Dealer Huddle NEXT 2026 will take place April 22 at the WinSport Event Centre in Calgary, bringing together automotive professionals for a one-day industry event focused on learning and networking. Organized by Tier Six, the event is part of a …
Toronto Hydro is introducing a pilot program intended to accelerate the development of public EV fast-charging infrastructure by simplifying grid connections. The initiative, announced in April, will allow select projects to connect directly to 480-volt service — the standard required …
A majority of U.S. consumers using tax refunds to purchase a vehicle this year are doing so out of necessity, according to Cox Automotive. The company’s 2026 Tax Season Consumer Survey found 52 per cent of respondents cited necessity as …
Honda Canada and Toyota Canada have launched a new industry association aimed at strengthening their collective voice in Canada’s automotive sector. Announced Wednesday, the Pacific Manufacturing Association of Canada (PMAC) will represent the country’s two largest automotive manufacturers and their …
Canada’s used wholesale vehicle market continued its gradual slide in early April, with pricing showing modest week-over-week declines as the market settles into more typical seasonal patterns. According to the latest Market Insights report from Canadian Black Book, overall wholesale …
U.S. used vehicle prices rebounded in March after reaching a 12-month low earlier this year, as seasonal demand and supply constraints began to push values higher. According to CARFAX, the average price of a used vehicle rose by more than …
Canada’s used vehicle market held its ground in March, but stability at the headline level is masking a shift underway. The national average selling price reached $34,139, up 0.46 per cent from February and 3.25 per cent year over year, …
PureCars has acquired AutoAlert, combining two dealership technology platforms focused on customer data, marketing and engagement. The Atlanta-based company announced April 13 it had completed the acquisition of AutoAlert, a Kansas City-based provider of data mining and customer engagement tools …
Retail sales in Canada’s automotive sector continued to grow in 2025, with both new-vehicle dealers and the aftermarket reaching record levels, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. New-vehicle dealers posted a 3.6 per cent increase in retail sales for the year, …
U.S. wholesale used-vehicle prices strengthened sharply in the first quarter of 2026, as demand outpaced supply and pushed values to their highest level in nearly two years, according to Cox Automotive. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index climbed to 215.3 …
Mazda Canada said its retailer-driven community program has delivered more than $3.4 million to local charitable initiatives across the country since launching in 2021. The Mazda Legends program allows dealerships to direct funding to organizations and grassroots initiatives in their …
The Government of Canada is investing in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and adoption efforts as part of its broader plan to reduce emissions and support the transition to zero-emission transportation, according to a recent news release. The funding will support …
