Québec’s surprise decision to remove ZEV purchase incentives risks slowing down EV adoption Recently, the Québec Government has announced its progressive removal of the ZEV purchase incentives known as Roulez Vert in the Belle Province. This came as a shock …
Facing pressure from all sides, the federal government has woken up to the auto theft crisis Over the last few months, there are very few topics that have garnered as much media attention as the vehicle theft crisis occurring in …
Chinese automakers are eyeing North America but trade agreements make it more complex to navigate The 2024 CADA Summit was an event filled with fascinating and insightful speakers that offered us, the viewers, new and original perspectives on the principal …
Canada needs to keep watch on the U.S. election as it could impact the pace and direction of our EV policies While there is no doubt that the majority of political discussions in Canada are centered on the prospects of …
A look back at the year that was, and a look ahead at what dealers can expect in 2024 for vehicle sales. As we rapidly approach the end of 2023 and the start of a brand-new year, I thought the …
Exploring some of the key findings from CADA’s first-ever Data Report. A few months ago, CADA published its first annual Data Report for the year of 2022. The goal of this report was to gather — in one place — some of …
Economic uncertainty and supply disruptions are impacting consumer behaviours. Recently, there has been a lot of interest by journalists and news outlets on the topic of vehicle pricing in Canada and the underlying effects of the increased interest rates. Acting …
Interest rate hikes caught some by surprise. Here’s what’s behind it. In June, the Bank of Canada announced that it had increased the target for the overnight interest rate to 4.75 per cent. This may come as a surprise for many Canadians, …
Consumers seem to be adapting to unpredictability, which could be a good thing Recently, there has been a lot of interest, shared by both business owners and ordinary citizens, in regards to where the Canadian economy is going. The end …
Skilled worker shortages are a big concern throughout auto industry There is no doubt that the lack of skilled workers is one of the most pressing issues that business owners are facing in today’s economy. More than ever in our …
When politics become part of industry affairs A few weeks ago, CADA had the opportunity to testify to the Standing Committee of Industry and Technology (INDU) regarding Bill C-244 titled An Act to Amend the Copyright Act. Overall, this amendment …
Honesty and transparency about the economy will help with consumer anxieties Automobile dealerships have been some of the most affected by the current economic situation. After months of longing for more inventory, dealers are now caught in a scenario where …
