Canada’s automotive aftermarket continued to grow in 2025 as vehicles from the strong 2015-2019 sales years moved into peak repair and maintenance cycles — a trend with implications for dealership service departments and parts operations. According to a survey conducted …
Peel Regional Police say investigators have recovered 13 stolen vehicles worth more than $800,000 after dismantling what they describe as an organized auto-theft operation in Mississauga. The investigation began in October 2025 when officers from the 11 Division Break and …
The U.S. auto retail market in 2025 did not follow a single trend. Instead, it unfolded as four distinct phases shaped by policy shifts, incentives and consumer behaviour, according to a new report from digital marketing firm Shift Digital. The …
Wholesale used-vehicle prices in Canada continued their gradual decline in early March, according to the latest Market Insights report from Canadian Black Book. The report shows overall wholesale values slipping again during the most recent reporting period as the used-vehicle …
The global electric vehicle market is poised for rapid expansion, with industry revenue projected to grow from US$1.33 trillion in 2024 to more than US$6.52 trillion by 2030, according to a new report from Grand View Research. The forecast represents …
The global automotive tire market is expected to grow steadily over the next decade as vehicle ownership increases and electric vehicles reshape tire technology. A new report from Persistence Market Research forecasts the market will expand from US$175.2 billion in …
Corporate fleet electrification could unlock nearly US$250 billion in operating-cost savings by 2030, according to a new report from consulting firm EY and European electricity industry group Eurelectric. The report, Fleet Forward: Powering the Transition to Electric Mobility, finds that …
AutoTrader said it is preparing to launch a redesigned marketplace platform aimed at improving how dealers connect with online vehicle shoppers. The company announced March 5 that the new AutoTrader.ca platform will roll out nationally this spring following more than …
Canadian auto sales showed surprising resilience in February as dealers navigated winter weather, economic uncertainty and shifting policy signals. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), February sales came in at just under 122,000 units, a decline of 0.2 per cent …
The future of Japanese auto manufacturing investment in Canada could hinge on the stability of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement, according to Japan’s ambassador to Canada. In comments reported by BNN Bloomberg and CTV News, Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi said continued access …
Canada and Germany are moving to strengthen cooperation in key industrial sectors, including automotive manufacturing, batteries and next-generation mobility technologies. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly signed a joint declaration of intent with Germany’s Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katherina Reiche, …
Affordability pressures and tariff uncertainty are beginning to reshape how Canadians think about car ownership — and could affect future demand at dealerships. A new Turo report, The State of Car Ownership in Canada ’26, finds 85 per cent of …
