Hyundai Canada launched its Hyundai for Hire program that allows consumers to rent vehicles for short-term periods — and directly from select dealerships. “The program, which Hyundai says is an industry first, was announced as a pilot project in February, …
Automakers across the United States are restarting production after pausing it in mid-March due to COVID-19. The OEMs include Ford, General Motors and Volkswagen, all of which released lengthy guides to restart production. FCA and Toyota are also among the …
After fuming about not being able to open his factory in California, Tesla’s Elon Musk reopened it anyway — without an official green light from Alameda County. Now it appears the two sides have reached an agreement. “The Alameda County …
The Hyundai Motor Group is exploring the idea of using UV light to disinfect vehicle interiors. “HMG is about to use UV light sterilization technology on their vehicles,” said the company in a blog post. “HMG is planning to develop …
Not a single dealership in Canada reported being completely closed, according to recent findings from the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association’s (CADA) national monthly survey. It is one of many encouraging findings from the survey, which took place between May 1-8 …
Consumers that originally intended on buying a vehicle before the COVID-19 pandemic are more likely to purchase one after the crisis has been resolved, according to an Ipsos Auto Global Study. The study includes consumers polled in 11 countries: the …
The Automotive Business School of Canada (ABSC) has launched an online automotive business diploma program starting in September. The part-time program includes 24 courses and two co-op work terms, and starts in September 2020 (and January and May 2021). The …
With COVID-19 impacting vehicle purchasing decisions and interest across the country, dealers may need to reconsider which Google search terms will benefit their business the most. Consumer interest in car deals is high, with search terms for “best car deals” …
Pitcher & Doyle, which offer insurance solutions for auto dealers, has released a checklist for dealerships that are re-opening and resuming test drives. The information arrives as certain provinces in Canada slowly begin to lift COVID-19 restrictions — particularly in …
Canadian Black Book has released its latest update on COVID-19 and the automotive industry — and this time, there is some good news mixed in with the less-than-ideal projections. After a period of closure, Ontario and Quebec dealerships (outside the …
Ed Valdez, Partner & CMO with Chief Outsiders, recently summarized six important steps that dealers can take to navigate their business through the COVID-19 pandemic and onward. The steps were drawn from a Harvard Business Review article, Lead Your Business …
Automotive dealerships in the U.K. are seeking clarity from Prime Minister Boris Johnson about an eventual reopening, as many have prepared their showrooms for this possibility. “Following the Prime Minister’s statement, it remains unclear when automotive retailers will be allowed …
