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Canadian Auto Dealer
canadianautodealer.ca > 2026 > 09 > the-curiosity-factor

The curiosity factor

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (883+ words) I recently had the opportunity to attend the Beijing Auto Show and visit Chery Automobile’s headquarters as part of the company’s International Business Summit to learn more about the market, its products and the people behind them. It was a…...

Canadian Auto Dealer
canadianautodealer.ca > 2026 > 09 > the-wheels-of-life

The wheels of life

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (987+ words) When I was in high school, Gino Vannelli had a hit with a song called “The Wheels of Life.” I still like the song. The first two lines go like this: “The wheels of life are turning so much faster…...

Canadian Auto Dealer
canadianautodealer.ca > 2026 > 09 > consumers-are-steering-bcs-ev-transition

Consumers are steering BC’s EV transition

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (799+ words) For the past several years, the conversation around electric vehicles in British Columbia has often been framed in absolutes. Governments established ambitious sales targets, manufacturers accelerated electrification plans, and the automotive sector prepared for what was expected to be a…...

Canadian Auto Dealer
canadianautodealer.ca > 2026 > 09 > evs-are-moving-again-now-what

EVs are moving again. Now what?

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1405+ words) As this highly exciting and volatile parliamentary session comes to an end, there are still many political discussions happening around the automotive industry. Naturally, the trade situation with our North American partners has not been resolved, generating economic anxiety from…...

Canadian Auto Dealer
canadianautodealer.ca > 2026 > 09 > improving-productivity-in-the-collision-centre

Improving productivity in the collision centre

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (960+ words) Colson Cole and Mathieu Gélinas of Sherwin-Williamsa For collision centres, the pressure to improve productivity, maintain quality and keep vehicles moving through the shop continues to grow. That is where Mathieu Gélinas says Sherwin-Williams wants to play a larger role....

Canadian Auto Dealer
canadianautodealer.ca > 2026 > 09 > the-hidden-cost-of-shallow-ai

The hidden cost of shallow AI

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (653+ words) Walk through your dealership tomorrow morning and there is a good chance someone on your team is already using artificial intelligence tools the dealership has never approved. It may be a service advisor using AI to draft customer responses, a…...

Canadian Auto Dealer
canadianautodealer.ca > 2026 > 09 > meet-the-2026-cada-laureates

Meet the 2026 CADA Laureates!

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (469+ words) Since 2005, the CADA Laureate Awards have recognized Canadian new car and truck dealers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, business achievement and commitment to the industry. Each year, just three dealers earn the distinction of becoming a CADA Laureate. Selected from…...

Canadian Auto Dealer
canadianautodealer.ca > 2026 > 09 > china-offers-a-glimpse-of-the-road-ahead

China offers a glimpse of the road ahead

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1479+ words) I have seen the future of the auto industry. It is China. I recently accompanied 70 Canadian new car dealers on the CADA 2026 China Study Tour to Beijing. For those dealers thinking of participating in the 2027 trip, I can’t recommend it…...

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canadianautodealer.ca > 2026 > 09 > its-okay-to-stub-your-toe

It's okay to stub your toe

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (888+ words) There’s a high-profile story making the rounds across the dealership community about an overly enthusiastic AI chatbot named “Quinn.” You may recall the CBC News headline: “‘I was shocked’: BMW revokes buyback offer, blames rogue chatbot.” A customer contacted BMW…...

Canadian Auto Dealer
canadianautodealer.ca > 2026 > 09 > zhang-joins-mcmanes-automotive

Zhang joins McManes Automotive

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (492+ words) Amanda Zhang is joining McManes Automotive Partners following a 23-year international career with Mercedes-Benz, marking a return to Alberta for the automotive executive. Zhang most recently served as CEO and board chair of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and head of the company’s…...