U.S.-based software development company Cerence AI is expanding its footprint beyond the vehicle with the launch of two new conversational AI agents aimed at dealerships and OEMs. It’s a strategic shift toward a broader automotive ecosystem. It’s newsworthy to Canadian …
With one month remaining, organizers are reminding attendees to secure tickets for the Charity Preview Gala tied to the 2026 Montreal Auto Show, set for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The evening begins with …
New-vehicle prices in the U.S. remained near record levels in November, reflecting a market increasingly shaped by affluent buyers, according to a new report from Kelley Blue Book. The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle rose to $49,814 …
A new national survey suggests the federal zero-emissions vehicle mandate is struggling to win over Canadians, raising questions about how quickly consumers are prepared to shift to electric vehicles as sales targets tighten. The Leger poll, commissioned by the Canadian …
Canadian used-vehicle values slipped again in November, marking the sixth consecutive monthly decrease in the Canadian Black Book (CBB) Used Vehicle Retention Index and reinforcing signs of a broader market correction. The index fell to 135.9 points, down from 137.0 …
SWTCH Energy is expanding into the residential market with a new home charging program that offers single-family homeowners a free Level 2 charger and cash back for every kilowatt-hour used to charge an electric vehicle. The offer may influence how …
Matador AI earned the 238th spot on Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 500 ranking. The company posted 339 per cent revenue growth between 2021 and 2024, marking its first appearance on the list. The Fast 500 program highlights rapid-growth firms across …
Early readings suggest November delivered only marginal improvement on the U.S. auto front, with retail demand showing limited strength despite better results in the fleet sector, according to Cox Automotive’s latest Auto Market Weekly Summary. New-vehicle sales rose 0.4 per …
Frank Howard, founder and president of Capital Auto Group and one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most influential auto retailers, died after a battle with cancer. He passed away December 4 surrounded by family. He spent more than 50 years building …
New data from AutoTrader shows affordability, not aspiration, shaped Canadian car-shopping behaviour this year, as practical vehicles again topped both search and sales activity nationwide. The Ford F-150, Toyota RAV4 and Honda Civic led AutoTrader’s 2025 most-searched rankings, while the …
It’s been almost 30 years since Ken Maisonville joined Hyundai Canada. And although he actually took a pay cut from the government job he was doing prior to the OEM gig, because it wasn’t exciting and he liked cars, he …
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Jim Carroll, a leading futurist, about his keynote address at the upcoming CADA Summit being held February 11, 2026 in Toronto. Carroll gives a sneak preview of his presentation about how business …
