The Canadian used wholesale market saw prices decline -0.52% for the week ending on Jan. 20 — nearly on par with the prior week’s -0.51% and a stone’s throw away from the 2017-2019 average of -0.28% for the same period, …
North America’s DSMA (Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions) has now expanded into the European market through a strategic partnership with UHY Hacker Young, the company said in a news release. Based in the United Kingdom, Hacker Young is an M&A …
Provincial new light vehicle sales for December revealed more growth-variety than was experienced throughout 2023, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. “At the provincial level, the most notable factor in 2023 was the breadth of gains across the country,” said Andrew …
Consumer satisfaction with the car-buying process in the U.S. improved in 2023 following two years of declines, according to a Cox Automotive news release. The data is based on its annual Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study, which was released on …
Through a partnership with real-time location services TrueSpot, KeyTrak has announced that it will unveil a system that will allow dealership personnel to quickly locate vehicles and their lost or misplaced keys, possibly saving them hundreds of dollars annually. KeyTrak …
A new book by Rapid Recon founder Dennis McGinn that explores how a dealership reconditioning software company can provide predictability in the general manager’s day will launch at NADA on Feb.1, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. ASPIRE to Predictable details how …
Could tech giants one day displace OEMs? According to IDTechEx, the shift that the industry is experiencing and the trends that are underway (electrification, self-driving, software-defined vehicles) could see technology and consumer electronic companies take on a much bigger role …
The federal government recently announced that a national summit on combating auto theft will take place on Feb. 8, 2024, in Ottawa, Ont., bringing together leaders from key sectors to ensure a coordinated response to this ongoing issue. “Collaboration is …
With the return of the eighth season of the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup, Canada’s youth hockey teams will be able to drive change in their communities by competing for a chance to win $100,000 for a registered Canadian charity of …
The winners of the 2024 AutoTrader Awards have been announced, with new categories introduced this season to reflect how Canadian consumers shop for vehicles. Jodi Lai, AutoTrader’s Editor-in-Chief, said the awards are the “ultimate expression” of the company’s commitment to …
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Peter Viney, CADA’s Industry Relations Manager about the speakers and sessions at the 2024 CADA Summit being held Feb. 14, 2024 in Toronto. The event is sponsored exclusively by TD Auto Finance.
Off-road Canadian electric vehicle manufacturer Taiga Motors announced that it is expanding into South America after it signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Comfort Indústria E Comércio Ltda (Ventura) for an initial three-year term. Although its focus remains with motorsports …
