The increasing complexity of today’s vehicles is driving collision repair costs higher in Quebec, even as auto theft continues to decline, according to new statistics released by the Groupement des assureurs automobiles (GAA). The average cost of a collision claim …
Ontario was the only province to record a year-over-year decline in new light-vehicle sales in June, falling 2.6 per cent and offsetting some of the gains posted elsewhere in Canada, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. The decline represented nearly 2,000 …
Vancouver Community College is launching four automotive training programs aimed at helping British Columbia dealerships and service operations build a stronger pipeline of technicians with electric and hybrid vehicle skills. The new programs were developed with input from the automotive …
When most people think about the future of transportation, they picture electric vehicles, connected cars, autonomous driving technology and increasingly sophisticated software. Few stop to consider the people who will keep those vehicles safely on the road. Yet one of …
Canadian wholesale vehicle values declined for a seventh consecutive week during the period ending July 18, with truck and SUV segments continuing to face the greatest pressure, according to Canadian Black Book. Overall values fell 0.42 per cent, while truck …
DSMA has appointed Michelle Christie as an M&A Associate focused on trucking, heavy equipment and agriculture dealerships across Western Canada. Christie will work with dealership owners in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia on succession planning, valuations, acquisitions and ownership …
Canada’s new and used vehicle markets held up better than expected during the first half of 2026, as improving inventory and easing prices helped support demand despite continued economic uncertainty, according to AutoTrader’s latest Price Index. The report found that …
Reynolds and Reynolds has shared details for an industry keynote panel and five dealership innovation finalists to the program for Amplify 2026, taking place Aug. 10-11 in Carlsbad, Calif. The afternoon keynote will bring together automotive investors and dealership leaders …
Affordable, economical vehicles were among the fastest-moving used models in Canada in June, while several of the country’s most popular nameplates posted strong sales gains, according to new CarGurus data. The Honda Fit recorded the shortest average time on dealer …
Dealers looking to compare their warranty coverage with competing brands can consult CAA-Quebec’s updated 2026 analysis of new-vehicle warranty programs offered across Canada. The annual study provides a side-by-side look at comprehensive and powertrain warranties, hybrid and electric-drive components, emissions …
AutoCanada has completed the sale of three British Columbia dealerships. The sale includes Island Chevrolet Buick GMC in Duncan, Abbotsford Volkswagen and Chilliwack Volkswagen. AutoCanada said the locations were outside its core regional dealership clusters, limiting opportunities to create greater …
Canada’s luxury vehicle market has given back years of growth, with its share of new light vehicle sales falling to 12.5 per cent in the first half of 2026, according to new analysis from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). The decline …
