home, the semiconductor issue, vehicle …
As consumers continue to ponder electric vehicles and concerns around vehicle range, charging infrastructure, and cold weather driving, dealers may wish to double down on their knowledge sharing — particularly as winter creeps in. In a news release, Electrify Canada …
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 …
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants has been working with its colleagues at the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association to keep a close eye on the dealer community, and specially, sales per dealer franchise. Its data reveals the top brands by average sales per …
J.D. Power has picked up small signs of increased consumer confidence when it comes to fully automated self-driving vehicles. In its recently released 2024 U.S. Mobility Confidence Index (MCI) Study, the company said the slight uptick comes after a two-year …