Proposed cuts to Canada’s Electric Vehicle Availability Standard (EVAS) could sharply slow the rollout of public fast-charging stations and derail major clean infrastructure investments, according to a new report from the Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council (CCIC). In its forthcoming submission …
Canada’s new light-vehicle market posted steady growth in September, with results varying widely across provinces. While Ontario led the way with a 7.7 per cent increase in sales, British Columbia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island saw slight declines compared to …
The Canadian used-vehicle market is showing fresh signs of weakness heading into the final stretch of 2025, according to Canadian Black Book’s Residual Value Newsletter for November 2025. Softer wholesale prices, slower new-vehicle sales, and lingering trade uncertainty are tempering …
Ottawa is moving to make bail harder to get and sentences longer for repeat and violent offenders as part of a new crackdown on auto theft and organized crime. Justice Minister Sean Fraser and Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for …
A new Pollara survey shows broad public support for shielding Canada’s auto industry in trade negotiations with the U.S., with three-in-four respondents saying a collapse of the sector would be “devastating” for the national economy. The poll, commissioned by Unifor …
Canadian tire distributor Groupe Touchette has named Karina Di Rupo as its new vice-president of supply chain, a move aimed at bolstering the company’s national logistics and operational network. Effective October 27, Di Rupo will oversee the company’s end-to-end supply …
E Automotive (EINC), the parent company of EBlock, EDealer and Cars.ca, is divesting two of its U.S. physical auction locations so the company can focus on expanding its market position within the Canadian auto sector. It will continue investing in …
Mercedes-Benz is giving its Canadian electric vehicle customers a major boost in charging convenience. The OEM announced that its battery electric drivers can now plug into more than 25,000 Tesla Superchargers across Canada and the United States. The move comes …
Turo is expanding beyond short-term rentals, launching a new alternative to car ownership designed for drivers who want long-term vehicle access without long-term commitments. The car-sharing marketplace now allows Canadians to book vehicles for a month or more, with the …
The 2025 Automotive D.R.I.V.E Honours Winners, which celebrates innovation, commitment, impact, and leadership within the automotive industry, have recently been revealed. The annual recognition is part of Reuters Events, with winners from D.R.I.V.E selected across five categories. Some include winners …
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants’ latest update reveals gasoline consumption, a variable that helps indicate the scope of vehicle usage in Canada and demand for aftermarket parts and services, has pulled ahead following a slow first quarter. While seasonal, DAC said gasoline …
Groupe Park Avenue has officially opened its new BMW / MINI Brossard dealership, the first in Quebec — and among the first in Canada — to showcase BMW’s global Retail.NEXT concept. The opening, celebrated recently with an exclusive event for …
