Rob Stein has expanded his dealerships in Ontario with three stores this year, including brands he has not retailed before. But the President of Plaza Auto Group is looking to continue to build his business — including venturing in the …
A new study from Cox Automotive affirms the importance of the four pillars that drive car shopper satisfaction: knowledgeable and supportive staff, transparency, feeling well-informed, and being in control. In a news release, Cox Automotive said dealerships that intentionally deliver …
Less than one-in-five connected car drivers feel very confident their vehicle is protected from cyberattacks, while 76% are concerned about these types of attacks resulting in accidents or putting their lives at risk. That is according to the 2025 Connected Car …
The New Car Dealers Association of BC has reacted to the federal government’s announced $22.7 million to support eight new electric vehicle charging projects in British Columbia. The NCDA welcomed the news, which will see the addition of more than …
Reuters has unveiled its 2025 Automotive D.R.I.V.E Honours Shortlist for an event that annually recognizes automotive excellence and celebrates innovation, commitment, impact, and leadership within the sector. This is the third year this D.R.I.V.E event is taking place, awarding three …
Kia Canada has teamed up with a Canadian energy technology company that specializes in electric vehicle energy management to make life easier for EV drivers living in older homes. The company in question is Variablegrid Adaptive Power, which has a …
In an effort to connect with younger audiences, Hyundai Motor Group appeared at gamescom 2025 and became the first automotive company to claim a solo spot in “Retro & Family Area” with its self-developed INSTEROID Retro Arcade game. The move …
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 …
