CARFAX Canada may not be able to conduct in-person visits and sales support collateral during the COVID-19 crisis, but the company is offering several savings and waving fees to support dealers. “COVID-19 is affecting our families, friends and businesses in …
Automotive lease prices in the U.S. have dropped on several mid-size cars and SUVs this month, as OEMs are offering aggressive deals on a number of vehicles due to the sales slump that has resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re …
DealerSocket has announced several reductions to its billing for the month of April to help dealers get through the COVID-19 crisis, both economically and operationally. The announcement was made on March 23, and follows several discussions between the company and …
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) will continue to release monthly Canadian new light vehicle sales updates along with its COVID-19 update series, although reports for March are expected to be noticeably different from January and February. Its latest update about provincial …
So far in Canada, gas stations and auto repair shops will continue to remain open across the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Dealerships are open in almost every province, although showrooms must remain closed in areas like New Brunswick and …
Dealers in the U.S. sent President Donald Trump a letter asking him to consider their businesses as essential services so they can continue to operate during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The letter was signed by the heads of the NADA, …
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is laying off nearly 2,000 supplemental workers in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 constraints like the “stay at home” orders. “As a result of this, subcontract companies who were providing external support to a number of …
OEMs are offering big incentives to consumers during the COVID-19 crisis — including Ford, “which is offering deferred car payments for up to six months for ‘peace of mind,’” according to Marketplace, adding that “Most mid-market automakers are making offers …
Detroit’s Big Three suspended North American production until at least Monday, if not the end of March, frustrating workers due to the delay in closing the plants. “Most of us on the line were terrified, putting on extra gloves, trying …
Tighter restrictions are being imposed on provinces in Canada and in cities around the world, as countries attempt to cope with the impact of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. During this period, Canadian Black Book has been sending out …
In this video dispatch, Canadian auto dealer’s editorial team talks about covering COVID-19 from our home offices and trying new ways to communicate with our audience during the crisis.
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) will publish a series of updates in which the company will keep track of the impact of COVID-19 on the automotive market. “Following the development of the virus in Canada and its impact on the auto …
