Cox Automotive’s chief economist since 2017, Jonathan Smoke, has been named executive vice president and chief strategy officer, the company recently announced. Smoke takes over the role from Amy Mills, who will be retiring at the end of the year …
The Western Canadian Dealer Summit (WCDS) returned to the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise this past weekend with record numbers, a sold-out tradeshow and two days of programming that kept dealers focused on the road ahead for automotive retail in Canada. …
The 2025 Western Canadian Dealer Summit is in the books and it’s one that will be long remembered. The majestic Lake Louise and its surrounding mountains made for a perfect backdrop for an inspiring few days of learning and networking. …
Dealers received a detailed picture of how Canadian retailers are using, and often struggling with, their technology tools during a Saturday presentation of the first-of-its-kind Canadian Automotive Retail Technology Study (CARTS) at the Western Canadian Dealer Summit (WCDS) in Lake …
What will the fate be for the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard? On September 5, the Prime Minister announced Canada would pause the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard (EVAS), also known as the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, for the 2026 model year. …
In uncertain times, dealers are buckling down and dialed in on what they need The year keeps on ticking by. We are still waiting, however, for some evidence of normality as we begin to assemble our plans for 2026. …
High dealership turnover can put key customer data at risk In 2024, CADA Workforce Study measured overall dealership turnover rates at 31 per cent. The sales consultant and service advisor roles were the highest for turnover at 33 and 36 per cent, respectively. I …
Canadian startup leverages deep dealer experience and association partnerships to deliver “agentic AI” tailored to each rooftop’s operations A new name is emerging on the Canadian dealer technology scene. FliteHouse, headquartered in London and Toronto, Ont., is an artificial intelligence …
The incentive “carrot” has been taken away, while the “stick” remains firmly in place September 9th marked International EV Day — traditionally a time to celebrate progress. But this year, British Columbia stands at a crossroads. After 15 years of leadership …
Our analysis shows entry level vehicle prices keep rising More than a few of you very astute readers have noticed that there have been a lot fewer inexpensive entry level new vehicles in OEMs’ lineups these days. It is …
It will be important for dealers to follow the early signs from Ottawa As Parliament returns this fall, Canadian auto dealers should be paying close attention to a political season that promises to be pertinent, in important ways, to our …
Is your dealership safe from hackers and bad actors? There’s a well-known phrase among experts in the cybersecurity industry. Maybe you’ve heard it? It goes something like: Hackers don’t hack. They log in. The situation can be as simple as …
