When twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, Toronto Hyundai Service Advisor Juan Martinez Gomez knew he had to get home. His 14-year-old half-sister, Andrea, was living with her mother and grandmother in hard-hit La Guaira, and the family could …

For an automotive industry focused daily on affordability, monthly payments, inventory and transactions, events such as the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance offer a very different view of the automobile. They are a reminder that vehicles can also inspire passion, nostalgia, …

Canadians have a relatively strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, but significant gaps remain in how they protect their information online, according to NordVPN’s 2026 National Privacy Test. Canada ranked seventh globally with a score of 45 out of 100. The …

Canada’s automotive employment picture remained mixed in June, with gains among dealers and repair businesses helping offset weakness in parts manufacturing, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). Combined employment across the automotive sector and closely related industries reached 616,700 employees …

Canada’s auto theft problem is showing further signs of easing, with thefts falling another 10 per cent in the first half of 2026 after two consecutive years of double-digit declines. The latest figures, from Équité Association and cited in a …

All 22 electric vehicles in a new BCAA and CAA road test completed a 230-kilometre Ontario route without stopping to charge, but the results showed significant differences in energy efficiency, charging performance and cost. The 2026 BCAA & CAA EV …

Canada’s wholesale used-vehicle market looked relatively steady last week — until you separate cars from trucks and SUVs. Canadian Black Book said overall values declined 0.18 per cent for the week ending Sept. 19, nearly matching the previous week’s 0.19 …

Only days after Canada and the United States appeared close to a deal that could have reduced U.S. tariffs on Canadian-built vehicles, the talks collapsed and President Donald Trump threatened to raise automotive tariffs to 50 per cent on Jan. …

Organized crime groups are changing how they acquire vehicles in Canada, shifting from conventional theft toward increasingly sophisticated financing fraud that can allow vehicles to be exported before anyone realizes a crime has occurred. That was the warning from the …

Canada has secured a brief reprieve from another round of U.S. tariffs, but the automotive industry remains at the centre of unresolved trade negotiations. U.S. President Donald Trump delayed threatened 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods …

Many customers who financed their vehicle purchase are invited back to their selling dealership for an upgrade sale three or four years into their ownership experience. Once their vehicle is appraised, they discover that the payment for a new model …

David Adams reflects on a career shaped by the auto industry When I was in high school, Gino Vannelli had a hit with a song called “The Wheels of Life.” I still like the song. The first two lines go …

A firsthand look at how China is reshaping the automotive future I have seen the future of the auto industry. It is China. I recently accompanied 70 Canadian new car dealers on the CADA 2026 China Study Tour to Beijing. …

For collision centres, the pressure to improve productivity, maintain quality and keep vehicles moving through the shop continues to grow. That is where Mathieu Gélinas says Sherwin-Williams wants to play a larger role. Gélinas, Regional Sales Director, Eastern Canada for …

More than group rates: insurance advice, advocacy and support. Home and auto insurance affinity programs have long been a fixture of professional and industry associations. Whether it’s lawyers, accountants, engineers or other organized groups, the concept is straightforward: leverage collective …

Geopolitics and incentives are sparking renewed interest in EVs Electric vehicle sales seem to be gaining momentum again in Canada as rising fuel prices, renewed federal incentives and improving affordability bring more consumers back into the market. Statistics Canada reported …