Darren Slind 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 technology across their operations. The 2026 study by the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association…

The New Car Dealers Association of B.C. (NCDA) is urging the provincial government to tackle vehicle affordability, skilled-trades shortages and electric-vehicle infrastructure as it develops Budget 2027. In a submission to the province’s pre-budget consultation process, NCDA President and CEO Blair Qualey said government policies should better reflect current market conditions and affordability concerns facing…

UVeye has announced a new integration with CARFAX that combines vehicle history information with automated vehicle inspections, giving dealerships access to maintenance and recall data during the appraisal and service process. The integration allows dealerships enrolled in the CARFAX Car Care program to view service history and recall information directly within UVeye’s inspection platform as…

Most consumers purchasing vehicles from independent dealerships are doing so out of necessity rather than desire, according to new research from Cox Automotive that highlights how affordability pressures and trust concerns are reshaping the used-vehicle buying journey. The study, Know Your Buyer, Grow Your Lot, was developed in consultation with the National Independent Automobile Dealers…

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, brought automotive journalists together to test several upcoming models as Toyota continues expanding its electrified…

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 United States imposed tariffs on Canadian-built vehicles, prompting Canada to introduce counter-tariffs on selected U.S.-built…

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 industry’s evolution since the CVMA’s founding and documents the role vehicle manufacturing has played in…

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 2025. EVs accounted for 5.7 per cent of total new-vehicle sales,…

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 35.7 per cent over the period, citing increased adoption of connected vehicles, electric vehicles and…

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 wholesale prices, adjusted for mix, mileage and seasonality, compared with May. Values were up 2.6…