U.S. President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act, forcing General Motors to manufacture ventilators to help deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. “GM was wasting time,” said Trump. “Today’s action will help ensure the quick production of ventilators that will …
Canadian auto dealer launched a new resource page today for dealers across the nation to ensure they have access to information they need during, and even after the COVID-19 pandemic. The page includes links to federal and provincial resources, information …
Digital Air Strike is hosting daily webinars through April 2 to help dealers survive and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dealers can browse the list of available webinars on the company’s website here. “As people are being directed to practice …
As dealers across the country struggle with the restrictions imposed on them by their respective provinces to combat the spread of COVID-19, many are wondering what the federal government is doing to help their situation. Canadian auto dealer connected with …
On March 25 the federal government invoked the Quarantine Act, which requires by law individuals entering the country by sea, air or land to self-isolate for 14 days as Canada seeks to curb the spread of COVID-19. The federal Quarantine …
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 …
