Video interview: Derek Sloan, President of Sym-Tech Dealer Services talks about how the F&I industry and dealers are being impacted by the pandemic and how this crisis is accelerating the move to a more digital experience. Watch the interview.
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.
Hyundai Canada and its dealers have donated $1 million to the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation in Montreal, Quebec. It is one of the first presented by newly-formed non-profit Hyundai Hope On Wheels in Canada. The organization’s aim is to support paediatric …
The Montreal International Auto Show is back for another edition, with the doors open to the public from January 17- 26 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Electric vehicles and hybrids continue to offer a strong presence. The event, …
British Columbia has introduced legislation aimed at adding flexibility to its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, a move the New Car Dealers Association of B.C. (NCDA) said better reflects current market conditions. Announced April 1, the legislation still maintains a long-term …
A recent update from AutoTrader reveals economic pressures could be weighing on Canadian consumers in terms of the type of vehicle they are shopping for, as many are veering towards options that prioritize affordability, reliability, and utility over luxury and …
As we consider the current situation around the used vehicle market in Canada, it is worth noting some of the other events occurring within the automotive domain. For example, the United States and United Kingdom have agreed to reduce tariffs …
U.S. wholesale used vehicle prices, a combination of mileage and seasonally adjusted basis, were more elevated in June compared to May, according to Cox Automotive. Its Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) rose to 208.5, revealing a 6.3 per cent …