Hyundai Canada and its dealer network are continuing their support for pediatric cancer programs with $350,000 in funding announced alongside a special event at Murray Hyundai White Rock in British Columbia. The Hyundai Hope on Wheels event brought together patients …
Go Auto has gone Hollywood, acquiring Toyota of Hollywood, a Los Angeles dealership on Sunset Boulevard with a history dating back nearly seven decades. The Alberta-based dealership group announced this week that it has purchased the store, which opened in …
Amanda Zhang is joining McManes Automotive Partners following a 23-year international career with Mercedes-Benz, marking a return to Alberta for the automotive executive. Zhang most recently served as CEO and board chair of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and head of the company’s …
Job satisfaction among U.S. dealership employees remains relatively high in 2026, although CDK Global’s latest workplace study identifies a notable weak spot among employees early in their dealership careers. The 2026 CDK Dealership Workplace Study found overall job satisfaction at …
Canadian used wholesale vehicle prices were nearly flat last week as depreciation slowed significantly, according to Canadian Black Book’s latest Market Insights report. Overall market values fell 0.05 per cent for the week ending Sept. 5, compared with a 0.20 …
The U.S. automotive market continues to show resilience despite economic uncertainty, with Cox Automotive pointing to steady sales and growing demand for older used vehicles as signs that consumers continue to adapt. While tariffs, elevated interest rates and affordability concerns …
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Andrew Reutsky, the lead researcher from Harvard University that just released a new report: “Automotive Retail Advertising in Crisis.” The study found as much as 62% of dealership ad spending can’t be …
U.S. vehicle buyers may want greater price transparency, but many still appear to value the opportunity to negotiate, according to new research from CDK. The company surveyed more than 1,000 vehicle buyers in the second quarter about the incentives they …
Used-vehicle sourcing remains a challenge for Canadian dealers, with nearly half of franchised new-vehicle dealers surveyed reporting that conditions worsened during the first half of 2026. The findings come from a survey by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) and the Used …
Sung Kang is bringing Drifter back to Toronto, this time for the automotive-themed film’s world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Kang, known to automotive enthusiasts for playing Han in the Fast & Furious franchise, wrote and …
CDK Global has named Sudhakar Ramakrishna President and CEO, effective Oct. 5, as the automotive retail software provider undergoes a leadership transition following several years of investment in its technology platform. Ramakrishna will also join CDK’s board of directors, according …
Canadian dealers could play an important role in determining whether consumers embrace emerging Chinese automotive brands, according to new research from Clarify Group. The Vehicle Buyer Opinion Study (VBOS), based on responses from 2,007 Canadians who purchased or leased a …
