The U.S. auto retail market in 2025 did not follow a single trend. Instead, it unfolded as four distinct phases shaped by policy shifts, incentives and consumer behaviour, according to a new report from digital marketing firm Shift Digital. The …
Wholesale used-vehicle prices in Canada continued their gradual decline in early March, according to the latest Market Insights report from Canadian Black Book. The report shows overall wholesale values slipping again during the most recent reporting period as the used-vehicle …
The global electric vehicle market is poised for rapid expansion, with industry revenue projected to grow from US$1.33 trillion in 2024 to more than US$6.52 trillion by 2030, according to a new report from Grand View Research. The forecast represents …
The global automotive tire market is expected to grow steadily over the next decade as vehicle ownership increases and electric vehicles reshape tire technology. A new report from Persistence Market Research forecasts the market will expand from US$175.2 billion in …
Corporate fleet electrification could unlock nearly US$250 billion in operating-cost savings by 2030, according to a new report from consulting firm EY and European electricity industry group Eurelectric. The report, Fleet Forward: Powering the Transition to Electric Mobility, finds that …
There is no shortage of dramatic news going on in the automotive space in Canada. Having said that, I don’t intend to write about any of it. Instead, I’m going to give you a little change of pace. I’d like …
If you want a reminder of how quickly the automotive conversation can shift in this country, look no further than the reaction to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent announcement that Canada would allow up to 49,000 Chinese-built electric vehicles into the market. …
Dealers hoping to catch a breath after the chaos and uncertainty of 2025 are facing another year with even less certainty. To no one’s surprise, the Canadian automotive industry faces ongoing uncertainty in 2026, still feeling the effects of U.S. President …
Engagement beats reach in digital marketing’s next act Dealers will need to rethink how engagement is measured, and where customers are getting stuck. The automotive industry’s latest evolutionary phase may appear de-evolutionary on the surface: digital marketing is melting back …
How auto retail executives can build a thought partner to accompany them on their journey Senior leadership can be lonely. You’re expected to make fast decisions with incomplete information, navigate competing priorities, and maintain a consistent philosophy across dozens — sometimes …
Dealers attending NADA 2026 heard AI promises everywhere. What should they take seriously now? The AI conversation in automotive accelerated rapidly in 2025. Some dealers moved quickly, others more cautiously. What mattered was whether restraint was deliberate, driven by learning, engagement, …
Chuck Seguin looks ahead at a year shaped by economic headwinds, shifting OEM demands, and continued dealer resilience Since we are at the beginning of the New Year, I thought it would be appropriate to offer some insights into the …
