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In this issue, we are proud to feature the three CADA Laureate Award winners for 2025: Brent Ravelle, Ambassador Laureate, Michael Wyant, Innovator Laureate and Annie Laliberté, Retailer Laureate.  The CADA Laureates, and the program itself continue to grow in …

As an occupational hazard, and it truly can be hazardous to my health, I can’t just turn off the news.  For the better part of 30+ years, I’ve had to stay abreast of current issues, report on them, and even …

We’ve just come off my favourite weeks in the automotive calendar. The second week of February includes the CADA Summit, media day at the Canadian International AutoShow and VIP night, perhaps the most concentrated networking event of the year. It …

I recently had a truly brilliant seven-minute experience. No, it’s not what you’re thinking. It was charging an EV at a public charging station. And it was brilliant. I’ve spent a good chunk of the past month in the U.K. …

There are two things I want to touch on. Both deserve much deeper discussion. For now, I want to get them off my chest. The 150,000 problem A lot of space is being given to the idea of bringing new …

As the circus surrounding tariffs, counter-tariffs, annexation threats, and concerns over the collapse of Canada’s auto industry swirl around them, car dealers are faced with the same dilemma they always face.  Many of these issues are simply outside of their …