Nissan is recalling 354,505 Pathfinders in North American from 2013, 2014, and 2015, including 29,876 in Canada due to an issue with the brake light switch. The stop lamp switch may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause the vehicle …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) made their first foray into the world of online events with this year’s annual CADA Summit, which took place on Feb. 3, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. It was a jam-packed agenda …
While Canadian auto sales bounced back strongly in the second half of 2020, to within 5% of pre-COVID figures, they’re off to a much rockier start for 2021. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) estimates total sales of 90,890 units for the …
This week wholesale used vehicles were down again in terms of weekly price trends, with the market average at -0.22% compared to -0.24% last week, and -0.21% as the 24-month average, according to Canadian Black Book. The car segment was …
J.D. Power has announced its 2021 Canada ALG Residual Value Awards, with Toyota and Lexus ranked as the top brands in their respective segments. The awards recognize the vehicle segments projected to hold the highest percentage of the manufacturer’s suggested …
The 2021 NADA Show, typically held in-person in the United States as a mega annual industry event by the National Automobile Dealers Association, will be held virtually in less than a week and promises an abundance of insights and information, …
Last year, the Black Lives Matter movement gained significant traction in the United States and globally, and helped shed further light on a nagging issue within our own industry — the lack of Black representation and leadership in the automotive …
The importance of supporting automotive industry employees and new entries in the sector should not be ignored this year. 2020 was a year that brought forth many surprises, unexpected changes, and challenges. As we enter into the second month of …
The crisis is far from over, trends from 2020 are likely to spill over into 2021, and COVID-19 will inevitably continue to be a catalyst for change in our industry. As I write this column, the clock ticked down on …
Looking ahead, it’s going to be a year of shifting sand and changing tides. But dealers are used to that. After a dreadful 2020, Canadian automobile dealers are looking for better days ahead. Our business, as we knew it, shifted …
“Over-the-air-updates” will become an expectation among future car buyers raised in the latter part of the digital age and beyond. Much has already been written about the potentially negative impact of online sales on the future of the traditional auto …
The impact of the COVID-19 crisis on numerous industries has been severe, but the automotive sector has proven resilient in its market. As I am writing this, we have recently welcomed the new year and many of us are reflecting …
