Frank Howard, founder and president of Capital Auto Group and one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most influential auto retailers, died after a battle with cancer. He passed away December 4 surrounded by family. He spent more than 50 years building …
New data from AutoTrader shows affordability, not aspiration, shaped Canadian car-shopping behaviour this year, as practical vehicles again topped both search and sales activity nationwide. The Ford F-150, Toyota RAV4 and Honda Civic led AutoTrader’s 2025 most-searched rankings, while the …
It’s been almost 30 years since Ken Maisonville joined Hyundai Canada. And although he actually took a pay cut from the government job he was doing prior to the OEM gig, because it wasn’t exciting and he liked cars, he …
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Jim Carroll, a leading futurist, about his keynote address at the upcoming CADA Summit being held February 11, 2026 in Toronto. Carroll gives a sneak preview of his presentation about how business …
Go Auto is expanding its North American reach after purchasing four dealerships in the United States and Canada, adding new Hyundai, Kia and Jaguar Land Rover locations to its growing portfolio. The acquisitions include Car Pros Hyundai Renton, Car Pros …
Three Calgary dealership owners who once worked together before taking on their own stores have joined forces over the past two years, with support from their employees, to fund community charities in need of financial assistance. Charlesglen Toyota’s Tim Beach, …
A CBC Marketplace investigation is drawing renewed attention to how vehicle prices are advertised in Ontario, highlighting areas where dealerships may face increased scrutiny from regulators and consumer advocates. Marketplace journalists visited 15 dealerships across the Greater Toronto Area posing …
Groupe Touchette has created a new parent structure, Touchette Corporation, as part of a long-term plan to strengthen governance and support the company’s expansion in global markets. The new corporation is designed to provide a more agile and scalable framework …
Canada’s automotive market posted an 8.6 per cent decline in November, with estimated sales of 142,000 units, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). Most high-volume OEMs recorded lower results, reflecting the broader economic pressures that have shaped consumer behaviour throughout …
The federal government is expanding its support for electric vehicle infrastructure and innovation, announcing more than $10 million in new funding aimed at improving charging access and advancing EV motor technology. David Myles, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Energy …
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Jason Campbell, the General Manager of the Canadian International AutoShow. Campbell talks about the show’s new consumer research with Canadian car buyers that outlines their vehicle preferences and their opinions on …
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada has named its semi-finalists for the 2026 Canadian Car of the Year Awards, narrowing a field of nearly 400 eligible models to 20 vehicles that reflect the breadth of Canada’s market. The awards span …
