Author: Canadian Auto Dealer

Crackdown on auto theft exports

December 29, 2025

A major Ontario-led investigation has dismantled an auto theft network by targeting not just the thieves, but the freight forwarding businesses and drivers allegedly used to move stolen vehicles out of Canada, police and border officials said. The Ontario Provincial …

Cars Commerce picks new CEO

December 29, 2025

Cars Commerce, the U.S.-based automotive marketplace and dealer technology company behind Cars.com, has named Tobias Hartmann as its next CEO, effective Jan. 15, 2026, according to a company announcement. Hartmann will succeed Alex Vetter, who will step down as CEO …

Wholesale slides into year-end

December 29, 2025

Canada’s used wholesale market continued to soften in the week ending Dec. 20, with prices down 0.48% as depreciation remained broad across most segments, according to Canadian Black Book. CBB will not be updating their reports until early 2026. What …

Plug and Charge goes private

December 29, 2025

A new partnership between Emobi and Flipturn aims to bring two features usually associated with public electric vehicle charging networks — roaming and Plug & Charge-ready authentication — to customer-managed charging sites, including workplaces, fleets, multifamily properties and dealerships.  Under …

2026 U.S. Outlook: prices stay high

December 29, 2025

Cox Automotive’s Q4 2025 Industry Insights and 2026 Forecast Call delivered a blunt message for dealers heading into 2026: the market is stabilizing, but affordability remains the main constraint — and pricing isn’t going back to pre-pandemic norms.  Cox said …