Research Insights

Vehicle prices have risen more than many consumer goods, but the margin isn’t as wide as you might expect While walking through the Canadian International AutoShow something stood out to me: the prices of the …

Canadian dealership leaders predict upcoming industry changes In this second installment, we will revisit the remaining three trends gathered from the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) study discussed in the previous column.  As you may …

Canadian dealership leaders forecast the most significant challenges ahead There is one constant in the automotive industry: change. Current geopolitical challenges and mandates aside, automotive retail is constantly evolving, and is impacted by many factors.  …

Many next gen buyers don’t have the same attachment to brands. What does this mean for retailers? The automotive industry can be a joy to work in. The history of brands and models always brings …

What are the implications for dealers of brands that exhibit vs. those that don’t? Does an auto show deliver a return on investment for exhibiting brands? This was one of many questions that that Jason …

A powerful new tool, State of Charge Canadian EV Monitor, launches to measure EV consumer behaviour The pace of automotive innovation continues to accelerate. Almost every OEM has made a company-changing announcement regarding their transition …