Dealers preparing for change in Canada’s automotive industry will need to rethink how they serve customers, respond to artificial intelligence and navigate a shifting manufacturing landscape, speakers told attendees at TalkAuto 2026. The sold-out conference, presented by Canadian Black Book …
A new documentary being developed by three Canadian filmmakers will examine the rapid evolution of China’s automotive industry, a topic of growing interest as dealers consider the potential arrival of Chinese brands in Canada. The working title is Driven: Inside …
A newly hired salesperson who immediately produces impressive sales numbers and brings in a stream of customers might seem like a welcome addition to a dealership. But police investigators say it can also be a warning sign worth a closer …
Dealers waiting for their manufacturers to tell them how to use artificial intelligence may be making a mistake, according to automotive digital strategist Mathew “Growdy” Growden. Speaking during a keynote presentation at the Automotive Conference & Expo (ACE) in Niagara …
After more than 35 years in the Ford and Lincoln business, David McQuilkin is preparing to learn a new way of doing things. McQuilkin, Dealer Principal and President of Milton Ford Lincoln, has acquired nearby Milton Nissan, adding a second …
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s agreement to allow a limited number of Chinese-made electric vehicles into Canada at a reduced tariff has triggered a growing debate about what their arrival could mean for manufacturers, dealers and consumers. The arrangement established a …
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has formally moved to repeal the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, a step welcomed by Canada’s automotive industry after more than two years of pressure to change the EV sales mandate. The federal government published proposed …
What began as a single General Motors dealership in Toronto more than six decades ago has evolved into a diversified automotive business. Now, the company is bringing its four divisions together under a new corporate identity. The former Foss Automotive …
Distribution Stox has opened a major new distribution centre in Vaughan as it expands its capacity to serve the Ontario tire and wheel market. The company held a grand opening Oct. 1 for suppliers, industry representatives and employees at the …
When twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, Toronto Hyundai Service Advisor Juan Martinez Gomez knew he had to get home. His 14-year-old half-sister, Andrea, was living with her mother and grandmother in hard-hit La Guaira, and the family could …
Geopolitics and incentives are sparking renewed interest in EVs Electric vehicle sales seem to be gaining momentum again in Canada as rising fuel prices, renewed federal incentives and improving affordability bring more consumers back into the market. Statistics Canada reported …
Go Auto has gone Hollywood, acquiring Toyota of Hollywood, a Los Angeles dealership on Sunset Boulevard with a history dating back nearly seven decades. The Alberta-based dealership group announced this week that it has purchased the store, which opened in …
