1+ mon, 12+ 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…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (261+ words) As more Canadians consider electric vehicles, experts at a recent conference noted how they are battling persistent myths and changing attitudes around buying and maintaining EVs. Panellists discussed how misinformation about repairs continues to confuse EV owners, especially when it…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (436+ words) Automakers are leaning into choice as Canadians juggle EVs, affordability and uncertainty. At the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, three major automakers said the future of the car market will be defined less by one big bet on electrification and…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (787+ words) Automotive e-commerce differs fundamentally from general retail because it centers on technical buying decisions rather than emotional ones. Because the consequences of error are high, scalability must be engineered from day one, not bolted on later. Success in this category…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (327+ words) Electric vehicles are changing the very nature of aftermarket automotive work, but for shops willing to adapt, the opportunities are growing, said an industry expert. James Carter of Vision Mobility urged attendees of the 2025 Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario Symposium…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (202+ words) Canadian new‑vehicle sales softened in April as lingering trade uncertainty and near‑record fuel prices weighed on consumers, though overall volumes held up better than many had feared, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Despite the year‑over‑year decline,…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (491+ words) As Canada’s automotive aftermarket moves into 2026, the operating environment for jobbers is being shaped by two simultaneous forces: Macroeconomic moderation and acute industry disruption. Inflation is softening, interest rates appear less restrictive and new vehicle sales are easing conditions that…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (901+ words) Electrification is no longer a future consideration; it is actively reshaping the service landscape today. That was the clear and timely message for the Canadian automotive aftermarket from the EV & Charging Expo held April 8-9 at Toronto’s Enercare Centre. Positioned as…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (217+ words) Mitchell 1 has introduced OneFlow Estimator + Inspections, a new bundled experience within its Manager SE shop management system designed to reduce manual estimating and speed customer approvals. The estimator provides VIN‑specific estimates that connect directly with digital inspections for a…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (157+ words) Honda has partnered with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence to recognize ASE certifications as course credit equivalencies within its manufacturer training program. This move, the companies said, will speed technician development and improve dealer productivity. The program allows…...