A look at what to expect and how to ensure Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) remain cyber-safe. October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time when it is important to raise awareness about potential issues related to computers and security. …
From my perspective, the issue of climate change is personal. I consider myself an environmentalist, and I generally try to do my part — whether it is recycling, using my car as efficiently as possible, or watching my overall footprint …
What months of pandemic data reveal about EVs and what that means for dealerships. Earlier this year, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the Canadian and the United States economies to a nearly instantaneous halt. After months of dealing with the crisis, …
The federal government revealed new plans and promises during its Throne Speech, and while there are some wins for dealers — a tax on luxury goods could impact high-end vehicles. Weeks after the resignation of the finance minister and the …
COVID-19 is a crisis like we have never seen, but there are ways to pull through this unprecedented period of uncertainty. Many of us have, at one time or another, successfully worked through a crisis. Although always significant, the cause …
A unified path is needed to move F&I forward, one that embraces digital, focuses more on the client persona, and ensures good practices are being conducted to boost consumer confidence. Finance and insurance (F&I) has arguably been the slowest department …
There are a number of reasons why homeowners and businesses should consider investing in cyber security — the most noteworthy one is that it is considered to be the socially responsible approach to protecting the confidential information of customers and …
Cyber attacks and threats have significantly increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. With more people working from home, the possibility of a cyber security breach should be anticipated. Cyber attacks have noticeably increased since the COVID-19 outbreak due …
The pre-owned market is made up of several “pockets” of opportunity, and there’s money to be made in more than one of them. The used vehicle market is coming out a winner amid an economic downturn stemming from a global …
One of the most important messages from the recent Auto Dealers Innovation Series & Expo (ADIS) was all about the need to innovate, experiment, fail, reassess, and experiment again. All companies — including car dealerships — need to develop an …
Monte Weis, former President of Weis Group, talks about his new role as President of Canadian Operations at Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions (DSMA), while Farid Ahmad, President and CEO of DSMA, discusses his next steps moving forward — always …
Canadian auto dealer Publisher Niel Hiscox and Barry Hillier talk with Alexander Poizner, cybersecurity expert. We review what cybersecurity means today and what the considerations are for dealers and OEMs, which maintain a significant amount of personal data from …
