Honda Canada and Toyota Canada have launched a new industry association aimed at strengthening their collective voice in Canada’s automotive sector. Announced Wednesday, the Pacific Manufacturing Association of Canada (PMAC) will represent the country’s two largest automotive manufacturers and their …
Canada’s used wholesale vehicle market continued its gradual slide in early April, with pricing showing modest week-over-week declines as the market settles into more typical seasonal patterns. According to the latest Market Insights report from Canadian Black Book, overall wholesale …
U.S. used vehicle prices rebounded in March after reaching a 12-month low earlier this year, as seasonal demand and supply constraints began to push values higher. According to CARFAX, the average price of a used vehicle rose by more than …
Canada’s used vehicle market held its ground in March, but stability at the headline level is masking a shift underway. The national average selling price reached $34,139, up 0.46 per cent from February and 3.25 per cent year over year, …
PureCars has acquired AutoAlert, combining two dealership technology platforms focused on customer data, marketing and engagement. The Atlanta-based company announced April 13 it had completed the acquisition of AutoAlert, a Kansas City-based provider of data mining and customer engagement tools …
Retail sales in Canada’s automotive sector continued to grow in 2025, with both new-vehicle dealers and the aftermarket reaching record levels, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. New-vehicle dealers posted a 3.6 per cent increase in retail sales for the year, …
U.S. wholesale used-vehicle prices strengthened sharply in the first quarter of 2026, as demand outpaced supply and pushed values to their highest level in nearly two years, according to Cox Automotive. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index climbed to 215.3 …
Mazda Canada said its retailer-driven community program has delivered more than $3.4 million to local charitable initiatives across the country since launching in 2021. The Mazda Legends program allows dealerships to direct funding to organizations and grassroots initiatives in their …
Family, friends and employees of Lyn Bannister, founder of the Bannister Automotive Group, one of the largest retail dealer groups in Western Canada, are mourning his sudden passing while also celebrating the legacy of his career and the values he …
The Government of Canada is investing in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and adoption efforts as part of its broader plan to reduce emissions and support the transition to zero-emission transportation, according to a recent news release. The funding will support …
Canada’s vehicle market showed widening gaps between segments in the first quarter of 2026, with strong gains in practical categories and steep declines in luxury and small car segments, according to new data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. The small van …
Wholesale used-vehicle prices in the United States rose in March, reaching their highest level in nearly three years as demand remained strong and inventory tight, according to Cox Automotive. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index climbed to 215.3, up 6.2 …
