An update on progress made under the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft was recently released by Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada, which noted that auto thefts were down nearly 20 per cent nationally in 2024. Some of …
As more companies in the automotive field continue to embrace artificial intelligence, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada has launched an AI-powered tool meant to transform the customer experience for its new Outlander 2025. In a news release, the company said its …
Canadian automotive executive Steve Flamand was recently appointed president and CEO of Hyundai Auto Canada, overseeing both the Hyundai and Genesis brands in Canada after Don Romano, who previously held the position for a decade, was promoted, and will relocate …
Arthur J. Madjarian, former Canadian Managing Partner at Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions, is coming out of retirement to develop a specialized M&A offering for Canadian automotive dealerships. The boutique offering will focus on select transactions and provide tailored solutions …
The federal government is providing over $1.1 million to eight projects to help reduce auto theft across the country, according to an announcement from Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade. The projects are part of the Vehicle Theft …
Canadian Black Book recently released its Used Vehicle Retention Index for February 2025, which saw the index sitting at 138.9 points compared to 138.0 in January. Year-over-year, CBB said the index is down -3.3%. “Wholesale vehicle values in Canada are …
Dealers may be interested in reviewing J.D. Power’s latest data-filled report on Canadian automotive market metrics for February, which reveals some small changes from the previous report. It shows the percent of total transactions over the past 12 months for …
Though he is a year away from turning 65, Hyundai Canada President and CEO Don Romano says he isn’t ready for retirement or to back away from a challenge. After taking the helm and turning around Hyundai Canada as a …
Canada’s auto industry is bracing for what could be a prolonged battle over tariffs and vehicle production. After U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods exported to the U.S. on March 4, the …
A recent update from Cox Automotive further underlines that the Trump administration’s 25 per cent tariffs across North America will be felt in the United States. They said around 44 per cent of the new vehicles sold in the U.S. …
Former auto dealer John Carmichael is pleased to be recognized and receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal, which is awarded on behalf of the Governor General of Canada. The King Charles III Coronation Medal is given to an individual …
As International Women’s Day’s approaches, LGM is taking action to address gender disparities by implementing equal pay policies and establishing a gender-balanced leadership team. For 2025, LGM set certain KPIs to ensure they remained true to their commitment to DEI …
