1+ week, 4+ day ago   (190+ words) AIA Canada says inflation, higher borrowing costs and cost‑of‑living pressures are affecting how Canadians make spending decisions, including vehicle maintenance and repair. Affordability continues to influence when and how work is completed. AIA Canada says financial pressures can…...

1+ mon, 21+ hour ago   (465+ words) Canada’s automotive market remained more resilient than expected through the first half of 2026, with vehicle prices continuing to normalize, inventory levels improving and consumer demand holding up despite ongoing affordability pressures and economic uncertainty. According to AutoTrader’s latest Price Index…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (201+ words) Matador AI has partnered with Stellantis to give eligible U.S. dealers access to 100 per cent co‑op reimbursement for select AI‑powered sales and service automation tools. The support is available through the Stellantis Digital Dealer Program. Dealers can use Matador’s…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (396+ words) Many independent auto repair shops are being limited by a leadership gap as owners struggle to shift from working as technicians to managing and growing their businesses, an industry conference heard. Murray Voth, president of RPM Training, told delegates that…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (231+ words) A new report from Detect Auto says auto repair shops that perform thorough digital vehicle inspections complete them faster and generate higher average repair orders, helping improve customer trust and business growth. The inaugural State of Inspection Intelligence, Volume 1, 2026 combines…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (249+ words) Veteran shop owners remember when ‘80s and ‘90s Honda Accords, Toyota Corollas and Nissan Altimas were seen as cheap commuter transport. Drivers ran them to 200,000 kilometres and patched them up with whatever was on the shelf. The average person would drive them…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (366+ words) Training alone does not guarantee better performance in a repair shop. Without structure, standards and follow‑through, it can become a costly exercise that delivers little return, according to shop owner and industry instructor Matthew Wagg. Learning must be intentional…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (404+ words) The growing shift toward hybrid retail models is reshaping how automotive aftermarket companies operate, forcing them to manage multiple sales channels while meeting rising customer expectations. Retailers are increasingly combining online, in‑store and delivery channels into a single operating…...

2+ mon, 21+ hour ago   (416+ words) The group estimated June sales at 182,000 units, up 1.9 per cent from the 178,000 units sold in June 2025. The gain was modest and came with an additional selling day compared with the same month last year, but it marked a change for…...

2+ mon, 21+ hour ago   (234+ words) The latest issue of CARS News is here and you’ll find an exclusive look inside at how parts distributors gauge their relationship with their shop partners. The 2026 Annual Jobber Survey found a distinct operational disconnect right at the parts counter....