DSMA has named Cory Harsch as its new local M&A Associate in Western Canada and Darren Hoyles as its new M&A Associate in Atlantic Canada, the company announced. Harsch brings with him over 30 years of expertise in financial strategy, …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) is hoping for a comprehensive and Canadian regulatory system to stop the ongoing issue of stolen vehicles exported into the country with a vehicle identification number (VIN) belonging to another vehicle or a fake …
A new analysis by market intelligence firm IDTechEx was released in the wake of the United States’ implementation of a broad range of tariffs. It found that, of the 1.3 million electric vehicles sold in 2024, 66% were assembled in …
Canada remains a net importer with many trading partners — including the United States — where we sent 95% of our automotive products and procured 57% from them, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Based on DAC’s latest update, Canada continued …
A new study released from AutoTrader.ca found that customer sentiment among potential vehicle buyers in Canada remains consistent, with one in two consumers considering now to be a good time to make a major purchase. The trend has held steady …
Unimax, a national distribution for the passenger car and light truck tire sector, has concluded a first agreement to acquire the RSSW division of Macpek, a large and independent heavy vehicle parts distributor in Quebec. The move is meant to …
If you hire a controller from outside automotive, expect a steep learning curve How many times has this happened? The Controller you’ve been relying on for years decides to quit. After an exhaustive search for their replacement, you hire a …
Interrupting a good book of business is always concerning, but that’s when the opportunity for innovation presents itself There has been a lot of focus on modernizing the Finance & Insurance experience for consumers. But while dealers are using more …
Is your organization prepared or would you be caught off guard? Sometimes having your company’s name in the news is a great thing, however it can also have the potential to be anything but. Communication crises can, and often do, …
Even in uncertain times, CADA 360 continues to grow and adapt its suite of programs that are “Built for Dealers by Dealers” The car business is always dealing with ups and downs, but lately the uncertainty has reached new heights. …
More than 100 students from eight high schools in the Toronto District School Board experienced the 2025 Canadian International AutoShow in February as part of Accelerate Auto’s fourth annual program to create interest and awareness about the automotive industry and …
Leverage AI for increased productivity in Canadian dealerships In Part 1 of our series on AI insights in our February issue, we explored the merits of using AI tools in dealerships. We explored tools for saving time, automating communications, helping …
