The federal government will provide funding totalling $18.2 million to two Canadian companies that are involved in automotive innovation. The funds will “lead to products and services that are more energy efficient, emit lower carbon emissions and promote healthier communities,” …
The dealership features Hyundai Global Retail Design Space, the company’s newest retail store design which includes a modern, open showroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and a bronze coloured roof. Premium furniture, customer lounges and digital kiosks, tablets and wheel stands are …
Many dealerships are “digital deserts” but with some planning and strategy you can weave in powerful digital signage content throughout your facility We have been hearing about the in store digital revolution for years now. Many dealers have invested to …
You can’t open any automotive blog, trade journal or website without reading something about we need to change the way we buy and sell cars. I think it’s time to stop dancing around at the edges of the status quo …
Dealers trying to navigate the future of auto retailing can be sure of one thing – it will be a wild and wooly roller coaster ride It seems though you cannot escape the barrage of “experts” predicting the demise of …
The 5th annual CADA Summit is fast approaching and the Canadian auto dealer team is eager to take in this year’s event. Our team has provided gavel to gavel coverage of the first four events, and we compiled our list …
F&I providers are adapting their tools, training and products to help dealers provide a better customer experience. It’s no secret that many car buyers don’t enjoy the F&I business office experience. They say it takes too long, they feel pressured, …
As we conclude our Retail Revolution series, we present the key takeaways for dealers. Over the last year, the Retail Revolution series in Canadian auto dealer has focused on seven companies. But in a twist from you’d normally expect, none …
While effective CRM use is critical to dealership success, many dealers aren’t using their CRMs nearly effectively enough, according to research from software provider VinSolutions and DealerKnows, a boutique training and consulting firm. They evaluated CRM usage across three categories …
[wzslider autoplay=”true”] Global VR press conference at LA Auto Show signals OEM interest in virtual reality technologies for showcasing vehicles. Virtual reality technology is taking the world by storm. And the auto industry is getting swept into the action. Leading …
A customized 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, valued at $113,342.05, is the grand prize in this year’s Rock the Road Raffle, a fundraiser for prostate cancer research. Donated by the Trillium Automobile Dealers’ Association (TADA), the car features a 707 …
It’s been apparent for several months that 2016 would be another record year for new-vehicle sales in Canada, barring some catastrophic intervention, and so it was. In spite of a slight, 2.6% decrease in December compared to the same month …
