Canadian used-vehicle wholesale prices continued their gradual retreat in the week ending Aug. 8, with the overall market declining 0.19 per cent, according to the latest Market Insights data. The decline was slightly steeper than the previous week’s 0.16 per …
DAS Technology has received a Gold Stevie Award for technology designed to help dealerships and other retailers improve their visibility in artificial intelligence-powered search. The company’s Power AI Search version X was named Technology Breakthrough of the Year in the …
Canada’s light vehicle market recorded a second straight month of year-over-year growth in July, with DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) estimating sales reached 173,000 units, up from 172,000 units in July 2025. The 0.5 per cent increase follows June’s 1.9 per …
Economic conditions are creating a more challenging backdrop for the Canadian and U.S. auto markets, despite stronger vehicle spending during the second quarter, according to Cox Automotive’s latest Auto Market Weekly Summary. The report highlights slower-than-expected economic growth, stubborn inflation …
A joint law enforcement initiative has recovered 392 vehicles valued at an estimated $28 million after preventing their export through Canadian marine ports, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Project NoCargo, launched in June 2025 by the RCMP’s …
Emobi has partnered with OmniTrust to strengthen cybersecurity for Plug & Charge technology as the companies look to expand secure electric vehicle charging across North America. The partnership, announced by Emobi, combines the company’s cloud-based JustPlug platform with OmniTrust’s cryptographic …
U.S. new-vehicle sales lost some momentum in July but continued to show resilience despite economic headwinds, according to Cox Automotive. Initial estimates released by the company show July sales reached 1.36 million units, representing a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) …
CarDoor has launched a new vehicle-selling platform that allows verified dealers to compete in real time for consumer vehicles, a model the company says will improve inventory sourcing while offering sellers prices based on current market demand. The Ontario-based company …
U.S. consumers continued to favour hybrid vehicles and SUVs over battery-electric vehicles and sedans during the first half of 2026, according to the latest Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch reports from Cox Automotive. While the research is based on U.S. …
Canada’s wholesale used-vehicle market continued to soften during the week ending Aug. 1, although price declines moderated compared with the previous week, according to the latest Market Insights report from Canadian Black Book (CBB). Overall wholesale values declined 0.16 per …
The federal government is investing $10.9 million in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and education projects across Canada, a move that could help support EV adoption as dealers continue to expand their electrified vehicle offerings. Announced July 30 by Environment …
Holand Automotive Group has expanded its leasing business through the acquisition of part of the John Scotti Leasing Inc. portfolio, a move that underscores the growing importance of leasing operations as dealership groups diversify their revenue streams and strengthen long-term …
