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AutoTrader Appoints E-Commerce Veteran Robert Bigler as Chief Executive Officer to Lead a New Era of Innovation and Customer Focus

Former eBay Canada GM and TCGplayer CEO brings extensive marketplace experience to accelerate AutoTrader’s next phase of customer focus and innovation TORONTO, ON - November 12, 2026 — AutoTrader, Canada’s leading automotive marketplace, today announced the appointment of Robert (Rob) Bigler as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bigler will lead the Canadian business, spanning automotive

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AutoTrader Carology Bitesize: Q2 2026 Price Index

We sat down with Baris Akyurek, Vice President of Insights and Intelligence at AutoTrader.ca, to unpack the latest trends shaping Canada’s automotive market, from new and used vehicle pricing and sales activity to inventory dynamics, affordability, consumer demand and broader economic factors, including CUSMA negotiations. Watch the full episode for key findings from the latest

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2026 AutoTrader Best Priced Dealer Award Winners Announced

Canadian Automotive Retailers Recognized for their Commitment to Fair & Transparent Pricing TORONTO, ON – May 27, 2026 — AutoTrader.ca, Canada’s most trusted and largest automotive marketplace, has revealed the winners of its annual AutoTrader Best Priced Dealer Awards. Now in its seventh year, AutoTrader Best Priced Dealer Awards celebrates automotive dealerships across the country

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Carology Bitesize: Electric Vehicles (EVs)

As consumer interest in electric vehicles continues to evolve, dealerships are navigating a more complex purchase journey shaped by affordability, education, trust, and brand perception. In this episode of AutoTrader Carology Talks, we sit down with Kimberly Nicholson, Director of Research at AutoTrader.ca, to discuss findings from our latest EV consumer research, including how shoppers

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AutoTrader Carology Bitesize: Q1 2026 Canadian Automotive Market Update

We sat down with Baris Akyurek, Vice President of Insights & Intelligence at AutoTrader, to break down how the Canadian automotive market performed in 2025, and how it’s shaping up so far this year. Tune into our latest AutoTrader Carology Bitesize for a deep dive into inventory trends, pricing shifts, key economic drivers, and a

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AutoTrader Launches “Canada’s Car Marketplace” Campaign, Putting Life Moments at the Centre of Car Buying

Today, AutoTrader unveiled a new national advertising campaign that signals an evolution in how the brand shows up for Canadian car buyers – and what that means for dealers across the country. At the heart of the campaign is a simple but powerful message: “Canada’s Car Marketplace”. The new creative highlights what cars enable in

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AutoTrader Unveils Its Most Significant Transformation to Date

AutoTrader Unveils Its Most Significant Transformation to Date

Canada’s leading automotive marketplace to launch a next-generation AI-powered platform and comprehensive suite of dealer tools, marking a bold new chapter in buying and selling cars TORONTO, ON - March 5, 2026 — AutoTrader, Canada’s largest and most trusted automotive marketplace, is set to launch the next evolution of its platform. The next-generation marketplace is

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2026 AutoTrader Awards Reveal the Best Vehicles to Buy in Canada

TORONTO, ON - February 12, 2026 — AutoTrader today announced the winners of the 2026 AutoTrader Awards, spotlighting the best vehicles to buy in Canada as chosen by the country’s leading automotive experts. The awards cut through the choice overload and highlight vehicles that set the standard for excellence across every major segment, helping Canadians

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2025 AutoTrader Best Priced Dealer Award Winners Announced

Canadian Automotive Retailers Recognized for their Commitment to Fair & Transparent Pricing TORONTO, ON – May 16, 2025 — AutoTrader.ca, Canada's most trusted and largest automotive marketplace, has revealed the winners of its annual AutoTrader Best Priced Dealer Awards. Now in its sixth year, AutoTrader Best Priced Dealer Awards celebrates automotive dealerships across the country

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