The U.S. automotive industry’s recovery continues to be slow but remains on track for the month of August, with an anticipated seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 14.9 million — up from July’s 14.5 million pace but down from 2019’s …
External environments, cell phone use (texting, talking, and emailing), and changing console settings/infotainment systems are the top factors distracting Canadians when driving a vehicle, according to a web survey conducted by Ad Hoc Research for Desjardins. “Every fatality and every …
SWTCH Energy, a Toronto-based electric vehicle charging company, raised CA$1.1 million to expand its product and service offerings to metropolitan areas across North America. The company aims to establish itself as a main component to urban EV ownership and even …
Vito Paladino, Senior Director of Sales and Aftersales at Audi Canada, has been tapped to become the company’s new president on September 1, 2020. He will succeed Giorgio Delucchi, who has been promoted to Head of Sales, Region China and …
Producing the annual CADA Laureate award issue detailing the winners and finalists is always an amazing part of the Canadian auto dealer publishing schedule. Not only do we get to showcase the 15 finalists and three winners, but we get …
For car dealers, this isn’t their first rodeo. They’ve lived through recessions and economic downturns of all shapes and sizes, OEM bankruptcies, onerous factory image overhauls and all manner of upheaval — and survived. But even by the standards of …
Counterfeit parts can put businesses and customers at risk while the business may not be aware their original genuine OEM part is an imitation, according to Original One Parts. It is a good argument for dealerships seeking to convince consumers …
The Canadian economy remains in recession with an anticipated 5.1% real GDP growth expected to return in 2021; unemployment is forecasted to be around 7.7% by the end of the year (pending a second wave of COVID-19); and consumer confidence …
Provincial sales performance remains mixed, even in July, with some provinces recording sales growths and others noting less declines than in June, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). In its latest news release, DAC reveals that Newfoundland and Quebec recorded …
Price point, charge time, and range are among the key “tipping points” to achieve mainstream electric vehicle adoption, according to Castrol’s Accelerating the EVolution study. The study surveyed more than 1,000 consumers, fleet managers, and industry specialists across the U.S. …
Connected car platform Dealerware has partnered with MDL autoMation to offer a more personalized experience within the service lane, while also boosting operational efficiency through automated guest recognition. Meant for service loaner customers, the automation feature aims to speed up …
Twenty-one per cent of Americans surveyed in a recent Cars.com study purchased a vehicle within the last six months, with 57% saying it was due to the pandemic. The survey, conducted between August 13-14 with 3,062 responses, also reveals 65% …
