Category: Industry News

DAS Technology earns five dealer awards

September 18, 2026

DAS Technology has received five 2026 Dealers’ Choice Awards, including first-place finishes in three categories. The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company said its Digital Air Strike brand received Diamond Awards from Auto Dealer Today for new vehicle leads, reputation management and data …

U.S. car-buying ease remains low

September 16, 2026

The ease of buying a vehicle in the U.S. remained below historical levels in August, despite few signs of deterioration across the individual steps of the purchase process, according to CDK Global’s latest Ease of Purchase Scorecard. For the second …

CCS adds ImEX as technology partner

September 16, 2026

Canadian new car dealer collision repair network Consolidated Collision Services (CCS) has selected ImEX Systems as a preferred technology partner, expanding the technology options available to its network of dealer-owned collision repair facilities across Canada.  ImEX Systems was founded in …

Clutch gears up for growth

September 16, 2026

Canadian online used-vehicle retailer Clutch has named Toronto-based Courage its creative agency of record, signalling a new investment in brand building as the company looks to expand its presence in the Canadian automotive market. According to a Sept. 11 announcement …

U.S. dealer confidence slips

September 11, 2026

U.S. auto dealers became less confident about market conditions in the third quarter as affordability pressures continued to influence vehicle demand, according to Cox Automotive’s Q3 2026 Dealer Sentiment Index. The survey of 929 franchised and independent U.S. dealers, conducted …

Auto sector pushes for trade stability

September 11, 2026

The Canadian Automotive Partnership Council (CAPC) is calling for greater stability in Canada-U.S. trade as the automotive industry contends with tariffs and uncertainty over future investment. CAPC members met in Toronto on Sept. 9 with federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly …