Go Auto recently acquired Vancouver’s Downtown Kia, bringing the total number of dealerships it operates across North America to 68. In a news release, the dealer group said Downtown Kia is its first dealership in downtown Vancouver, its 15th location …
Canadian vehicle usage remains strong. As a ripple effect, it’s also strengthening aftermarket demand, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. DAC has previously talked about vehicle usage as one of the key dynamics at play within the aftermarket arm of the …
HGreg Automotive Group has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for a fifth consecutive year, holding onto its position in the Gold category as recognition for demonstrating consistent performance over the years. “This distinction is a testament to …
Recent data from European online auction eCarsTrade reveals which vehicles lost half their value in five years, starting with the BMW 7 Series; the model’s value declined €73,000 or around CA$114,507. The company’s data also shows electric models the Nissan …
It was a packed house for CADEX 2025. In fact, the event has grown so much the organizers are having to find different locations to house the ever-growing dealer and supplier attendees. “This year’s CADEX event had record attendance,” said …
Understanding mental illness in the workplace and training staff to help people showing signs of it was the central topic addressed by an expert in the field as part of a Global Automakers of Canada in-person and livestreamed event in …
It takes a lot of courage to step into a bright spotlight and share an intensely personal story about mental health and the impact it can have on your life, and your career. That’s what David Adams, President and CEO …
The Tim Lamb Group, an automotive dealership broker, has announced the addition of Paul Gilroy as a director to their team. He will be responsible for leading franchised dealership mergers and acquisitions across Canada. In its update, the company described …
As we consider the current situation around the used vehicle market in Canada, it is worth noting some of the other events occurring within the automotive domain. For example, the United States and United Kingdom have agreed to reduce tariffs …
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Bruce Rosen, Executive Director of Industry Relations with the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, about a new study the association is about to launch. The Canadian Automotive Retail Study will survey dealers to …
AutoTrader and the National Hockey League recently announced a new multiyear Canadian partnership with AutoTrader named the Official Pre-Owned Automotive Marketplace of the NHL. This is AutoTrader’s first professional sports league partnership. It means the company will receive prominent brand …
Electric vehicles have 79 per cent more reliability issues than traditional (gas-engine) vehicles, including battery wear and software glitches, some of which could impact long-term durability, according to European online auction platform eCarsTrade. However, EV drivers are also starting to …
