Canadian dealers keeping tabs on the U.S. electric vehicle market will have found signs of rebalancing in August, with used EV sales posting a sharp increase and inventories moving closer to levels seen among other vehicles. That’s according to Cox …
DAS Technology has received five 2026 Dealers’ Choice Awards, including first-place finishes in three categories. The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company said its Digital Air Strike brand received Diamond Awards from Auto Dealer Today for new vehicle leads, reputation management and data …
Retail sales at Canadian new-vehicle dealers edged higher during the first half of 2026, remaining at record levels in dollar terms despite broader economic and trade pressures. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) reported that retail sales at new-vehicle dealers increased 0.8 …
The ease of buying a vehicle in the U.S. remained below historical levels in August, despite few signs of deterioration across the individual steps of the purchase process, according to CDK Global’s latest Ease of Purchase Scorecard. For the second …
The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the U.S. returned above US$50,000 in August, with Kelley Blue Book reporting increases across each of the market’s five highest-volume segments. According to the Sept. 10 report, the industry ATP …
Canadian new car dealer collision repair network Consolidated Collision Services (CCS) has selected ImEX Systems as a preferred technology partner, expanding the technology options available to its network of dealer-owned collision repair facilities across Canada. ImEX Systems was founded in …
Canadian online used-vehicle retailer Clutch has named Toronto-based Courage its creative agency of record, signalling a new investment in brand building as the company looks to expand its presence in the Canadian automotive market. According to a Sept. 11 announcement …
Lexus and Mercedes-Benz dealerships tied for the highest customer satisfaction score in JD Power’s 2026 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term Study, as the research also found Canadian dealerships are generating record service revenue per visit. Both brands scored 841 on …
Dilawri has opened the doors to a new Audi Capilano dealership in North Vancouver, bringing Audi’s latest retail concept to Western Canada for the first time. Located at 828 Automall Drive, the 27,500-square-foot, two-storey facility replaces the dealership’s previous location …
U.S. auto dealers became less confident about market conditions in the third quarter as affordability pressures continued to influence vehicle demand, according to Cox Automotive’s Q3 2026 Dealer Sentiment Index. The survey of 929 franchised and independent U.S. dealers, conducted …
The Canadian Automotive Partnership Council (CAPC) is calling for greater stability in Canada-U.S. trade as the automotive industry contends with tariffs and uncertainty over future investment. CAPC members met in Toronto on Sept. 9 with federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly …
Hyundai Canada and its dealer network are continuing their support for pediatric cancer programs with $350,000 in funding announced alongside a special event at Murray Hyundai White Rock in British Columbia. The Hyundai Hope on Wheels event brought together patients …
