John Sutherland, President of the Pathfinder Group 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 highlighted the firm’s role in a client testimonial,…

Girard Automobile Two Canadian dealer groups are celebrating 100 years in business, reaching the milestone through markedly different growth strategies. Montreal-based Girard Automobile has remained a single Stellantis dealership through four generations of family ownership, while Murray Auto Group has grown into a network of more than 30 dealerships across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British…

Canadian used-vehicle wholesale prices continued to decline last week, according to the latest Canadian Black Book (CBB) Market Insights report, as both car and truck segments recorded losses. The overall wholesale market fell 0.29 per cent for the week ending June 13, a steeper decline than the historical average decline of 0.12 per cent for…

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 in CentrePort on June 18. Groupe Touchette said the investment underscores its long-term commitment to…

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 branded Hyundai Santa Fe led Team Canada’s bus to its opening match, replacing the…

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 1.2 per cent from March but down 7.2 per cent compared with April…

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 by the Canadian consulting and market research firm Clarify Group. According to the study,…

Canadians are looking for technology that feels less intrusive and more intuitive, according to a new study from Mazda Canada. The automaker said its national survey found that 67 per cent of Canadians prefer technology that works quietly in the background, while six in 10 said better technology means less effort rather than more features.…

Retail sales in Canada’s automotive sector showed little movement during the first quarter of 2026, a result industry analysts described as encouraging given the broader economic backdrop. According to data analyzed by automotive marketing and analytics firm DAC, retail sales remained relatively stable despite Canada entering a technical recession, unresolved trade tensions and weakness across…

Yoichi Hori Subaru Canada has appointed Yoichi Hori as its new Chairman, President and CEO, replacing Tomohiro Kubota following his three-year and four-month tenure leading the Canadian business. The automaker announced the leadership change June 8, thanking Kubota for what it described as his dedication and transformative leadership during his time with the company. Hori…