Disruption dichotomies
Canada is going to need every EV it can get—regardless of where the battery came from The automotive industry has been going through a world of churn and change over the last couple of years and that churn and change …
News
Canadian dealers get inside scoop about buying U.S. dealerships
A group of prominent Canadian car dealers gathered at the luxurious Langdon Hall in Cambridge, Ont. in October to gain some insights and tips about opportunities to acquire dealerships south of the border. The one-day session was an invite only …
TADA’s ACE Convention: Shifting forward in Niagara Falls
Stormy weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of the dealers and auto industry professionals who gathered at the Grand Hall of the Fallsview Resort and Casino for TADA’s Automotive Conference and Expo in Niagara Falls on October 19th. The two-day event, …
Cross-Canada snapshot
BRITISH COLUMBIA Comox Valley Dodge partner raises funds for the homeless and seniors The passing of his brother P.J. six years to a drug overdose while living on the streets gave Comox Valley Dodge Managing Partner/Dealer Principal Carson Grant …
Building an in-house leasing company
Not all profit streams require major investments Dealers today are looking for new profit streams without having to make major capital investments. With current supply shortages, many dealers are being forced to rethink their businesses and figure out new ways …
Champions of Charity 2023
Auto dealers have a special culture devoted to giving back to their communities While dealers are in the business of selling cars, they also realize the need to give back to their customers and communities. Whether it is a single …
Avoiding a winter of BEV discontent
Educating electric vehicle buyers about winter performance can help avoid negative feedback This being the December issue of Canadian auto dealer means that we’re on the cusp of, if not already well into the grips of, another Canadian winter. It …
It’s not business as usual
Broader shifts in the market and other industries signal even bigger changes to the car buying experience Change in the automotive industry is a strange thing to witness. First we hear everyone talking about it: industry media, event speakers, and experts …
Year end grab bag
As I write my last publisher’s note of the year, I’d like to clear out some odds and ends I thought worth highlighting. Back together again I’d like to thank the provincial dealer associations across the country for their commitment …
CADA Summit preview
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) Summit is returning with a live event on February 15 2023, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. CADA has recently announced a number of speakers and panels that will be there, discussing topics ranging …
Who do you talk to?
Getting out on the front lines now and again makes you a better boss and businessperson As dealers, we are decision makers. We are called upon daily to make split-second decisions. The management team we have built most often calls …
VinFast roars into Canada
A splashy event in Yorkdale kicks off the launch Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has opened in Canada with a strategic plan that begins in Toronto and will continue soon in Greater Montreal and Vancouver. VinFast celebrated its official opening …
