Auto Dealership News in Canada

Renault Streamlines its EV Charging Ecosystem

Established in Europe since 2023, the Mobilize Beyond Automotive network is adopting a new identity. The name Plug Inn will now be applied to all of Renault Group’s “charging activities…
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ACE: Relevance in a Changing Market

Annual conference and expo continues to grow in scope, while remaining true to the values that have defined it as a major annual event for dealers. On October 15 and…
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2026 Mazda CX-5 Arrives Amid Brand Safety Leadership

Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) reported March sales of 5,563 vehicles, a 23.1 percent decrease versus March 2025, with year‑to‑date sales of 15,153 units, down 8.4 percent year‑over‑year. March marked the…
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AutoCanada Enters Into National Partnership With AutoTrader.ca

AutoCanada Inc. (“AutoCanada” or the “Company”) (TSX: ACQ), one of Canada’s largest multi-location automotive dealership groups and a leading collision repair provider, today announced the finalization of a national advertising…

March New-Vehicle Sales Steady Despite Middle East Uncertainty

The U.S. new-vehicle sales pace in March is forecast to finish essentially unchanged from February, according to Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider. Despite the added uncertainty of a war in the Middle East, March is expected to hold…

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The rise of the value-seeking consumer

The Canadian automotive market is undergoing profound change, driven by a new generation of value-seeking consumers. As economic pressures mount and vehicle prices remain elevated, consumers…

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.