The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has named Toyota, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz as winners of its 2026 Innovation Awards, announced at the recent Vancouver International Auto Show. The annual awards recognize standout automotive technologies across three categories: green, safety …
AutoCanada has entered into a national partnership with AutoTrader.ca, the company announced March 31, positioning the platform as a central component of its digital retail strategy. The Edmonton-based dealer group said the agreement will establish a more unified approach to …
Weeve has launched Avigo, a new electric car-sharing platform aimed at reshaping how vehicles are accessed in urban environments, the company announced March 25. The Montreal-based company said Avigo is designed to integrate directly into residential and office buildings, positioning …
Sixty years ago, Steve Marshall started out as a dealer principal with a small Mercury store in B.C., and has since expanded his business into a group of stores, including two in Hawaii, as he marks a milestone in automotive …
Kot Auto Group has opened what it says is Canada’s largest Hyundai dealership in Langford, B.C., alongside a new standalone Genesis facility, according to a company announcement. The new Hyundai store spans more than 75,000 square feet and replaces the …
Dealers and sales professionals across British Columbia were recognized for their performance in electric vehicle sales, customer service and community involvement at the Vancouver International Auto Show, which opened with an awards ceremony hosted by the New Car Dealers Association …
The U.S. auto market is showing signs of strength heading into the spring selling season, but growing economic uncertainty could weigh on demand in the months ahead, according to Cox Automotive’s latest weekly summary. The report points to continued momentum …
Reynolds and Reynolds has launched its 2026 Automotive Amplifiers Contest, inviting dealership professionals to showcase best practices that are shaping the future of automotive retail. Announced March 26, the annual contest is tied to the Reynolds Retail Summit: Amplify event …
The North American auto market is expected to cool in 2026, with most key metrics edging lower after a stronger-than-anticipated 2025, according to Cox Automotive’s latest industry outlook. The company projects U.S. new-vehicle sales will reach 15.8 million units in …
Canada’s auto industry is still trying to assess what the arrival of Chinese-built electric vehicles will mean for the market, even as Ottawa has begun to formalize how those vehicles could enter the country. In interviews with Canadian auto dealer …
The Vancouver International Auto Show opened March 25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre with a sold-out floor, full OEM participation and strong early attendance, as industry leaders used the media preview to highlight growing concerns around affordability and B.C.’s zero-emission …
The federal government is putting new funding behind Canadian-developed technology aimed at tackling auto theft, a persistent issue affecting the country’s automotive sector. According to a government release, the investment supports solutions designed to prevent vehicle theft, with a focus …
