Dealers weighing whether to represent a Chinese OEM were urged to look beyond product, pricing and contracts during a business session in Gatineau, Que. featuring a gathering of CADA Laureate award winners. Niel Hiscox, CEO of Clarify Group, and publisher …
The New Car Dealers Association of B.C. is calling on the federal government to ensure dealerships receive prompt reimbursement for electric vehicle rebate claims submitted through the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program. Under the program, dealers provide eligible consumers with federal …
Collision repair technicians in Canada now have an opportunity to learn how to safely approach and repair electric vehicles through a certified Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) training program. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has …
Ontario Hyundai dealers have raised more than $312,000 for Hyundai Hope on Wheels in Canada through the inaugural Whole Lotta Hope benefit concert, which was held May 28 at Toronto’s El Mocambo music venue. The event, supported by automotive retail …
Canadian light-vehicle sales declined for the eighth consecutive month in May, continuing a trend that has defined the market throughout 2026. According to estimates from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), Canadian vehicle sales reached approximately 184,000 units in May, down 1.7 …
Dealers may be interested to note that registration for the 2026 Automotive Conference & Expo (ACE) opens June 8, with organizers preparing to welcome automotive retailers and industry professionals from across Canada to Niagara Falls this fall. The event will …
Hyundai Auto Canada has introduced a FIFA World Cup 2026 display theme for select vehicles, bringing tournament-themed graphics and animations to drivers ahead of next year’s global soccer event. The free software package is available for the Hyundai IONIQ 9 …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has released the names of the 15 finalists vying to become the next recipients of its prestigious Laureate Awards. The association announced the finalists in its CADA Newsline newsletter on Monday, kicking off the …
Global Automakers of Canada (GAC) has named Lucas Malinowski as its new President and CEO, completing a leadership transition following the retirement of longtime industry executive David Adams. Malinowski succeeds Adams, who stepped down June 1 after 35 years in …
KOT Auto Group has acquired Duncan Hyundai, adding another Hyundai dealership to its growing portfolio and further expanding its presence on Vancouver Island. The acquisition strengthens the Kelowna-based dealer group’s position within Hyundai’s Canadian retail network and continues a period …
Canadian used wholesale vehicle prices continued to soften during the week ending May 30, with the market posting a steeper decline than the previous week, according to Canadian Black Book’s latest Market Insights report. Overall wholesale values fell 0.49 per …
U.S. dealer sentiment improved modestly in the second quarter of 2026, but expectations for the months ahead deteriorated as economic concerns weighed on confidence, according to the latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index. The survey, released May 26, found the …
