Montreal, Quebec-based tire distributor Groupe Touchette has added a new member to its team with the appointment of Aaron Ritter as Associate Vice President of Supply Chain Transformation. In a news release, Groupe Touchette said Ritter brings a wealth of …
For someone with aspirations of following his father and grandfather in flying commercial planes, Chris Tonkin instead found his true love in the automotive industry owning dealerships. The 40-year-old Alberta resident, who was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, is …
Smaller SUVs are making huge volume gains in Canada as luxury vehicles struggle, according to a recent update from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. They said the growth of the light truck market continued last year with sales up 10.1% against the …
AutoTrader has announced the winners of its awards that reveal the best vehicles in Canada as voted by some of the country’s foremost automotive experts. For the 2025 AutoTrader Awards experts voted for the best vehicles in 28 segments, which are meant …
Canada and the United States have been affected by severe cold weather, particularly in areas in the U.S. that do not typically experience this kind of climate. As a result Sweden’s CTEK has warned that up to 50 per …
A once-in-a century snowstorm dumped more than 10 inches of snowfall in New Orleans, shattering previous records and disrupting travel plans for thousands of car dealers and suppliers who were trying to make their way there for the 2025 NADA …
Automotive manufacturers that are more balanced/disciplined and consistent in their strategy to bring their products to market have come out as leaders in J.D. Power’s 2025 Canada ALG Residual Value Awards. The awards spotlight the vehicle models projected to hold …
Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation launched a National Advisory Board that brings together experts and leaders, including those in the automotive industry, to help speed up nature-based solutions across the country. Advisors provide expertise in areas like biodiversity, forestry, education, youth …
Lack of reliable and convenient public charging is a big issue for electric vehicle owners in British Columbia, a survey commissioned by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) in partnership with the British Columbia Automobile Association reveals. The survey, which includes …
A recent update from Kelley Blue Book found new-vehicle prices in the United States climbed higher in December, for the fourth consecutive month, and were close to the all-time high of December 2022. KBB said average transaction prices typically peak …
In the wake of the federal government unexpectedly shutting down its Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program prematurely, several automotive manufacturers have stepped up to continue to provide purchase rebates to consumers. The OEMs we have identified so far include …
The first-ever CCAM Summit took place Wednesday at the InterContinental Montreal Hotel. It was a jam-packed room for the inaugural event that featured keynotes and panel sessions about the changes car dealers can expect to see in the months and …
