DSMA has appointed Michelle Christie as an M&A Associate focused on trucking, heavy equipment and agriculture dealerships across Western Canada. Christie will work with dealership owners in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia on succession planning, valuations, acquisitions and ownership …
Canada’s new and used vehicle markets held up better than expected during the first half of 2026, as improving inventory and easing prices helped support demand despite continued economic uncertainty, according to AutoTrader’s latest Price Index. The report found that …
Reynolds and Reynolds has shared details for an industry keynote panel and five dealership innovation finalists to the program for Amplify 2026, taking place Aug. 10-11 in Carlsbad, Calif. The afternoon keynote will bring together automotive investors and dealership leaders …
Affordable, economical vehicles were among the fastest-moving used models in Canada in June, while several of the country’s most popular nameplates posted strong sales gains, according to new CarGurus data. The Honda Fit recorded the shortest average time on dealer …
Dealers looking to compare their warranty coverage with competing brands can consult CAA-Quebec’s updated 2026 analysis of new-vehicle warranty programs offered across Canada. The annual study provides a side-by-side look at comprehensive and powertrain warranties, hybrid and electric-drive components, emissions …
AutoCanada has completed the sale of three British Columbia dealerships. The sale includes Island Chevrolet Buick GMC in Duncan, Abbotsford Volkswagen and Chilliwack Volkswagen. AutoCanada said the locations were outside its core regional dealership clusters, limiting opportunities to create greater …
Canada’s luxury vehicle market has given back years of growth, with its share of new light vehicle sales falling to 12.5 per cent in the first half of 2026, according to new analysis from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). The decline …
U.S. EV owners are more satisfied with their vehicles than ever and overwhelmingly plan to stay electric, according to the 2026 EV Ownership Study from CDK Global, findings that reinforce the long-term opportunity for dealerships despite a slower pace of …
U.S. new vehicle prices remained largely unchanged in June as consumers gravitated toward more affordable vehicle segments instead of postponing purchases, according to Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle reached …
Canada’s automotive sector will gain a new international trade exhibition in 2027 with the launch of Autoteknik Canada, according to organizer ExhibitIQ Media. The B2B event will run June 9-11, 2027, at The International Centre in Toronto alongside TLB Expo …
Ontario drivers are cutting back on discretionary spending and changing how they travel as higher fuel prices continue to squeeze household budgets, according to a new survey from CAA South Central Ontario, a trend that could also influence how consumers …
Canada’s public EV fast-charging network continued to expand in the second quarter of 2026, with operators adding capacity faster than drivers are using it, according to Paren’s Canadian EV Fast Charging — Q2 2026 report. The report found 390 new …
