Cars Commerce, the U.S.-based automotive marketplace and dealer technology company behind Cars.com, has named Tobias Hartmann as its next CEO, effective Jan. 15, 2026, according to a company announcement. Hartmann will succeed Alex Vetter, who will step down as CEO …
Canada’s used wholesale market continued to soften in the week ending Dec. 20, with prices down 0.48% as depreciation remained broad across most segments, according to Canadian Black Book. CBB will not be updating their reports until early 2026. What …
The Corporation des concessionnaires automobiles de Montréal (CCAM) will hold its second annual Sommet de la CCAM on Jan. 14, 2026, at the InterContinental Montréal, bringing dealers and industry leaders together to tackle the issues reshaping retail in Quebec and …
Canada’s used-vehicle market is drifting closer to “normal,” with wholesale prices for two- to six-year-old vehicles continuing to decline month over month, according to the Residual Value Newsletter (January 2026) from Canadian Black Book. The report points to a cooling …
A new partnership between Emobi and Flipturn aims to bring two features usually associated with public electric vehicle charging networks — roaming and Plug & Charge-ready authentication — to customer-managed charging sites, including workplaces, fleets, multifamily properties and dealerships. Under …
Cox Automotive’s Q4 2025 Industry Insights and 2026 Forecast Call delivered a blunt message for dealers heading into 2026: the market is stabilizing, but affordability remains the main constraint — and pricing isn’t going back to pre-pandemic norms. Cox said …
Distribution Stox is consolidating its Ontario operations with the upcoming opening of a new distribution centre in Vaughan, positioning the site as the heart of its Greater Toronto Area footprint. The company said the move from Brampton marks a major …
Holand Automotive Group, a Canadian-owned dealer group headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, has completed the sale of Ferrari Rancho Mirage to Texas-based Lapis Automotive Group, a move that underscores how Canadian-owned dealer groups continue to shape the U.S. luxury auto market. …
The Montreal International Auto Show will dedicate a special exhibition to Gilles Villeneuve during its 2026 event, tying the tribute to the upcoming release of a feature film chronicling the life of the legendary Quebec race car driver. The show, …
America’s franchised auto dealers are backing proposed changes to U.S. fuel-economy rules, saying the reforms could help restore affordability and consumer choice in the showroom. In a statement, the National Automobile Dealers Association responded to an announcement by U.S. President …
Canada’s electric vehicle market has crossed a notable pricing threshold with the arrival of the 2026 Kia EV4, which enters the market with a starting price of $38,995. Kia Canada announced in December that the all-electric compact sedan is now …
Stellantis is expanding its Canadian manufacturing footprint, a move that could have direct implications for dealers as the OEM ramps up production to meet anticipated demand across several high-profile models. The company said Dec. 15 it has surpassed 1,000 new …
