Ontario-based digital used vehicle retailer Clutch has appointed U.S. automotive veteran Richard Ball as its new Chief Production Officer. His resume includes high-impact roles at Carvana, Vroom, CarMax, and Sonic Automotive. In his new position Ball will have oversight of …
The Canadian automotive industry has lost one of its pillars following the passing of Vincenzo (Vip) Palladino, founder and patriarch of the Palladino Auto Group. He was 95. The Palladino Group announced his passing on Tuesday through its social media …
Tariff-exempted imports of autos and auto parts coming from Canada and Mexico declined significantly in July, with Canada’s autos/parts facing more than US$380 million (around CA$525.02 million) in levies during that period. That’s according to a report from CTV News, …
Digital agency Leger DGTL recently unveiled its latest study that highlights North Americans’ digital preferences for 2026, which found that users are unconsciously seeking informative, connecting, or thought-provoking content. They’re tired of just scrolling the page, even if it remains …
In August Canadian Black Book saw its Used Vehicle Retention Index decrease marginally to 138.1, which is 0.4 less than the prior month’s 138.5. The August index represents a 0.3 per cent decrease month-over-month, and a 1.5 per cent increase …
Dealers selling electric vehicles may be interested to note the global EV battery recycling market will be worth US$3.88 billion this year and is projected to reach US$15.58 billion by 2030. This is because of the rapid growth in EV …
Hyundai Canada’s charitable arm Hyundai Hope on Wheels, along with 225 Hyundai dealers nationwide, are donating $100,000 to the Children’s Health Foundation in London, Ontario, in honour of Paediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Furthermore, the OEM said Finch Hyundai pledged an …
The New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) is warning that adding new or higher taxes in the current environment, which includes an ongoing tariff war with the United States, would be “deeply counterproductive” and ultimately have diminishing returns for …
Larger Canadian provinces saw weakness in August, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. They described the month as weak in terms of new light vehicle sales and said the market overall was down from its 2024 comparable. British Columbia experienced the …
ZeroSum, an automotive-focused software, digital advertising, and market intelligence data company, recently released an eBook providing dealers with strategies on how to excel in electric vehicle sales without the help of government tax credits. The Dealer’s Guide to EV Sales …
Turo announced a new partnership with AIR MILES Reward Program that will see Canadian travellers earn “miles” every time they book a car on Turo. The peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace has been expanding its reach across the country through partnerships. …
Payment processor Nuvei recently announced the expansion of its partnership with electric vehicle charging infrastructure company Loop Global to improve payment experiences for drivers across Canada. The partnership builds on an existing U.S. collaboration. The Canadian-focused partnership means Nuvei is …
