Canadian auto dealer Senior Editor Todd Phillips interviews Gerald Wood, President of the Motor Dealers Association of Alberta about the upcoming Western Canadian Dealer Summit Nov. 12-15 in Banff, Alberta. More information is available here.
Quebec dealers now have a wider audience for their wholesale inventory, following EBlock’s decision to connect its Montreal auction facility directly to its national marketplace. EBlock announced on Nov. 3 that its LiveLanes technology is now operating in Montreal, replacing …
Artificial intelligence is moving further into automotive retail, but the systems supporting it do not necessarily speak the same language. A new industry initiative wants to change that. U.S.-based Open Auto announced its launch on Oct. 21, with plans to …
American consumers may be feeling less confident about the economy, but that has not stopped the U.S. new-vehicle market from maintaining its momentum. According to Cox Automotive’s October forecast, released Oct. 27, new-vehicle sales are expected to reach a seasonally …
Most Canadian car buyers aren’t purchasing the vehicle they originally planned to buy, creating opportunities for dealerships to influence decisions as shoppers reconsider their options. According to AutoTrader’s 2026 Path to Purchase Report, 69 per cent of new-vehicle purchasers and …
Dealership websites may be loading faster, but many still struggle to respond when shoppers start clicking, tapping and scrolling. A new study from Overfuel found that just 2.9 per cent of websites operated by North America’s largest dealership groups passed …
Investing in artificial intelligence is one thing. Making sure it delivers results across dealership operations is another, particularly when existing systems cannot easily share information. That challenge was highlighted in a recent article from Cox Automotive, which examined a discussion …
Used-vehicle values are falling faster in Canada, with the latest wholesale market results showing broader declines across every vehicle segment. According to Canadian Black Book’s (CBB) Market Insights report, wholesale prices declined 0.40 per cent for the week ending October …
As automakers add more artificial intelligence to their vehicles, the familiar voice assistant is taking on a much bigger role, potentially changing how drivers interact with their cars long after leaving the dealership. A new report from Frost & Sullivan …
For many British Columbians, owning a vehicle is a necessity, but the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) said government policies may be adding to the financial burden. Following the province’s election, the association is calling on the incoming …
Nearly half of younger Canadian vehicle owners have delayed replacing tires when needed, highlighting a generational gap in vehicle maintenance that could present an opportunity for dealerships to strengthen customer education. A new survey commissioned by Hankook Tire Canada found …
Used vehicle prices in Canada are falling, but a growing supply of newer models is making those declines harder to spot in the national average. According to Clutch’s September 2026 Used Car Pricing Report, released Oct. 27, the average used …
