Three Calgary dealership owners who once worked together before taking on their own stores have joined forces over the past two years, with support from their employees, to fund community charities in need of financial assistance. Charlesglen Toyota’s Tim Beach, …
A CBC Marketplace investigation is drawing renewed attention to how vehicle prices are advertised in Ontario, highlighting areas where dealerships may face increased scrutiny from regulators and consumer advocates. Marketplace journalists visited 15 dealerships across the Greater Toronto Area posing …
Groupe Touchette has created a new parent structure, Touchette Corporation, as part of a long-term plan to strengthen governance and support the company’s expansion in global markets. The new corporation is designed to provide a more agile and scalable framework …
Canada’s automotive market posted an 8.6 per cent decline in November, with estimated sales of 142,000 units, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). Most high-volume OEMs recorded lower results, reflecting the broader economic pressures that have shaped consumer behaviour throughout …
The federal government is expanding its support for electric vehicle infrastructure and innovation, announcing more than $10 million in new funding aimed at improving charging access and advancing EV motor technology. David Myles, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Energy …
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Jason Campbell, the General Manager of the Canadian International AutoShow. Campbell talks about the show’s new consumer research with Canadian car buyers that outlines their vehicle preferences and their opinions on …
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada has named its semi-finalists for the 2026 Canadian Car of the Year Awards, narrowing a field of nearly 400 eligible models to 20 vehicles that reflect the breadth of Canada’s market. The awards span …
Matador AI was appointed an Official Preferred Partner for Nissan USA in the automaker’s first AI Lead Nurturing category. It’s a move that underscores how quickly artificial intelligence is reshaping the retail side of the industry. The Montreal-based company has …
HGreg has expanded its footprint on Montreal’s South Shore with the acquisition of Toyota Park Avenue and Honda Park Avenue. It’s a move the company said aligns with its long-term growth strategy in Quebec. President and CEO John Hairabedian called …
Hyundai Canada has appointed longtime executive Ken Maisonville as its new chief operating officer, a move the company said will strengthen alignment across its sales, marketing and aftersales operations. The appointment reflects the OEM’s focus on refining processes and maintaining …
The Vancouver International Auto Show is returning to the Vancouver Convention Centre next spring. To help boost excitement and incentive to attend the event, organizers opened ticket sales with a short Black Friday window offering half-price admission. A limited number …
U.S. new-vehicle sales are expected to ease in November as higher prices and waning electric-vehicle demand temper what had been a strong stretch for the market. Cox Automotive projects a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 15.7 million, slightly ahead of …
