U.S.-based company Clutch, whose technology platform enables vehicle subscriptions, has announced the addition of three new dealership partnerships: Fields Auto Group in Glencoe, Illinois; Park Place Dealerships in Dallas, Texas; and Prime Motor Group in Westwood, Massachusetts. “Subscription access is …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has officially launched its national Auto Career Start campaign aimed at promoting the many and diverse career opportunities available at dealerships across the country in an effort to garner more talent. The announcement was …
Hyundai’s next-generation NEXO fuel cell vehicle made its Canadian debut in Vancouver, B.C., during a ride-and-drive event that included the attendance of municipal and provincial government officials, according to the company’s news release. “Hyundai is the first automotive manufacturer to …
Even in our technological age, customers appreciate the human touches. We’ve all heard or we’ve often said “it’s the small things that make a difference.” And when you think of your own experiences in retail, when travelling and even when …
Real-world glitches mean we can expect a few more bumps on the road to autonomous vehicles It has become a tenet of futurists’ faith that all new cars ultimately will be autonomous. That may be — probably will be — …
Changing policies can have huge impact on dealers A couple of weeks ago I leased a pure battery electric vehicle, or BEV as it is called in the industry lingo. Was I entirely ready to make the dive into the …
There’s lots of news to digest, but a Zero Emission Vehicle strategy will have long-lasting impact The news can seem overwhelming sometimes. It’s hard to know if there is in fact more “news” than ever these days, or if we …
In today’s incredibly fast-paced market, the automotive industry understands the importance of spending resources wisely and focusing on areas with bottom-line impact, and it knows that customer loyalty is one of the keys to success. Common wisdom and strong empirical …
Dealership franchise agreements are the bedrock of the retail auto industry. But what if the OEM suddenly changes everything? Since the inception of the automobile industry, dealerships have been a way of life. Originally started as a way to attract …
Dealers struggle with hiring and retention strategies even though the automotive industry is booming and job creation doesn’t appear to be slowing down any time soon. Could it be that they simply need to tweak their methods? Recruitment and retention …
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”58″ gal_title=”ACE”] The reviews are in for the first Automotive Conference & Expo (ACE) that was held in April at the Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ont. — it was a hit and should be held again next year. …
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”56″ gal_title=”CADEX 2018″] Canadian auto dealer was in Halifax for the NSADA’s CADEX event. Read our event recap. Mark Buzzell Keynote Mark Buzzell, President and CEO of Ford Motor Company of Canada, kicked off the sixth annual CADEX conference …
