Emerging and connecting
As we, as a society, emerge from the pandemic, and we, as an industry, see glimmers of the end of historic supply shortages, I’m doing a bit of a slow emergence myself, from behind the scenes to being a more …
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Nova Scotia’s Bruce Auto Group launches Yewy online marketplace
Company Executive VP explains why Yewy is their way to keep up with progress Since launching Yewy, their new online marketplace, on the September long weekend, it’s been a busy couple of weeks for the people at Bruce Auto Group, …
Heightened anxiety
Uncertain OEM marketing trends, coupled with the economic forecast, have many dealers feeling uneasy about the future Each fall, as the summer winds down; sunlight hours get shorter and shorter, kids head back to school, and everyone seems to get …
Industry Workforce Study gives valuable salary comparison data: CADA
Employees at dealerships in Canada earned an average of almost 50 per cent more money per week in 2021 than the national average for all Canadian workers based on a Canadian Automobile Dealers Association Industry Report that is a follow-up to its …
What’s wrong with being unique?
How Canada’s Chemicals Management Plan needs to better align with our global reading partners policies Everyone, every now and then, likes to differentiate themselves by standing out from the pack. Clothes, hairstyles, tattoos, body piercings — you name it, are …
Fixing your fixed operations process
There are many benefits to streamlining your service department When it comes to Fixed Operations, Wolfgang Koehler and Andy Campbell can best be described as “The Fixers.” They run an automotive consulting company called Firing On All Cylinders (FOAC) to …
What dealers need most: transparency
The F&I experience needs to be more open, to allow consumers choice Transparency appears to be at a premium in the automotive industry. We need more and we need it now. At stake is our industry’s reputation. Transparency boosts that. …
Lifestyle guru Marilou joins Hyundai Canada as brand ambassador in Quebec
The French-Canadian singer, businesswoman, blogger and busy mom will now use her unique skills to “enrich Hyundai Auto Canada’s presence in the province.” Inspired by her music, food blog, personal journey, and large social media following, Hyundai Auto Canada has …
Smart cyber security strategy
Proactively employing professional cyber security means you can focus on selling cars The “digital ecosystem” for the auto industry is more complex than ever before, and this has improved productivity, convenience and accountability for most dealers and buyers. Investing in …
Auto diploma another completed goal for ambitious young store manager
Even though he has a great education in the dealership world and is currently managing a Volkswagen store at age 30, Kyle Nelson felt he still needed an automotive diploma to prove himself to manufacturers in hopes of one day …
Canadian Automotive Partnership Council discusses “the road to 2035 and beyond”
At the first hybrid meeting of the Canadian Automotive Partnership Council (CAPC), members recognized recent successes in the industry, such as the $16 billion in investments in manufacturing and critical battery components. The challenges and opportunities presented by this time …
EV environmental impacts lessen over time driven
The automotive industry is actively moving away from internal combustion, and as electric vehicles have become increasingly popular, the number of skeptics have grown. A spectrum of concerns has been raised, ranging from uncertainty about the true sustainability of EV …
