Canadian automotive employment continues to weaken, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. They released a report showing employment in the sector has been impacted amid an economy that shrunk in the second quarter and an ongoing trade conflict with no resolution …
China is racing ahead of other countries in the global shift to electric vehicles, while Europe adjusts its strategy and the United States sees its EV adoption timeline slip to 2039, according to the latest EY Mobility Lens Forecaster. EY …
Dealers in Canada may wish to familiarize themselves with the word “agentic AI,” because it’s already being introduced into the automotive industry. The latest development comes from a recent collaboration between Google Cloud and Qualcomm Technologies. The companies expanded their …
The Canadian used wholesale market saw prices decline -0.29% for the week ending on September 6. In comparison, the prior week’s report had prices down by -0.16%, according to Canadian Black Book. Its Market Insights report shows car segment prices …
FliteHouse has teamed up with the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association (MMDA) to launch AI-powered agents built specifically for automotive retailers. The partnership comes in response to an increasing demand from dealers across the province looking to tackle staffing costs, improve …
The latest in the Women Driven series of in-person events, organized by the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) and moderated by automotive journalist Petrina Gentile, will be held on September 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the …
Black Women Talk Tech (BWTT)’s Roadmap to Billions conference, which is presented by Accelerate Auto, will take place in Toronto, Ontario, from October 5-6, 2025. This is the second annual Canadian edition of the conference, which is built by Black …
RouteOne Canada has announced that its eSigning solution, a fully integrated and in-system offering designed for auto dealers and finance sources, has gained broader industry adoption — pointing to a need for technology that saves time and effort, and provides …
Automotive brand loyalty rates slipped during the first half of 2025 following a rebound last year, according to S&P Global Mobility’s analysis of new vehicle registration data through June. In a news release, they said the industry’s brand loyalty rate …
Women, and women of colour, are increasingly being recognized in automotive, with the latest example being Krystal Roberts, Executive Manager of Advantage Auto Group’s Advantage Chevrolet of Hodgkins, Illinois. Roberts was named the winner of the 2025 Ally Sees Her …
The numbers are in for Canadian light vehicle sales in August: DesRosiers Automotive Consultants estimates sales came in at 160,000 units — down 2.9% from the same month in 2024. (However, there was also one less selling day in August …
Dealers following Canadian used wholesale market trends may be interested to note that pricing for the week ending on August 30 has declined by -0.16%. A report from Canadian Black Book for the previous week showed a decline of -0.34%. …
