Retail sales in Canada’s automotive sector continued to grow in 2025, with both new-vehicle dealers and the aftermarket reaching record levels, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. New-vehicle dealers posted a 3.6 per cent increase in retail sales for the year, …
U.S. wholesale used-vehicle prices strengthened sharply in the first quarter of 2026, as demand outpaced supply and pushed values to their highest level in nearly two years, according to Cox Automotive. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index climbed to 215.3 …
Mazda Canada said its retailer-driven community program has delivered more than $3.4 million to local charitable initiatives across the country since launching in 2021. The Mazda Legends program allows dealerships to direct funding to organizations and grassroots initiatives in their …
Family, friends and employees of Lyn Bannister, founder of the Bannister Automotive Group, one of the largest retail dealer groups in Western Canada, are mourning his sudden passing while also celebrating the legacy of his career and the values he …
The Government of Canada is investing in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and adoption efforts as part of its broader plan to reduce emissions and support the transition to zero-emission transportation, according to a recent news release. The funding will support …
Canada’s vehicle market showed widening gaps between segments in the first quarter of 2026, with strong gains in practical categories and steep declines in luxury and small car segments, according to new data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. The small van …
Wholesale used-vehicle prices in the United States rose in March, reaching their highest level in nearly three years as demand remained strong and inventory tight, according to Cox Automotive. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index climbed to 215.3, up 6.2 …
Carfluent has launched a new AI-powered platform aimed at improving dealership visibility in generative search environments, as consumer behaviour shifts toward conversational tools such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini. The new product, called Autograph, is designed to help dealers surface …
A simple delivery-day video strategy can help shape buyer perception, build trust, and extend the sales conversation well beyond the showroom. Pre-framing is an influence tool that allows you to shape someone’s thought process about an event or topic before …
Current economic conditions and consumer buying habits make it a challenging year for Canada’s car dealers. Canadian buying habits are closely tied to the economic conditions of the day. When the economy is thriving and people are confidently employed, spending …
Prime Minister Carney’s auto strategy announcements offered some clarity but left plenty of uncertainty The future of Canada’s automotive industry could well be wrapped up in two announcements made by the Prime Minister a little more than two weeks apart. …
How automotive retail execs can use AI to win the ops battle For the better part of two decades, the dealership growth playbook has been remarkably consistent: more spend, more traffic, more leads. And to be clear, those things still …
