Cars.com said the first half of 2024 revealed notable changes to the automotive industry — especially where electric vehicles are concerned. In a news release, and based on the company’s Industry Insights Report, Cars.com said the EV market has experienced …
The most notable difference in the Canadian used vehicle wholesale market, where prices are concerned, came not from the overall market or trucks/SUVs but from the car category. While prices for the overall market declined -0.28% for the week ending …
Hydro Ottawa and Ottawa Community Housing have announced the expansion of an existing partnership meant to reduce carbon emissions in OCH communities through energy-saving projects. In a news release, Hydro Ottawa said the partnership will lead to lower overhead costs …
As dealers cope with managing auto theft, or the potential impact of it on their business, action is being taken to curb the issue across Canada — though it is clear more needs to be done. In an interview with Canadian …
New government policies and increased regulator scrutiny to protect consumers are making it harder to sell cars and F&I products Many Canadian dealerships and their dealer associations are becoming increasingly frustrated with federal and provincial government regulatory agencies putting up roadblocks …
Making sense of an ever-changing automotive landscape The century-old Henry Ford quote that “Any customer can have a car painted any colour he wants, so long as it’s black,” cannot be further from the truth in today’s automotive landscape. Brand, …
Avoid the hot potato dispatching process that doesn’t work for anyone During our dealer visits and our own experiences, we have seen many ways of dispatching work to the technicians and apprentices. We want to reiterate what we mentioned during …
How politicians in Ottawa understand and perceive the auto theft crisis Over the past weeks, CADA has been publicly supportive of the government’s introduction of measures, in the recently delivered 2024 federal budget, aimed at tackling auto theft. Like every …
Mid year check up for used car financing As we navigate through 2024, the automotive financing landscape is heavily influenced by persistently high interest rates, significantly impacting the used car market. Despite recent rate cuts, interest rates for automotive remain …
We are living through a major industry shift. The signs are all around us. As I look back over the articles and reports of the past few years, many of the predictions and observations about the future of our industry …
Inconsistent public policy measures leave Canada vulnerable as China ascends Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to participate in the SAFE conference in Washington, DC. For those that are not familiar with SAFE, the acronym stands for Securing America’s …
BC’s strategy in the national battle against auto theft is working, but vigilance is required In May, the federal government announced a National Action Plan on Combating Auto Theft, signaling a step towards addressing this escalating problem across Canada. The …
