The next five years could reshape Canada’s automotive industry for decades to come, and that is the conversation organizers hope to spark at TalkAuto 2026. With registration closing Oct. 26, Canadian Black Book is preparing to bring together automotive executives, …
One of the most challenging parts of closing a sale is justifying the trade-in value to a customer. Sales managers and consultants have several tools available to help establish value, including Canadian Black Book, online auction reports, VMRCanada.com, AutoTrader Instant …
Ever think about starting your own dealership? Like many professionals in this industry, building your own group, representing your preferred brands and making your mark in the automotive ecosystem can be the ultimate goal. Now might be the right time …
I don’t know whether it is because I am 72 or simply because of circumstance, but recently a number of friends and colleagues have passed away unexpectedly. I have seen firsthand how sudden, dramatic change can send families into a tailspin …
Tariffs have once again found their way to the centre of the political conversation in Canada. How surprising! This latest resurgence of interest in the trade situation began when President Donald Trump invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to …
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s agreement to allow a limited number of Chinese-made electric vehicles into Canada at a reduced tariff has triggered a growing debate about what their arrival could mean for manufacturers, dealers and consumers. The arrangement established a …
Canada’s automotive industry met the challenges of 2025 head-on, appearing to recognize that many of the difficulties it faced were not self-made but driven by factors well beyond the control of individual dealers. The year ended with the highest Canadian auto …
Reynolds and Reynolds is expanding its Canadian team while taking a measured approach to AI, automation and dealership innovation Automotive retail technology is evolving quickly, but Keith Legg is wary of anyone who claims to know exactly where it is …
Dealer feedback, added support and measurable time savings are shaping the next phase. One dealership health and safety leader says CADA 360 Drive HR has given back 35 per cent of their time. Another says the system provided every answer needed when a …
In this new series, Canadian auto dealer meets the provincial associations that represent dealers across the country to learn about their priorities, challenges and work on behalf of members. As the Saskatchewan Automobile Dealers Association (SADA) prepares to celebrate 85 …
Dealers heading to Niagara Falls this fall will find an ACE 2026 agenda built around industry change, practical dealership strategies and opportunities to connect with suppliers. The Automotive Conference & Expo runs Oct. 15 and 16 at Fallsview Casino Resort, with speakers, workshops, …
Canadian auto dealers may need to rethink how quickly they can respond to cyber attacks as artificial intelligence gives threat actors new ways to find vulnerabilities and target businesses. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security warned that frontier AI models …
