General Motors Canada said it will invest $691 million in its St. Catharines Propulsion Plant to support production of its next-generation V-8 engine. In a news release, the company said the sixth-generation engine will power high-demand vehicles, while the plant …
Dealerships are facing mounting pressure from tariffs, rising costs and softening demand, according to an insight from MNP. Tariffs are now showing up in wholesale pricing, parts availability and conversations with original equipment manufacturers, making day-to-day operations harder to manage …
DSMA has appointed Farah Mohammed as director of industry relations for Canada, expanding its focus on strengthening connections between dealerships and original equipment manufacturers. In the newly created role, Mohammed will act as the primary liaison with OEMs, supporting clients …
U.S. new-vehicle affordability showed signs of improvement in March, even as broader economic pressures continued to weigh on consumers, according to the latest Auto Market Weekly Summary from Cox Automotive for the United States. Stronger household income, increased incentives and …
Canada and the United States will co-host a global vehicle safety conference in Toronto next month, bringing together industry and government leaders to advance new safety technologies. Transport Canada and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration …
Canadian wholesale vehicle prices edged lower in the week ending April 25, continuing a recent trend of modest declines across most segments. Overall market prices fell 0.22 per cent, an improvement from the previous week’s 0.25 per cent decline. Car …
Keyloop’s Fusion event in Vaughan brought together dealers and industry stakeholders to examine a growing reality in automotive retail: the challenge is no longer adopting technology, but making it work together. That theme ran through the day at the Paramount …
Canadian new light vehicle sales declined in every province in March 2026, as trade pressures and rising gas prices weighed heavily on consumer demand, according to DAC. The downturn follows an unusually strong March 2025, when buyers accelerated purchases ahead …
Canada’s EV fast-charging network continued to expand in the first quarter of 2026, with growth increasingly focused on higher-capacity sites rather than broader geographic coverage, according to a report from Paren. The report shows 668 new DC fast-charging ports were …
Keyloop has launched a new sales management platform tailored for Canadian auto dealers, as retailers look to simplify increasingly complex sales workflows. The global automotive software provider said its new Sales Hub platform is designed to manage the full sales …
Canadian wholesale used-vehicle prices declined for the week ending April 18, with the overall market down 0.25 per cent, according to Canadian Black Book. Car segment values fell 0.26 per cent, while truck and SUV segments were down 0.25 per …
With interest rising among Canadian dealers in potential partnerships with new automotive brands entering the market, the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has issued a special bulletin outlining key considerations before signing on. The guidance comes as dealers explore opportunities …
