January experienced its first decline in nearly a decade, according to the Canadian Black Book Used Vehicle Retention Index, which provides insights and statistics about the health of the used car market in Canada. Based on the report, the industry …
The automobile dealer industry in Ontario generates 53,000 direct jobs and more than $37 billion in retail sales annually, according to a study by PwC Canada, commissioned by the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA). TADA has shown through its report …
The Honda Accord and Chrysler Pacifica received Canada’s highest automotive honours after being named the 2018 Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year during the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. “We’re thrilled to declare the Honda Accord to be …
Kijiji Canada has named Darryl Hilton as its National Head of Automotive Sales, according to a company news release. Darryl brings with him 20 years of experience in the automotive industry in both supply and retail. He joins the Kijiji …
General Motors recently launched a car sharing service in Toronto, Ont., through its subsidiary Maven. The carmaker enters a crowded market with competitors like Daimler’s Car2go, ZipCar and Enterprise CarShare as it shifts its focus from more established U.S. operations …
Exclusive interview: Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney at CADA Summit. Click to watch video interview.
The current franchise dealership model is alive and well and will be strong for years to come, according to Peter Welch, President and CEO of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). Welch took the stage at the 2018 CADA Summit …
SEE MORE COVERAGE OF CADA SUMMIT 2018 Continued strong demand for trucks, and the need for Canadians to replace aging vehicles, is good news for dealers, according to Dennis DesRosiers, President of DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. DesRosiers was the second speaker …
While dealers are adapting to change, so too are their lenders, according to Michael McGhee, Senior Vice President & Division Head, TD Auto Finance Canada in his remarks at the 6th annual CADA Summit. McGhee says the focus for TD …
SEE MORE COVERAGE OF CADA SUMMIT 2018 The 2018 CADA Summit kicked off with a detailed look at economic forces impacting Canada, and how it would impact the Canadian consumer. The annual gathering of dealers and industry leaders took place …
A total of 40 vehicles are expected to be revealed during Media Preview Day for the 2018 Canadian International AutoShow, further positioning Toronto as a “leader for automotive debuts in Canada,” according to a CIAS news release. “Headlining an impressive …
Canadian Black Book has announced the winners of its 2018 Best Retained Value Awards in 20 categories, along with an additional three in the overall brand group. Toyota dominated the list, coming in first in eight categories and taking two …
