Even before the U.S. tariffs were imposed, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants was warning that vehicle pricing will be a huge issue across the industry. The firm looked at where things currently stand in the various areas of the automotive ecosystem and …
Evo Car Share celebrated its 10th anniversary this month, marking its decade-long presence in British Columbia when it started with just 250 hybrids in 2015. It now has 2,500 vehicles in its fleet. In a news release, the company said …
The Canadian used wholesale market saw prices drop -0.17% for the week ending on March 22, compared to the previous decline of -0.01% and the 2017-2019 average of -0.09%. The data was pulled from Canadian Black Book’s latest update showing …
The 2025 Vancouver International Auto Show set a new attendance record for the second consecutive year, with 138,773 visitors. In 2024, the show recorded 129,033 visitors. This year, the event also saw a record-breaking single-day attendance on Saturday of 42,761 …
Hyundai Canada and its dealers have donated $1 million to the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation in Montreal, Quebec. It is one of the first presented by newly-formed non-profit Hyundai Hope On Wheels in Canada. The organization’s aim is to support paediatric …
Electrification and the rise of new manufacturing hubs will be central to global automotive industry growth as the overall sector evolves, according to a Frost & Sullivan update. Their latest analysis shows that growth opportunities will come from greater collaboration …
The Canadian Automotive Partnership Council (CAPC) held a meeting on March 20 to discuss current challenges facing the industry as it braces for another potential round of U.S. tariffs in early April. CAPC is an industry-led organization aimed at addressing key …
Dealers keeping tabs on the Canadian used wholesale market may be interested to find that pricing was down -0.10% for the week ending on March 15, according to a Canadian Black Book update. The decline is somewhat similar to the …
Leading automotive industry associations are urging the provincial government of British Columbia to pause and review its zero-emissions vehicle sales mandate. Citing a new forecast from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, the associations said in a news release that B.C.’s target …
CDK recently announced the launch of its Fundamentals Suite, a business system aimed at supporting the needs of one-to-two-site franchise automotive dealerships and independent auto dealers across Canada and the United States. In a news release the company said the …
Hyundai Canada and its York Region dealers spent a simulated cold winter night outdoors organized by 360ºkids and raised $90,000 to support at-risk and homeless youth through the challenge. The simulation was part of the 12th annual 360ºExperience fundraiser that mimics …
The coming Spring season is helping to boost U.S. automotive dealer sentiment despite weaker profits and growing costs, according to a recent update from Cox Automotive. Its Q1 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals that dealers’ view of …
