AutoCanada has expanded its Ontario collision repair network with the acquisition of a Stratford, Ont., collision repair business, continuing its strategy of building regional repair capacity to support its dealership operations. The Edmonton-based retailer announced July 2 that the facility, …
A new analysis from Cox Automotive suggests the affordability challenges facing new-vehicle buyers are being driven by broader economic pressures, not simply the price of a vehicle. In an article published following the company’s 2026 Mid-Year Review, Cox Automotive said …
HGreg has been named a recipient of the 2026 Canadian Business Excellence Award for Private Businesses, marking the fourth consecutive year the Quebec-based dealership group has received the national recognition. The award, presented by Excellence Canada, recognizes organizations that demonstrate …
Reynolds and Reynolds has released new details about its Amplify 2026 retail summit, outlining a workshop agenda centred on artificial intelligence, dealership operations, compliance and data management. The annual event will take place Aug. 10-11 at the Park Hyatt Aviara …
Turo has expanded its Canadian airport network with the launch of operations at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, marking the latest step in the continued growth of alternative vehicle-access models across Canada. The new partnership with ADM Aéroports de Montréal comes …
Despite ongoing inflation and pressure on household budgets, the U.S. automotive market continues to show resilience, according to Cox Automotive’s latest Auto Market Weekly Summary. The report said U.S. new-vehicle transaction trends remained solid through the middle of June, while …
Justin Poy says Canada has something China’s fast-growing auto retail sector needs: decades of dealership management experience. Through the Global Dealer Academy, Poy and his partners are working with Georgian College in Barrie, Ont., to deliver a licensed Canadian automotive …
Mercedes-Benz Canada has expanded its retail presence beyond the dealership with the opening of Mercedes-Benz Studio Toronto, an immersive brand experience inside Holt Renfrew’s flagship store on Bloor Street. The studio, which opened June 26, is the first Canadian location …
Canada’s automotive community helped raise a record $900,000 for Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada during the 14th annual Drive for Smiles Montreal, one of the country’s largest automotive charity fundraising events. Held June 6 at Circuit Mont-Tremblant and presented by Groupe …
Auto theft may be declining in many parts of Ontario, but industry and government leaders say the issue remains a priority as organized vehicle crime continues to evolve. That was the message at a June 26 auto theft prevention event …
Canadian used wholesale vehicle prices continued their downward trend in the week ending June 27, according to the latest Canadian Black Book (CBB) Market Insights report. Overall wholesale values fell 0.50 per cent, steeper than the previous week’s 0.35 per …
Canadian gasoline consumption reached a record high in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring the continued strength of Canada’s internal combustion vehicle fleet despite the growing presence of zero-emission vehicles. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), domestic gasoline consumption totalled …
