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 …
With the Canadian used vehicle market heating up, average prices climbing and inventory tightening, dealers looking to stand out from competitors and private sellers can thrive with certified pre-owned (CPO) strategies, says one industry strategist. Jake Stacey, Executive Vice President …
Canada’s oldest Toyota dealership has been sold to an emerging auto group that has been adding stores in recent years and is keen on adding more. Bill’s Toyota, a landmark in Fort Erie since it became Toyota’s first dealership in …
Keyloop launched an end-to-end automotive retail platform called Fusion meant to help dealers in Canada better manage and optimize the full vehicle sales and after-sales process, the company announced. They said the platform incorporates four domains to cover the key …
UVeye has teamed up with tire distributor company Dealer Tire to launch a new integration meant to help dealerships streamline tire inspection, improve safety and transparency, and provide a better customer experience. The integration combines UVeye’s AI-powered tire inspection tech …
The Canadian used wholesale market was down -0.23% in pricing for the week ending on September 13. That’s in comparison to the -0.29% experienced a week earlier, according to Canadian Black Book, and a 2017-2019 average for the same period …
The 100 per cent tariff imposed by the federal government on Chinese electric vehicles in October 2024 is currently under review. That is according to a CTV News article: they noted that Heath MacDonald, Canada’s Agriculture Minister, said the decision …
Hyundai Canada recently held a Handprint Ceremony at Southtown Hyundai in Alberta and presented a $100,000 donation to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. The OEM did this through its charitable foundation called Hyundai Hope on Wheels to celebrate the hospital’s …
