Canadian Wholesale Prices End 2013 on the Rise

During the last month of 2013, wholesale prices did rise on an overall basis — a trend dealers experienced during most of last year — but the spike was slight, and price movements for most segments were negative.

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Canada Hits Record for New-Car Sales in 2013

After years of post-recession lows, the Canadian automotive market reached a new record in 2013, according to analysis from the Canadian Automotive Dealers Association released this week.

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A New Era of Canadian New-Car Market Share: Where the Chips May Fall

A lot has changed when it comes to new-vehicle market share in Canada. The economic downturn, manufacturer bankruptcies, product challenges and newcomers to the scene have shaken some of the grip that big names have held on the market.

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What Canadian drivers fear most

New CAA survey shows that drivers distracted by cellphone use is the biggest concern of Canadian motorists

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Dealertrack Inks Deal to Purchase Dealer.com

Late Thursday afternoon, Dealertrack Technologies announced it has reached a deal to acquire Dealer.com. The companies entered a definitive agreement, under which Dealertrack would purchase the entire equity of Dealer.com for about 8.7 million shares of Dealertrack common stock and $620 million cash.

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Consumers Take to Their Tablets & Other Mobile Devices for Holiday Auto Shopping

Cars took their place among discounted electronics and holiday deals during the biggest shopping weekend of the year, but dealers may not have actually seen many of these shoppers show up on the lots.

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ALG Reveals Perceived Quality Rankings in Canada; Launches Updated Metric

Late Thursday evening, ALG honored the brands that ranked the highest for perception of value in Canada with Mercedes-Benz topping the list. But the annual awards have a different face this year.

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