Martin Jalbert, Director of Operations, Go-To Market, SERTI, discusses the current situation with dealers, and what the company is doing to help and stay connected to dealers amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
The conversation around fixed operations at the Western Canadian Dealer Summit (WCDS) in Lake Louise took on a sharper tone this year. Rather than focusing primarily on efficiency tools or process improvements, Friday’s panel of fixed operations leaders warned that …
Clutch has appointed former BMO Financial Group executive Tom Flynn to its Board of Directors as the online used car retailer continues its national growth. “I’m excited to join Clutch’s board at such a transformative moment for the company and …
Recent data from Cox Automotive shows used vehicle inventory levels in the United States declined slightly in early June, month-over-month, though remained relatively flat compared to a year ago. The analysis was provided via the company’s vAuto Live Market View …
AutoTrader and the National Hockey League recently announced a new multiyear Canadian partnership with AutoTrader named the Official Pre-Owned Automotive Marketplace of the NHL. This is AutoTrader’s first professional sports league partnership. It means the company will receive prominent brand …
The Canadian automotive industry faces even greater uncertainty in the Canada-U.S. trade conflict with the threat of a new 35 per cent tariff (what may be non-CUSMA) on Canadian goods starting August 1. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants said industries have been …
Canada’s automotive aftermarket continued to grow in 2025 as vehicles from the strong 2015-2019 sales years moved into peak repair and maintenance cycles — a trend with implications for dealership service departments and parts operations. According to a survey conducted …