The Ontario Dealer

01/21/2025

Three hybrids and three gassers in this list of Canada's least expensive vehicles

We count down three hybrids and three gassers in this list of Canada's least expensive vehicles

01/15/2025

The federal government’s successful incentive program for zero-emissions vehicle purchases is running out of money and not slated for renewal, much to the dismay of environmental and industry groups.

01/14/2025

Vehicle into Mental Health Support: Donate Your Car to Youth Mental Health Canada

Are you wondering what to do with your unused vehicle while making a meaningful difference in young people's lives? Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC) has partnered with Donate a Car Canada to turn your vehicle donation into vital support for youth mental health programs across the country. Visit Don...

01/13/2025

Different jurisdictions can add extra penalties in some cases ...

Different jurisdictions can add extra penalties in some cases – as they should

01/09/2025

Full-sized pickup trucks at the top of a list of America’s 100 best-selling used vehicles, and SUVs dominated that list.

It’s not a surprise to find full-sized pickup trucks at the top of a list of America’s 100 best-selling used vehicles. Nor is it a shock that SUVs dominated that list. It was, however, a bit unexpected to find an electric vehicle in the top 30, and two EVs among the top 75. But that […]

01/07/2025

Hyundai Canada reports annual sales of 131,715 units, a 13.9 per cent increase compared to 2023, and its best ever sales year.

/CNW/ - Hyundai Canada reports annual sales of 131,715 units, a 13.9 per cent increase compared to 2023, and its best ever sales year. The Genesis luxury...

01/06/2025

A 1932 Pontiac dream car -- read all about it.

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11/18/2024

The UCDA -- Used Car Dealers Association celebrates 40 years. Reae their story here:

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11/14/2024

The Canadian used vehicle market is facing a significant supply shortage of younger off-lease vehicles, expecting to negatively impact the used sales market.

The Canadian used vehicle market is facing a significant supply shortage of younger off-lease vehicles, expecting to negatively impact the used sales market. This trend is expected to persist through 2027, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Off-lease vehicles are a key source of product...

11/08/2024

This week dealers will find the Canadian used wholesale market experienced a decline of -0.31% in pricing for the period ending on November 2.

This week dealers will find the Canadian used wholesale market experienced a decline of -0.31% in pricing for the period ending on November 2. Canadian Black Book’s latest update shows the market slipped further from the prior week’s -0.13% to near the 2017-2019 average of -0.29% for the same pe...

11/04/2024

Automakers are preparing for an even more difficult time selling electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada.

As Canada pushes for an all-electric future, reduced EV subsidies leave automakers and buyers questioning the path forward.

11/04/2024

Vehicle theft across Canada still historically high
From Farmer's Forum, Nov 4, 2024

Canada continues to be easy pickings for vehicle thieves. Data newly released by Insurance Bureau of Canada reveals that auto theft rates in Canada continue to soar well above historical levels.

While the country saw a slight dip (19 %) — mostly in Ontario and Quebec — in insurance claims in the first half of 2024, auto theft claims have risen 138 % over the past decade. Further, the value of auto theft claims has skyrocketed by 442 % over that same time period as thieves go after more expensive cars and trucks, the insurance bureau reports.

Experts credit a dip in Ontario thefts to the opportunistic nature of car thieves, who see easier pickings in western Canada and the Atlantic provinces as law enforcement here has invested significantly in combatting auto theft.

The Statistica database reports 114,863 stolen motor vehicles in Canada in 2023. Canada has been identified as an easy target for international vehicle theft rings. Since the RCMP integrated its data with Interpol last February, Interpol reports that 200 new stolen Canadian vehicles are discovered outside of Canada each week