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 that its Power AI Search solution was named Best in Category for Automotive Artificial Intelligence…

UVeye has expanded its vehicle intelligence platform with the launch of Scan to Sold, a new offering that allows dealerships to generate retail-ready vehicle listings directly from the service lane. The company announced on June 2 that the platform uses its existing drive-thru scanning technology to capture exterior, underbody and interior vehicle imagery in a…

The 38th annual Georgian College Auto Show opened last weekend with industry leaders, government representatives, dealers, manufacturers and community partners gathering to celebrate what has become Canada’s largest student-run outdoor automotive event. But while the opening ceremonies featured remarks from automotive executives, college leaders and elected officials, the spotlight ultimately belonged to the approximately 150…

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 with industry substance, as CADA Laureates reconnected, attended business sessions and Question Period, and celebrated…

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 and political journalists said tariffs, trade uncertainty, EV policy, vehicle affordability and the luxury tax…

Dealers weighing whether to represent a Chinese OEM were urged to look beyond product, pricing and contracts during a business session in Gatineau, Que. featuring a gathering of CADA Laureate award winners. Niel Hiscox, CEO of Clarify Group, and publisher of Canadian auto dealer, said Chinese brands could create real opportunities for Canadian retailers, but…

The New Car Dealers Association of B.C. is calling on the federal government to ensure dealerships receive prompt reimbursement for electric vehicle rebate claims submitted through the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program. Under the program, dealers provide eligible consumers with federal EV incentives at the point of sale and then seek reimbursement from Transport Canada. While…

Pete Halasz, course instructor, and students David Simon and Mike Kennedy. Collision repair technicians in Canada now have an opportunity to learn how to safely approach and repair electric vehicles through a certified Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) training program. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has secured the contract to…

Ontario Hyundai dealers have raised more than $312,000 for Hyundai Hope on Wheels in Canada through the inaugural Whole Lotta Hope benefit concert, which was held May 28 at Toronto’s El Mocambo music venue. The event, supported by automotive retail software provider CDK Global, brought together Hyundai dealers, industry partners, artists and community members to…

Canadian light-vehicle sales declined for the eighth consecutive month in May, continuing a trend that has defined the market throughout 2026. According to estimates from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), Canadian vehicle sales reached approximately 184,000 units in May, down 1.7 per cent from the roughly 187,000 units sold during the same month last year. The…