Canada is at war. A trade war. And cars are among the primary weapons. Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement Thursday that a 25% tariff will be placed on all vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.S., to take effect April 2, Prime Minister Mark Carney called the tariff “a direct attack” on Canada. “It feels like a sword hanging over our heads ... [Read More]

With a foothold in Romania, Holand Automotive Group is doubling down on that country’s premium automotive market. The Montreal-based dealership group announced it has acquired Aston Martin Bucharest in Romania’s capital city, adding to its holdings in the Eastern European ... [Read More]

Canadian wholesale vehicle values were as strong as they’ve been all year in the week ending March 22 — with a couple of notable exceptions. Canadian Black Book’s weekly Market Insights report showed seven vehicle segments gaining value, the most ... [Read More]

AutoCanada’s “transformation plan” is transforming it into a Canadian-only company. Executive chairman Paul Antony this week said the Edmonton-based dealership group plans to sell its U.S. stores, saying its 10 locations in Illinois have been classified as a “discontinued operation” ... [Read More]

Used-car supply is trending downward — but reinforcements are on the way. In its March Residual Value Newsletter, Canadian Black Book provided data and projections showing the supply of used vehicles dwindling over the past three years — and expected ... [Read More]

CARFAX Canada aims to make it easier for vehicle service providers to communicate with customers — and for customers to pay attention to what they’re saying. The provider of vehicle history reports has launched its Service Suite, an all-in-one customer ... [Read More]

HGreg is in the running for awards honoring innovations in technology and international investment. The Québec-based dealership group is among the finalists in both the TELUS Technological Innovation and EDC International Market Development categories of the 2025 Mercuriades Awards, organized ... [Read More]

There’s a new boss at Hyundai Auto Canada. Executive director of sales and digital strategy Steve Flamand has been promoted to president and CEO, overseeing the Hyundai and Genesis brands in Canada. The veteran Canadian automotive executive, who joined the ... [Read More]

Hyundai Auto Canada is killing it where selling certified pre-owned vehicles is concerned. Its CPO penetration rate this year is topping 50% and sales are strong. The reason, Hyundai Auto Canada manager of CPO and remarketing Charles Plewes told Auto Remarketing Canada, is the automaker’s Hyundai Promise Certified Pre-Owned program. “The dealers have really embraced it.” ... [Read More]

In an already chaotic year filled with questions and uncertainty, Canadian Black Book has a word of advice for dealers and the automotive industry at large. That word is “pivot.” In its 2025 Market Preview, CBB called it the “one ... [Read More]