Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Jason Campbell, the General Manager of the Canadian International AutoShow. Campbell talks about the show’s new consumer research with Canadian car buyers that outlines their vehicle preferences and their opinions on …
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada has named its semi-finalists for the 2026 Canadian Car of the Year Awards, narrowing a field of nearly 400 eligible models to 20 vehicles that reflect the breadth of Canada’s market. The awards span …
Matador AI was appointed an Official Preferred Partner for Nissan USA in the automaker’s first AI Lead Nurturing category. It’s a move that underscores how quickly artificial intelligence is reshaping the retail side of the industry. The Montreal-based company has …
HGreg has expanded its footprint on Montreal’s South Shore with the acquisition of Toyota Park Avenue and Honda Park Avenue. It’s a move the company said aligns with its long-term growth strategy in Quebec. President and CEO John Hairabedian called …
Hyundai Canada has appointed longtime executive Ken Maisonville as its new chief operating officer, a move the company said will strengthen alignment across its sales, marketing and aftersales operations. The appointment reflects the OEM’s focus on refining processes and maintaining …
The Vancouver International Auto Show is returning to the Vancouver Convention Centre next spring. To help boost excitement and incentive to attend the event, organizers opened ticket sales with a short Black Friday window offering half-price admission. A limited number …
U.S. new-vehicle sales are expected to ease in November as higher prices and waning electric-vehicle demand temper what had been a strong stretch for the market. Cox Automotive projects a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 15.7 million, slightly ahead of …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association is urging Ottawa to reset the federal Zero-Emission Vehicle mandate, arguing that current sales targets are no longer realistic for consumers or the market. The association made the comments in a press release and to …
New research from the Canadian International AutoShow suggests most drivers are not ready to give up gas-powered vehicles, even as the federal government weighs adjustments to its electric-vehicle mandate ahead of winter. A poll of 1,202 AutoShow Insider panellists found …
Next year the Montreal International Auto Show will bring more than 30 brands to the Palais des congrès in January, marking the return of Audi and BMW after multi-year absences and introducing three new themed zones aimed at families, outdoor …
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Darren Slind, Co-Founder, President Clarify Group about the consultancy firm’s research findings that prove the relevance of auto shows in North America. Slind’s firm conducts auto show studies with attendees for …
With colder weather settling in, new research points to steady demand for traditional 12-volt car batteries. Dealers know well it’s a core aftermarket product that remains a fixture in winter maintenance, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. DAC surveyed more than …
