The right stuff
Hiring and training tips for dealers to find — and retain — sought after talent Without a doubt, employees are the most important and valuable assets of a company. From my years of experience, it’s the people that make a …
News
Radical tools collection launched
A new collection of professional-calibre tools by UltraPro is now available for mechanics who are looking for convenience, durability and a good look. “The key element of the Radical series is the tool box,” says Yannick Addy, Director of Tools …
Twist Eco Car Wash saves water without using chemicals
K Detail Plus has launched a new retail-focused website to promote Twist Eco Car Wash, a car cleaning system that uses saturated dry steam and micro-fibre cloths to clean and sanitize vehicles, says Moneer Korban, owner of K Detail Plus …
Dealers have bright future, said CADEX keynote
Don Romano, President & CEO of Hyundai Auto Canada told dealers at the CADEX 2017 event that their best days lie ahead, despite all the buzz in the industry about disruption and disintermediation. “It couldn’t be a better time to …
Sign of the times
The world’s largest digital signage expo hints at what car dealerships of the future might well look like. Growing interest in the technology and tools that power digital signage networks led to a 20 per cent increase in attendance at …
The new reality of used
How digital tools are changing the auction game and dealer priorities Integration, efficiency and transparency are foundational pillars for success in the automotive remarketing business. But the critical role of logistics, quick delivery and accuracy in sourcing the right vehicles …
Banking on history and the future
National Bank set to offer clients quicker loan setups With a history stretching back to 1859, National Bank of Canada has remained an industry leader for more than 150 years by constantly innovating and looking out for its clients’ needs. …
CARPROOF names new exec
CARPROOF, one of Canada’s leading vehicle valuation, history and appraisal providers has appointed Greg Beckman as its Vice-President, Product. ”CARPROOF has a proven history of harnessing data to fuel informed decisions,” said Beckman in a statement. “I look forward to …
Jerry Chenkin joins Dilawri in advisory role
Dilawri Group of Companies, the country’s largest automotive group, has named Jerry Chenkin as the Vice-Chair of its Advisory Board. Chenkin brings more than four decades of experience in the country’s automotive industry to his new role at Dilawri — …
Best footprint forward
TADA provides support to Mexican charity during annual conference When Elva Haro’s students walk by Canadian and American tourists in the sunny Mexican coastal city of San Jose Del Cabo, they do their best to smile at them; after all, …
The sharing economy
Canada’s only peer-to-peer carsharing platform says it can help OEMs Seen by some as a threat to car sales, the carsharing economy can actually benefit OEMs and dealers, said panelists at an event marking the first anniversary of Turo, the …
Be Tire Smart to save money and protect the environment
TRAC launches initiative aimed at motorists’ concerns, wallets and safety To increase awareness of proper tire maintenance and the fuel savings low rolling resistance tires can bring to Canadian motorists, the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) held Be …
