Author: Canadian Auto Dealer

A new anti-theft pitch for dealers

February 4, 2026

Quebec-based OLIJEL said it will officially launch its Intelligent Kill Switch (IKS) anti-theft system in Ontario later this month, as vehicle theft remains a growing concern across the Greater Toronto Area. In a news release, the company said the Canadian-developed, …

AutoTrader plugs into ChatGPT

January 30, 2026

AutoTrader has launched a ChatGPT integration that lets Canadian consumers search its marketplace using conversational prompts. The company described the move as a first for Canadian automotive marketplaces. They said the feature allows users to ask ChatGPT for specific vehicles, …

SUVs still own 2025

January 23, 2026

Canada’s new light vehicle market saw unusually wide swings by segment in 2025, with small vans and small pickups posting major gains while luxury cars fell sharply, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). Small vans led the market on a …