Risk management remains a central focus for the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), and its suite of CADA 360 Programs reflects an ongoing effort to adapt to the realities facing dealers. “Designed by Dealers, for Dealers” is more than a tagline; …
Dealer associations are stepping up efforts to help dealers fill tech shortages Technician shortages remain a reality and a looming threat to businesses in Canada, though efforts to fill these gaps have intensified since our last update in 2024. Back …
AMBASSADORSHIP For extraordinary service to the community and the industry Danny Brackett, Brackett Auto Group, Orangeville, ON Most important success factor: The most important factors that led to my success in the automotive retail business are my discipline and drive — …
The AI revolution is a cultural revolution: a playbook for Canadian dealers While 81 percent of Canadian dealerships plan to boost their AI budgets in 2025, they face a two-front trust war. Internally, 68 per cent of frontline staff worry about job displacement. …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) took its advocacy efforts to Washington, D.C. in July, launching its first-ever trade mission aimed at highlighting the risks of ongoing tariff disputes to the North American auto sector. Over three days, CADA’s executive …
You already know the auto technician shortage is more than a headline — it’s what greets you every morning when bays go idle. Ontario alone has more than 3,000 vacant trades roles, double the pre-pandemic total, and the situation is …
It’s a busy time in Canada, as it should be. In fact, we need to do more and do it faster, but let me focus a little bit. Recently, Mark Carney’s Liberal government announced a pause on the federal zero-emission …
The Western Canadian Dealer Summit will be back at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise from Nov. 13–16, bringing together dealers from across the region for three days of learning, networking, and supplier interactions in one of Canada’s most scenic venues. …
Major Australian car dealer group Eagers Automotive Limited has struck a deal to acquire a 65 per cent stake in CanadaOne Auto Group and its affiliated entities. Eagers has more than 400 OEM dealer agreements, representing 50-plus OEM brands, which …
Drive Autogroup continues to expand its footprint and commitment to guest experience with the official grand opening of Genesis Ajax — a fully rebuilt, standalone facility representing a $10.4 million investment by company president Jim Sullivan. Since founding Drive Autogroup …
The federal government is expanding the country’s electric vehicle charging network with the addition of 157 new chargers across Atlantic Canada to support growing EV adoption. Natural Resources Canada announced the installations as part of its Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure …
Toyota Canada is teaming up with the Canadian Red Cross to strengthen the humanitarian organization’s capacity for disaster preparedness, response and recovery through its “Time to Act” initiative. The OEM is contributing $100,000 to support the Canadian Red Cross’ initiative, which …
