Auto Dealership News in Canada

AutoVIN Rebrands as OPENLANE Inspections

OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE: KAR), a leading operator of digital marketplaces for wholesale used vehicles, announces the rebrand of its AutoVIN subsidiary to OPENLANE Inspections. This alignment with the parent company…

The 2026 Toyota Camry

Toyota Canada has informed us that when it comes to driving pleasure, striking good looks, and quality, nothing beats the Toyota Camry. For 2026, Toyota gives Camry the Nightshade treatment—bringing…

Toyota Canada Releases August Sales Results

Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) August sales were up 14.4% YOY with 21,848 units sold, helped by strong demand for its electrified vehicles, representing 49.1% of all units sold. Camry Hybrid…

Car Dealerships Still in the Crosshairs of Cyberattacks

In the summer of 2024, a large-scale cyberattack crippled thousands of car dealerships, preventing them from carrying out basic business operations. Since then, cyberattacks targeting the industry have never returned…

Kot Auto Group Renews Multi-Year Partnership with AutoTrader.ca

Kot Auto Group, one of Western Canada’s most community-focused and growth-driven dealership groups with 11 retail locations across British Columbia, has renewed its multi-year partnership with AutoTrader.ca, Canada’s largest and…

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The ICE Threat

Outside of North America and Europe, Chinese automakers are taking market share with traditional vehicles, not EVs. While the prolific “spin doctors” portray China as an…

Connected tools for a more cohesive dealership

Faced with the rapid multiplication of digital tools, dealerships are less inclined to add new ones than to make existing systems communicate more seamlessly with one…

Elevating the Experience

Today’s auto shows are about more than just showcasing vehicles. Automobiles are unique products. Not only are they are a major investment for most consumers, their…

Auto Canada Dealerships – We’ve Got You Covered

As each Canadian auto dealer strives to address the challenges facing our industry, Canadian AutoJournal is there to help. Whether you’re responsible for some of the largest auto dealer groups in Canada, or whether you manage one of the smaller dealerships in Canada, as a decision maker, we know you trust Canadian AutoJournal to keep you informed and educated. We cover the entire industry, delivering auto dealer news, and reporting on a broad range of issues – from safety and recall updates to finance, management, technology and beyond.
From the largest car dealerships in Canada, to the multi location automobile dealership, to the small family-owned single-location store, we address the concerns and struggles dealerships in Canada face as our industry continues to evolve, and as the entire market shifts, in all provinces in Canada. Whether you’re a car dealer operating out of a single store, or you manage brands in 8 provinces through a successful group, you’ll find valuable insight and advice from our roster of industry experts and leading columnists.

Canadian Auto Dealer – The Bigger Picture

While we eagerly and expertly cover the retail side of the automotive business, we know that dealerships in Canada do not operate in a vacuum. Rather, regardless of the location, automobile dealerships are part of a larger automotive ecosystem. This ecosystem includes fleet. The largest car dealerships in Canada realize this, which is why they often have dedicated staff for their fleet customers. And while brands like Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Chrysler Dodge, to name but a few, have often been go-to brands for fleet customers, our coverage of the fleet world includes the entire OEM spectrum, and in all the provinces in Canada.
We also realize that Canadian auto dealers sell and service tires, which is why we discuss the tire market in-depth in order to keep car dealers on top of emerging tire trends. And while collision repair work is often farmed out to third parties, we know that a growing number of dealerships in Canada are bringing the work in-house. Here again, we bring the latest news to decision makers in all the provinces in Canada. Wherever you do your collision repair, we’ve got you covered with the latest news, insight into new processes and technologies, as well as safety and recall updates.
Finally, we cover the vast world of the aftermarket, because we know that even the largest car dealerships in Canada compete with the small garage down the street. Our in-depth news coverage, coupled with feature articles and insight from our columnists have one goal in common: to keep today’s dealers ahead of the learning curve, and on top of trends and emerging challenges. Whether you run a single store or are part of a dealership group currently operating multiple locations across Canada, you can count on us to bring you the latest news, along with industry-leading insight.