Retail sales in Canada’s automotive sector showed little movement during the first quarter of 2026, a result industry analysts described as encouraging given the broader economic backdrop. According to data analyzed by automotive marketing and analytics firm DAC, retail sales …
Subaru Canada has appointed Yoichi Hori as its new Chairman, President and CEO, replacing Tomohiro Kubota following his three-year and four-month tenure leading the Canadian business. The automaker announced the leadership change June 8, thanking Kubota for what it described …
DAS Technology said its artificial intelligence platform for automotive retailers has received multiple industry awards as dealerships adapt to changes in online search and consumer shopping behaviour. The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which operates in Canada and 32 additional countries, announced …
UVeye has expanded its vehicle intelligence platform with the launch of Scan to Sold, a new offering that allows dealerships to generate retail-ready vehicle listings directly from the service lane. The company announced on June 2 that the platform uses …
The 38th annual Georgian College Auto Show opened last weekend with industry leaders, government representatives, dealers, manufacturers and community partners gathering to celebrate what has become Canada’s largest student-run outdoor automotive event. But while the opening ceremonies featured remarks from …
The famous navy blue CADA Laureate crested jackets, old stories and an unmistakable reunion energy were everywhere as more than 30 CADA Laureate award recipients gathered in Ottawa and Gatineau to mark the program’s 20th anniversary. The event mixed nostalgia …
More than 30 CADA Laureates from across Canada heard a frank assessment of the political and economic challenges facing the auto retail sector during business sessions at the program’s 20th anniversary gathering in Gatineau, Que. CADA leaders, manufacturer association executives …
Dealers weighing whether to represent a Chinese OEM were urged to look beyond product, pricing and contracts during a business session in Gatineau, Que. featuring a gathering of CADA Laureate award winners. Niel Hiscox, CEO of Clarify Group, and publisher …
The New Car Dealers Association of B.C. is calling on the federal government to ensure dealerships receive prompt reimbursement for electric vehicle rebate claims submitted through the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program. Under the program, dealers provide eligible consumers with federal …
Collision repair technicians in Canada now have an opportunity to learn how to safely approach and repair electric vehicles through a certified Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) training program. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has …
Ontario Hyundai dealers have raised more than $312,000 for Hyundai Hope on Wheels in Canada through the inaugural Whole Lotta Hope benefit concert, which was held May 28 at Toronto’s El Mocambo music venue. The event, supported by automotive retail …
Canadian light-vehicle sales declined for the eighth consecutive month in May, continuing a trend that has defined the market throughout 2026. According to estimates from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), Canadian vehicle sales reached approximately 184,000 units in May, down 1.7 …
