CIAS 2017

U.S.-based software development company Cerence AI is expanding its footprint beyond the vehicle with the launch of two new conversational AI agents aimed at dealerships and OEMs. It’s a strategic shift toward a broader automotive ecosystem. It’s newsworthy to Canadian …

Canadian automotive employment continues to weaken, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. They released a report showing employment in the sector has been impacted amid an economy that shrunk in the second quarter and an ongoing trade conflict with no resolution …

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada has unveiled its 12 Best Vehicles in Canada for 2026, putting the finalists on the floor at the Montreal Auto Show through Jan. 25 at the Palais des Congrès. “These are the vehicles Canadians …

At a time when some OEMs are scaling back their EV launch plans, Toyota Canada said this week it was going to roll out its battery electric vehicle, the Toyota bZ4X, across Canada this year. Until now, the vehicle was …

Artificial intelligence is moving from “nice-to-have” to day-to-day tool on dealership floors, according to CDK Global’s “AI at the Dealership” study. Nearly 40 per cent of dealers say they’re already using AI in some way, and 77 per cent report …

The Canadian used wholesale market was down -0.30% in pricing for the week ending on October 11, according to Canadian Black Book. Its report shows the decline is steeper than the previous week’s -0.15%. “The Canadian market maintained its downward …