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J.D. Power’s Robert Karwel talks about what first-quarter sales, incentives, and inventory say about the state of auto retailing. He also talks about what’s in store for the rest of 2024.

AutoForecast Solution Vice-president of Global Auto Forecasting Sam Fiorani talks about Ford’s decision to delay EV production at Oakville Assembly, assesses the likelihood of more Honda output in Alliston, Ont., and weighs in on whether ZEV mandates are doing their job.

AutoForecast Solution’s Sam Fiorani on Ontario EV output

Nissan Canada President Steve Milette spoke with Automotive News Canada Publisher Tim Dimopoulos at the New York Auto Show, where they discussed the redesigned Kicks, government EV rebates, the Infiniti luxury line, and the automaker’s dealer footprint in Canada.

Country Manager for Polestar Canada Hugues Bissonnette tells us why the brand chose Montreal for its headquarters, breaks down the multitude of EV markets in Canada, explains why it picked the franchised model over online sales and outlines what’s next for the brand.

AutoTrader Vice-president of Insights and Intelligence Baris Akyurek leans on his wealth of data to break down rising inventory levels, current average listing prices, and what to expect from the used market moving forward.

David Adams, the CEO of the Global Automakers of Canada, which represents the interests of all overseas automakers in Canada, explains why he thinks Quebec’s decision to end electric-vehicle incentives is a bad idea, checks in on Alberta’s new EV registration fee, and talks about the “geopolitical war” Canada and the United States finds itself in with China and its EV industry.