Michael Kopke, Director of Marketing at Kia Canada, talks about a recent study on electric vehicle (EV) misconceptions, what needs to be done to help dispel these myths and improve EV uptake, and what the OEM is doing to ensure that its dealers are helping to ease consumer concerns around EVs.
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.
Dilawri Group has opened a new standalone Genesis facility in Regina, adding to the luxury brand’s growing retail presence across Canada. The dealership, announced in a March 2026 release, reflects Genesis’s continued push toward dedicated, high-end retail environments, separate from …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association presented its 2025 Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Survey Awards during the CADA Summit in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon, recognizing the manufacturers that earned top ratings from their dealer networks. Now in its 36th year, the …
EBlock officially launched what it calls Canada’s first omnichannel automotive wholesale experience centre, blending digital and physical wholesale operations under one roof. The grand opening ceremony was held on September 18. The facility is located on a 6.5-acre site in …
Canadian auto sales showed surprising resilience in February as dealers navigated winter weather, economic uncertainty and shifting policy signals. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), February sales came in at just under 122,000 units, a decline of 0.2 per cent …
At first glance, retail sales in Canada during the first quarter of the year revealed significant variation. A closer inspection from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants shows a less diverse image. In its most recent update, DAC said it’s important to consider …
The Canadian government will soon be putting an indefinite pause on the rebates eligible for the purchase of zero emission vehicles due to the program funds almost being depleted. Transport Canada announced on Thursday there is only $71,817,104 remaining in …