The conversations on the trade show floor at the 2026 Automotive Conference & Expo (ACE) offered a revealing snapshot of the issues facing Canada’s auto dealers. Artificial intelligence was everywhere, but so were concerns about affordability, trade uncertainty, regulatory pressures …
Trade uncertainty, vehicle affordability, artificial intelligence and the arrival of more Chinese automotive brands dominated conversations at the 2026 Automotive Conference & Expo (ACE) in Niagara Falls. But for all the challenges facing Canadian dealers, the mood was far from …
Canada’s public EV fast-charging network is seeing more activity, but the pace of expansion is slowing. According to Paren’s third-quarter 2026 State of the EV Charging Industry report, the country recorded 3.84 million public fast-charging sessions, up 37 per cent …
Dealerships are embracing artificial intelligence, but few have formal policies in place to oversee its use. CDK’s State of Dealership Cybersecurity 2026 report found that while 87 per cent of surveyed dealership leaders reported using AI in some capacity, only …
Vehicle affordability is reshaping the U.S. automotive market, with consumers increasingly adjusting what they buy, or delaying purchases altogether. In an Oct. 12 analysis, Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jeremy Robb said demand has not disappeared, but rising household expenses are …
The Canadian used vehicle market is losing value at an accelerating pace, with wholesale prices falling nearly three times faster than the previous week. According to Canadian Black Book’s (CBB) latest Market Insights report, wholesale values declined 0.35 per cent …
Canada’s automotive manufacturing sector is struggling to regain momentum, with motor vehicle assembly shipments continuing to decline amid trade tensions and production uncertainty. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), the recovery that began following pandemic-era supply chain disruptions has stalled, …
In 2001: A Space Odyssey, HAL 9000 wasn’t dangerous because it was unintelligent. HAL became dangerous because it had enormous capability, unclear instructions and far too much authority. A Canadian dealership recently experienced its own, considerably less dramatic, HAL moment. A …
We have been posting on social media for years about the likely arrival of Chinese vehicles in Canada. We have also argued that, to sell vehicles here, Chinese automakers should be required to build some of them here. Canada’s automotive …
I have written about leadership before, but I find it a worthwhile subject to bring up again. I find that many great service or parts advisors get promoted and suddenly become the “manager.” What exactly does that mean? I get …
There is no question that affordability has become a major defining issue facing British Columbians and Canadians. Whether it’s housing, groceries, fuel or transportation, families are feeling the cumulative impact of rising costs. But while consumers continue to face mounting …
There is a number familiar to aerospace engineers: 11.2 kilometres per second. That is Earth’s escape velocity — the speed needed to break free of its gravitational pull without further propulsion. Fall short and physics wins. The rocket comes back down. You …
