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Canadian dealer know-how heads to China
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1661+ words) Justin Poy says Canada has something China's fast-growing auto retail sector needs: decades of dealership management experience. Through the Global Dealer Academy, Poy and his partners are working with Georgian College in Barrie, Ont. , to deliver a licensed Canadian automotive…...
Auto theft remains a concern despite progress
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (533+ words) Auto theft may be declining in many parts of Ontario, but industry and government leaders say the issue remains a priority as organized vehicle crime continues to evolve. That was the message at a June 26 auto theft prevention event hosted…...
Used wholesale prices extend decline
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (528+ words) Canadian used wholesale vehicle prices continued their downward trend during the week ending June 20, with the market declining 0. 35 per cent, according to the latest Canadian Black Book Market Insights report. Passenger car values led the decline, falling 0. 42 per cent, while…...
U. S. used EV sales surge as new EV demand cools
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (515+ words) Used electric vehicle sales in the U. S. are expected to climb to a record high in the second quarter while new EV demand continues to normalize, according to Cox Automotive's 2026 Mid-Year Review. Cox forecasts about 128, 000 used EV sales in the second…...
U. S. EV sales show signs of stability
1+ week, 6+ day ago (577+ words) 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 per cent from May…...
Hyundai puts childhood cancer campaign in World Cup spotlight
2+ week, 1+ day ago (572+ words) Hyundai Auto Canada used Canada's FIFA World Cup debut on home soil to shine a spotlight on childhood cancer awareness through its Hyundai Hope on Wheels program. The automaker, an official mobility partner of FIFA World Cup 2026, said a specially…...
Groupe Touchette expands Winnipeg distribution capacity
2+ week, 1+ day ago (525+ words) Groupe Touchette is expanding its warehouse operations in Winnipeg as the tire distributor continues to invest in its national distribution network. The Montreal-based company announced plans to showcase its latest warehouse expansion during a media event at its 176, 000-square-foot facility…...
Quebec Auto Show among North America's top events
2+ week, 1+ day ago (556+ words) The Quebec Auto Show is positioning itself as one of North America's top-performing automotive events after a new attendee survey found high levels of customer satisfaction and purchase intent among visitors. The findings come from research conducted during the 2026 event…...
Used vehicle market shows signs of stability: CARFAX Canada
2+ week, 1+ day ago (573+ words) Canada's used vehicle market posted a modest recovery in April, with sales increasing month-over-month even as overall demand remained below year-ago levels. According to CARFAX Canada's June 2026 Used Vehicle Market Insights report, 254, 881 used vehicle transactions were recorded in April, up…...
DAS Technology earns awards for AI search platform
3+ week, 55+ min ago (495+ words) DAS Technology said its artificial intelligence platform for automotive retailers has received multiple industry awards as dealerships adapt to changes in online search and consumer shopping behaviour. The Scottsdale, Ariz. -based company, which operates in Canada and 32 additional countries, announced…...