Post-summit bits and pieces
As I write this, the calendar has turned over to March 1. The CADA Summit and Toronto AutoShow are in the rear-view mirror. The Montreal AutoShow and the CCAM Summit a bit further back. Every year I find this a …
News
PBS buys Dealer Image Pro
PBS Systems has acquired Dealer Image Pro, a U.S.-based inventory merchandising software provider, the company announced April 2. Dealer Image Pro, headquartered in Sacramento, Calif., develops tools that help dealerships photograph, edit and publish vehicle listings more quickly, using a …
March sales slide as market cools
Canadian new-vehicle sales fell in March, with volumes estimated at fewer than 170,000 units, down 8.2 per cent from approximately 185,000 units in March 2025, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). The decline comes despite one fewer selling day compared …
SWTCH rolls out tap-to-charge feature
SWTCH Energy has introduced a new EV charging feature that allows drivers to start a session with a tap of their smartphone, even without a cellular connection. The Toronto-based company announced the launch of SWTCH Tap on April 7. The …
Used-vehicle index edges up in March
Canadian Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index rose slightly in March, increasing 0.3 points to 132.5, up from 132.2 in February. Year-over-year, the index declined 5.3 per cent. The modest increase reflects typical seasonal patterns in the wholesale market, where …
Autel, ChargeLab partner on EV charging in Canada
Autel Energy and ChargeLab have announced a partnership to deliver integrated EV charging solutions in Canada, combining charging hardware with management software, according to a release issued April 7. The agreement brings together Autel’s EV chargers with ChargeLab’s software platform, …
B.C. softens ZEV rules, keeps long-term target
British Columbia has introduced legislation aimed at adding flexibility to its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, a move the New Car Dealers Association of B.C. (NCDA) said better reflects current market conditions. Announced April 1, the legislation still maintains a long-term …
Zanchin group launches scholarship honouring longtime employee
Zanchin Automotive Group has established a new scholarship in honour of retiring employee Carmen Scaglione, recognizing his long-standing contributions to the organization, according to a company release. The scholarship will support students pursuing post-secondary education and is intended to reflect …
AJAC names top automotive innovations for 2026
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has named Toyota, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz as winners of its 2026 Innovation Awards, announced at the recent Vancouver International Auto Show. The annual awards recognize standout automotive technologies across three categories: green, safety …
AutoCanada centralizes listings with AutoTrader deal
AutoCanada has entered into a national partnership with AutoTrader.ca, the company announced March 31, positioning the platform as a central component of its digital retail strategy. The Edmonton-based dealer group said the agreement will establish a more unified approach to …
Montreal’s Weeve launches Avigo to expand EV car-sharing model
Weeve has launched Avigo, a new electric car-sharing platform aimed at reshaping how vehicles are accessed in urban environments, the company announced March 25. The Montreal-based company said Avigo is designed to integrate directly into residential and office buildings, positioning …
Dealer marks 60 years with growth and global reach
Sixty years ago, Steve Marshall started out as a dealer principal with a small Mercury store in B.C., and has since expanded his business into a group of stores, including two in Hawaii, as he marks a milestone in automotive …
