As dealerships continue to assess and adopt new digital tools, artificial intelligence applications and core retail technology platforms, the second annual Canadian Automotive Retail Technology (CART) Study is aiming to provide a broader national picture of how dealers are using …
Toyota Canada used a recent media event in Quebec to showcase its growing lineup of electrified vehicles, including new battery-electric and plug-in hybrid models scheduled to arrive in dealerships this year. The automaker’s Unplug and Drive event, held June 2-5, …
Canadian light-vehicle sales totalled an estimated 178,000 units in April, down 3.9 per cent from the roughly 186,000 units sold in the same month last year, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). The April results come one year after the …
The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA) has released a report marking its 100th anniversary, highlighting the history of Canada’s automotive industry and the contributions of its member companies Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. Released June 18, the report examines the …
The U.S. electric vehicle market showed further signs of stabilization in May, according to Cox Automotive’s latest EV Market Monitor. New EV sales reached an estimated 84,746 units during the month, up 10.3 per cent from April but down 21.9 …
The global connected tire market is projected to reach US$298.3 billion by 2033, up from an estimated US$35.2 billion in 2026, according to a new report from Persistence Market Research. The research firm forecasts a compound annual growth rate of …
U.S. wholesale used-vehicle values continued to strengthen in early June, according to Cox Automotive’s latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI). The index rose to 213.9 in the first 15 days of June, reflecting a 0.6 per cent increase in …
The Nova Scotia Automobile Dealers Association (NSADA) is celebrating its 60th anniversary and recognizing the Pathfinder Group, which has worked with the association for nearly as long, helping guide it through significant industry and public-policy challenges. NSADA President John MacNeil …
The famous navy blue CADA Laureate crested jackets, old stories and an unmistakable reunion energy were everywhere as more than 30 CADA Laureate award recipients gathered in Ottawa and Gatineau to mark the program’s 20th anniversary. The event mixed nostalgia …
More than 30 CADA Laureates from across Canada heard a frank assessment of the political and economic challenges facing the auto retail sector during business sessions at the program’s 20th anniversary gathering in Gatineau, Que. CADA leaders, manufacturer association executives …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has released the names of the 15 finalists vying to become the next recipients of its prestigious Laureate Awards. The association announced the finalists in its CADA Newsline newsletter on Monday, kicking off the …
A practical exercise for dealership leaders to identify wasted time, improve processes, and better support technicians “Gemba” is a Japanese term used in Lean processes. It means “go to where the action is.” In a vehicle manufacturing plant, a CEO …
What lower-cost imports could mean for Canadian dealers Recently, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government signed a significant trade deal with China that opens the Canadian market to lower-cost electric vehicles. The consensus is that companies like BYD, and others, will …
In a volatile market, dealers return to fundamentals I am writing this article just after Canada’s overtime loss to the USA in the men’s Olympic hockey tournament gold medal game. From a hockey perspective, it was an incredibly entertaining and …
From employee benefits to HR to garage insurance, CADA 360 programs are evolving to help dealers better manage risk For dealers, risk management now extends well beyond garage insurance or workplace safety programs. It touches employee benefits, HR compliance, CGL insurance, …
How thoughtful succession and exit planning are shaping dealership value and continuity Consolidation continues to reshape Canada’s dealership landscape, bringing long-term planning into sharper focus. According to Landon Robertson, director of operations and corporate strategy at Templeton Marsh, the current …
Sym-Tech Dealer Services is betting that better-trained people and a better customer experience lead to stronger F&I outcomes In dealership F&I, performance is usually measured in results: revenue, product penetration, and consistency from one manager to the next. But Derek …
