On the Road at NADA

As temperatures plummet, dealers may wish to provide consumers with some electric vehicle battery reminders when driving in cold weather conditions — particularly where battery performance and reliability are concerned.  They can take a few cues from CTEK, a vehicle …

Canada’s new light vehicle market opened 2026 on softer footing, with January sales declining in nine provinces compared with a year earlier, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. According to estimates discussed by Andrew King, managing partner at DAC, national sales …

America’s franchised auto dealers are backing proposed changes to U.S. fuel-economy rules, saying the reforms could help restore affordability and consumer choice in the showroom. In a statement, the National Automobile Dealers Association responded to an announcement by U.S. President …

Universus Media has launched a new division to help businesses boost their storytelling and brand experiences through public relations and experiential marketing.  The company is adding these elements to its suite of services, which already include branding, video production, digital marketing, …

Something doesn’t add up — and it’s not just the cost of used cars. In today’s market: Dealers who traditionally see 400–600 credit score applications are now also seeing 700–800 applicants. Subprime portfolios are filled up with prime and even …

Dealers may be interested in reviewing J.D. Power’s latest data-filled report on Canadian automotive market metrics for February, which reveals some small changes from the previous report.  It shows the percent of total transactions over the past 12 months for …