High turnover, skills shortages and generational shifts mean traditional hiring models no longer work. Experts weigh in on what does. As dealerships across Canada struggle to attract and retain employees, industry data suggests the challenge has less to do with …
CADA 360 Security Services is helping dealers strengthen lot control, support theft recovery, and create a new profit opportunity. Two years after being introduced to the Canadian market, CADA 360 Security Services is gaining momentum as a practical tool dealers are …
Every year when I sit down to write this editor’s note about the CADA Summit, I’m tempted to declare it the best one yet. I won’t say that this year. Even though it very likely was. It wasn’t just the …
As I write this, the calendar has turned over to March 1. The CADA Summit and Toronto AutoShow are in the rear-view mirror. The Montreal AutoShow and the CCAM Summit a bit further back. Every year I find this a …
PBS Systems has acquired Dealer Image Pro, a U.S.-based inventory merchandising software provider, the company announced April 2. Dealer Image Pro, headquartered in Sacramento, Calif., develops tools that help dealerships photograph, edit and publish vehicle listings more quickly, using a …
Canadian new-vehicle sales fell in March, with volumes estimated at fewer than 170,000 units, down 8.2 per cent from approximately 185,000 units in March 2025, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). The decline comes despite one fewer selling day compared …
SWTCH Energy has introduced a new EV charging feature that allows drivers to start a session with a tap of their smartphone, even without a cellular connection. The Toronto-based company announced the launch of SWTCH Tap on April 7. The …
Canadian Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index rose slightly in March, increasing 0.3 points to 132.5, up from 132.2 in February. Year-over-year, the index declined 5.3 per cent. The modest increase reflects typical seasonal patterns in the wholesale market, where …
Autel Energy and ChargeLab have announced a partnership to deliver integrated EV charging solutions in Canada, combining charging hardware with management software, according to a release issued April 7. The agreement brings together Autel’s EV chargers with ChargeLab’s software platform, …
British Columbia has introduced legislation aimed at adding flexibility to its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, a move the New Car Dealers Association of B.C. (NCDA) said better reflects current market conditions. Announced April 1, the legislation still maintains a long-term …
Zanchin Automotive Group has established a new scholarship in honour of retiring employee Carmen Scaglione, recognizing his long-standing contributions to the organization, according to a company release. The scholarship will support students pursuing post-secondary education and is intended to reflect …
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has named Toyota, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz as winners of its 2026 Innovation Awards, announced at the recent Vancouver International Auto Show. The annual awards recognize standout automotive technologies across three categories: green, safety …
