Canadian Black Book’s latest COVID-19 auto sector update, on April 22, reveals an increase in wholesale auction activity in Canada. ADESA, for example, opened its auctions across Canada (save for Ontario and Quebec) and are operating as simulcast only. However, …
AutoVerify, which is powered by Mobials, has added “Feature Tour” to its Dealer Support Program to help dealers connect with consumers online. “As the automotive sales process increasingly moves online, it has never been more critical to optimize digital showrooms …
Due to an increase in the number of incidents of criminal activity at dealerships, Dealer Security, the sister company of A&R Solutions, has released a document with a number of safety recommendations for dealerships to consider. “While COVID-19 may be …
In recognition of Earth Day, Kelley Blue Book released its list of 10 Best New and Used Eco-Friendly Vehicles — with Toyota, Honda and Tesla taking the top spots in their respective categories. “Regardless of your lifestyle, there are a …
Dealer Solutions — Mergers and Acquisitions (DSMA) has added new information to the Government Support & Information and Discounts & Savings sections of its website to help dealers unravel some of the more complicated details of the federal government programs. …
IT solutions provider A&R Solutions is offering dealers a remote workforce package to them and their employees amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. The package will help dealers provide their employees with the tools needed to work from home and seamlessly …
Publisher’s note: In reviewing our video interview with Ryan O’Connor regarding OMVIC and rules for Ontario car dealerships, it did not meet our standards of neutrality and impartiality, and has been removed.
Some Canadian dealers and industry suppliers are taking issue with how OMVIC is interpreting the COVID-19 Emergency Order issued by the Ontario government. Posts from individuals on LinkedIn, such as Ryan O’Connor, have been widely circulated. Canadian auto dealer reached …
Trevor Tamke, CPA, CA, Partner, Taxation Services, MNP, talks about the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and explains what dealers need to know — including how they can qualify, and what the more recent additions to the program imply.
Niel Hiscox, Publisher of Canadian auto dealer, connects with Chuck Seguin, President, Seguin Advisory Services, about the current dealer situation and offers recommendations for dealers to consider during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mike Trotman, CEO, Trotman Auto Group discusses how his 11 dealerships are operating across B.C., looking after his team members, and how they are innovating and adapting on the fly to be stronger once the pandemic eases up.
U.S. President Donald Trump wants to reboot the country’s auto sector. But that will not only require cooperation from Canada and Mexico, who may have different timelines for doing this — it also needs to be done right the first …
