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These are scary times.  I’m not impossibly naive enough to believe that progress on social issues, like diversity, equity and inclusion, will always move steadily upward, and that any gains that are realized will be maintained.  The truth is, human …

It was a packed house for CADEX 2025.  In fact, the event has grown so much the organizers are having to find different locations to house the ever-growing dealer and supplier attendees.  “This year’s CADEX event had record attendance,” said …

As an occupational hazard, and it truly can be hazardous to my health, I can’t just turn off the news.  For the better part of 30+ years, I’ve had to stay abreast of current issues, report on them, and even …

Dealers trying to make sense of an unpredictable economic and political environment are gathered in Toronto today for the sold-out CADA Summit, which features a mix of high-profile keynote speakers, panel discussions, and sessions exploring the current and near-term outlook …

One challenge dealers have is that most have spent a lifetime inside the auto industry — they drive dealership demo vehicles, and don’t have a current sense of what it’s like for a consumer to shop for or purchase a vehicle, …

76061.3663@compuserve.com That odd configuration of numbers was my very first email address — from before email addresses could be personalized with identifiers as wild as our names. The older among you will remember those days. The younger ones will react …