U.S. dealer sentiment improved modestly in the second quarter of 2026, but expectations for the months ahead deteriorated as economic concerns weighed on confidence, according to the latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index. The survey, released May 26, found the …
Electric vehicle consideration among Canadian consumers rose this year for the first time since 2022, according to the J.D. Power 2026 Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration Study released May 28. The study found 34 per cent of new-vehicle shoppers said they …
Employment across Canada’s automotive sector weakened in early 2026, according to new industry data released by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Total automotive-related employment reached 578,900 workers in February, down 0.8 per cent from the same month last year. The sector had …
Stellantis is openly considering using Canadian facilities to build Chinese-branded electric vehicles as the automaker expands partnerships aimed at lowering costs and accelerating EV development. Speaking after the company’s investor day near Detroit on May 22, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa …
Cox Automotive expects the pace of U.S. new-vehicle sales to improve modestly in May as consumers continue purchasing vehicles despite economic uncertainty and rising fuel costs. In a forecast released May 27, the company said the seasonally adjusted annual rate …
CAA South Central Ontario is warning drivers about a growing form of vehicle theft that combines distraction tactics with electronic tools capable of intercepting or relaying key fob signals. In a release issued May 27, the organization said police services …
Canada’s automotive industry could either expand production to two million vehicles annually or lose assembly operations entirely by 2040, depending on trade policy, EV adoption and global competition, RBC Thought Leadership said in a new report examining the sector’s future. …
A growing number of consumers are buying vehicles from a single dealership, a trend CDK Global said is helping drive higher customer satisfaction during the buying process. According to the company’s latest Ease of Purchase Scorecard, 41 per cent of …
Policaro Group is adding Danish hypercar manufacturer Zenvo Automotive to its portfolio, becoming the exclusive retail and distribution partner for Central and Eastern Canada under the banner Zenvo Toronto. The Oakville, Ont.-based dealer group announced the partnership May 20, …
Mercedes-Benz Canada and Road to Racing have introduced a new scholarship program designed to help young Canadian racing drivers advance their careers in motorsport. The Mercedes-Benz Youth in Motorsport Scholarship will provide one Road to Racing driver annually with $50,000 …
Canadian new light vehicle sales declined across nearly every province in April, highlighting what industry analysts describe as broad-based economic weakness and slowing consumer demand. According to provincial sales estimates released by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), total Canadian new light …
Policaro Group is adding another ultra-exclusive name to its luxury automotive portfolio after being named Zenvo Automotive’s retail and distribution partner for Central and Eastern Canada. The Oakville, Ont.-based dealer group will operate as Zenvo Toronto, while Weissach Group will …
