The Canadian used wholesale market saw a decline of -0.34% in pricing for the week ending on August 23, which is steeper than the prior week’s -0.16% — based on Canadian Black Book’s Market Insights report for this period. Their …
The federal government will remove its 25 per cent counter-tariff on some (roughly half) of the U.S. goods it targeted in March, as Canada aims to reset trade relations with Washington, according to Canadian Black Book and CBC News. The …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association announced the formation of a new Canadian Truck Division (CTD) within the association and has hired a veteran from the industry to oversee its new area of operations. The division was created to better meet …
Ontario had been underperforming the rest of Canada for much of the year in terms of new light vehicle sales — but it gained traction in July, much as it did in June, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. The province …
Dealer Huguette Koller of Otto’s BMW & Otto’s Subaru, who was also known as an automotive trailblazer, philanthropist, and arts patron, died on July 23. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. A private invitation-only “Celebration of Life” will …
Shahin Alizadeh’s dream of developing the first North American multi-use Autoplex featuring residential, commercial and automotive components under the Downtown Auto Group (DAG) banner is expected to be completed sometime in 2026, but there will be the addition of a …
Dealers following the latest updates of the North American electric vehicle market may be interested to note that collision claims for battery electric vehicles have decreased in the United States. At the same time hybrid claims are surging, according to …
Following a consistent, and challenging interview process will help you find great candidates The importance of having a consistent recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training and ongoing coaching program for your dealership and all departments is critical. It is the stuff …
How dealers can increase their enterprise value during recessionary periods Today’s volatile economic environment has created significant challenges for dealers. New tariffs and supply chain issues are raising concerns on dealers’ ability to continue as a going concern. Dealers’ must remain …
Based on our observations most dealerships are missing out on opportunities for tire and alignment sales When we ask general managers or dealer principals: “Are you in the tire business?” 99 per cent of the time the answer is yes. Once …
Survival strategies for Canadian dealers How can dealers maintain sales momentum if a 25 per cent U.S. automotive tariff is sustained? The Canadian auto landscape has been fundamentally reshaped by the implementation of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian automobiles that came …
Cutting a cheque is just the beginning — you need to build an event strategy Sponsoring an event can provide many benefits for your business, particularly when properly aligned with your target audience and brand positioning. Participation can generate familiarity, …
