On my mind at year end
I love the end of the year. Beyond the holidays and all the food and family gatherings this entails, I find it a great time for reflection and renewal. And it’s safe to say that, for those in the automotive …
News
No Groundhog Day here
Our magazine’s editorial team had an interesting chat about our cover story in this issue, regarding car dealers who give back to their communities. We’ve run a similar feature for the past few years, showcasing ways in which dealers across …
Choosing winter tires for electric vehicles
There are a lot of factors to consider, and educating your dealership team will help provide valuable advice to EV owners. Electric vehicles are similar to gasoline-engine cars in terms of the need to properly equip them for Canada’s winter …
Many moving parts and pieces
With so much going on, from supply chain disruptions to decision-making from beyond our border, employee priority shifts and more, 2022 will be an important year to keep a watchful eye on global developments. With the end of the year …
CADA Summit plans physical event for 2022, online option
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) is planning to hold a physical event for its 10th annual CADA Summit, set to take place on February 16, 2022 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Ontario. It also plans to offer …
First French cohort of ABSC’s Dealer Academy graduates in 2021!
The Automotive Business School of Canada (ABSC) witnessed its first graduating class of the Canadian Dealer Academy in French. The school’s first French cohort of the program graduated in 2021 after taking part in a one-semester Automotive Dealership Management Ontario …
Don’t fear the rise of the machines
Canadian auto dealer introduces a new column that will tackle the evolving world of AI and machine learning, which are starting to automate many parts of a dealership’s operations. When people think of automation, they think it will make life …
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault eyes national ZEV sales mandate, but challenges remain
Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault wants to impose a mandate on the sale of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) in Canada in the form of a sales quota for automotive retailers. Early consultations on this aspect of the …
Reynolds report points to need for hybrid buying process for dealers
One of the most surprising findings of a recently released report from Reynolds & Reynolds is that 11.63% of consumers thought they purchased their last vehicle online—yet in reality only about 2.56% completed the entire process online, due to their …
Used vehicle prices up for 18th consecutive week as holidays season nears
Prices continue to rise for used vehicles in the Canadian wholesale market, with prices increasing for the 18th consecutive week as the holiday season approaches. According to Canadian Black Book’s latest auto market update, which ended the week of December …
KBB reveals 10 most awarded cars and brands for 2021
Kelley Blue Book released the names of its 10 Most Awarded Cars for 2021 and its 10 Most Awarded Brands of 2021, revealing that Toyota topped both lists this year. “There are many noteworthy automotive brands and vehicles in the …
Mercedes-Benz Canada’s new integration means more EV charge points in QC, ON
Mercedes-Benz Canada added an integration with Hydro-Québec’s Electric Circuit network, giving Mercedes-EQ drivers access to more than 3,300 additional electric vehicle charging stations in Quebec and Eastern Ontario. The integration is a new addition to the Mercedes me Charge ecosystem, …
