The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) closed out 2025 with a significant policy win, as the Ontario government permanently removed the City of Toronto’s authority to impose a personal vehicle tax. The change was enacted through the 2025 Ontario …
New light vehicle sales weakened across much of Canada in November, with softness no longer confined to Quebec, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. While Quebec again led the declines, several major provinces posted meaningful year-over-year losses, underscoring broader pressure on …
The U.S. auto industry closed 2025 with better-than-expected results, despite operating in a year shaped by economic uncertainty, policy shifts and uneven consumer confidence. Retail sales outperformed forecasts, fleet demand held up and wholesale values stayed relatively stable, even amid …
Canada’s used wholesale market continued its December pullback, with prices down 0.58 per cent for the week ending on Dec. 13. The pace of decline eased slightly compared with last week, but depreciation remains broad-based across segments, according to Canadian …
General Motors has named Jack Uppal president and managing director of GM Canada, effective Feb. 1, 2026, marking a return home for the Canadian executive after more than a decade in senior international roles. Uppal is currently president and managing …
The North American auto industry is at a turning point, as manufacturers grapple with software complexity, artificial intelligence adoption and rising competitive pressure from China, according to a post-event report from the Reuters Events Automotive USA 2025 conference held in …
U.S.-based software development company Cerence AI is expanding its footprint beyond the vehicle with the launch of two new conversational AI agents aimed at dealerships and OEMs. It’s a strategic shift toward a broader automotive ecosystem. It’s newsworthy to Canadian …
With one month remaining, organizers are reminding attendees to secure tickets for the Charity Preview Gala tied to the 2026 Montreal Auto Show, set for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The evening begins with …
New-vehicle prices in the U.S. remained near record levels in November, reflecting a market increasingly shaped by affluent buyers, according to a new report from Kelley Blue Book. The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle rose to $49,814 …
A new national survey suggests the federal zero-emissions vehicle mandate is struggling to win over Canadians, raising questions about how quickly consumers are prepared to shift to electric vehicles as sales targets tighten. The Leger poll, commissioned by the Canadian …
Canadian used-vehicle values slipped again in November, marking the sixth consecutive monthly decrease in the Canadian Black Book (CBB) Used Vehicle Retention Index and reinforcing signs of a broader market correction. The index fell to 135.9 points, down from 137.0 …
SWTCH Energy is expanding into the residential market with a new home charging program that offers single-family homeowners a free Level 2 charger and cash back for every kilowatt-hour used to charge an electric vehicle. The offer may influence how …
