Canadian auto dealer Senior Editor Todd Phillips interviews Darren Slind, President of Clarify Group, about new national research into the attitudes of Canadian vehicle buyers. Slind discusses key findings from his company’s Vehicle Buyer Opinion Study (VBOS), including support for Chinese automotive brands, purchase consideration, the concerns that could hold buyers back, and the important role dealers may play as new brands enter the Canadian market. The study was sponsored by Universus.
Electric vehicle consideration among Canadian consumers rose this year for the first time since 2022, according to the J.D. Power 2026 Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration Study released May 28. The study found 34 per cent of new-vehicle shoppers said they …
HGreg has been named a recipient of the 2026 Canadian Business Excellence Award for Private Businesses, marking the fourth consecutive year the Quebec-based dealership group has received the national recognition. The award, presented by Excellence Canada, recognizes organizations that demonstrate …
The increasing complexity of today’s vehicles is driving collision repair costs higher in Quebec, even as auto theft continues to decline, according to new statistics released by the Groupement des assureurs automobiles (GAA). The average cost of a collision claim …
Reuters has unveiled its 2025 Automotive D.R.I.V.E Honours Shortlist for an event that annually recognizes automotive excellence and celebrates innovation, commitment, impact, and leadership within the sector. This is the third year this D.R.I.V.E event is taking place, awarding three …
Auto dealers may be interested in the federal government’s latest announcement of providing more than $25 million for 33 projects meant to improve electric vehicle charging availability, decarbonize freight transportation, and develop innovative technologies for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. While …
Canada’s unemployment rate held steady at 7.1 per cent after 60,000 jobs were added in September, based on Statistics Canada’s The Labour Force Survey. In 2024, the unemployment rate was 6.3 per cent and in 2023 it was 5.4 per …
