Automotive dealerships are facing a growing number of cyberattacks. New data from Proton Dealership IT and Cybersecurity shows attack activity remaining elevated over the past year, including a dramatic spike in early 2026 tied to an attack involving remote-connectivity software. …
Canadian auto dealer Senior Editor Todd Phillips interviews Todd Bourgon, CEO and Executive Director of the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO), about the association’s Automotive Conference & Expo (ACE) event happening October 15-16 in Niagara Falls. Bourgon said this …
Auto application fraud declined in Canada in the second quarter, even as fraud involving credit card applications moved in the opposite direction, according to Equifax Canada’s latest Market Pulse Fraud Trends and Insights. The auto application fraud rate fell to …
Canada’s used vehicle market crossed a notable threshold in August, with average prices falling below year-ago levels for the first time in 17 months. The average used vehicle sold for $33,752, according to Clutch’s latest Used Car Pricing Report, down …
Americans are growing more accustomed to autonomous driving technology, but fully surrendering the steering wheel remains a harder sell. Cox Automotive’s 2026 Autonomous Vehicle Study found familiarity with autonomous vehicles has risen to 58 per cent from 40 per cent …
When twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, Toronto Hyundai Service Advisor Juan Martinez Gomez knew he had to get home. His 14-year-old half-sister, Andrea, was living with her mother and grandmother in hard-hit La Guaira, and the family could …
For an automotive industry focused daily on affordability, monthly payments, inventory and transactions, events such as the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance offer a very different view of the automobile. They are a reminder that vehicles can also inspire passion, nostalgia, …
Canadians have a relatively strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, but significant gaps remain in how they protect their information online, according to NordVPN’s 2026 National Privacy Test. Canada ranked seventh globally with a score of 45 out of 100. The …
Canada’s automotive employment picture remained mixed in June, with gains among dealers and repair businesses helping offset weakness in parts manufacturing, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). Combined employment across the automotive sector and closely related industries reached 616,700 employees …
Cox Automotive has raised its U.S. new-vehicle sales forecast for 2026, citing a market that has remained stronger than expected despite persistent affordability pressures. The company now expects 16.1 million new vehicles to be sold this year, up from its …
Canada’s auto theft problem is showing further signs of easing, with thefts falling another 10 per cent in the first half of 2026 after two consecutive years of double-digit declines. The latest figures, from Équité Association and cited in a …
All 22 electric vehicles in a new BCAA and CAA road test completed a 230-kilometre Ontario route without stopping to charge, but the results showed significant differences in energy efficiency, charging performance and cost. The 2026 BCAA & CAA EV …
