To help educate consumers about the residual values of their vehicles after five years, Edmunds.com released its Best Retained Value Awards for 2016 in the United States, awarding Toyota and Acura top prizes. Toyota won more model-level categories than any …
XIO Group, a Chinese-based global investments firm, has agreed to acquire car research and ratings company J.D. Power and Associates, for $1.1-billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2016, pending regulatory approvals and …
There was a lot for dealers to see at the third annual Ontario Dealer Day, held April 12 at the Paramount Conference and Event Venue in Woodbridge, Ont. The day-long event, co-hosted by the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) …
When it comes to recruiting women into the auto industry, there’s still a long way to go. That was the central message at the Women & Automotive conference, which took place on April 6, 2016 at the Westin Harbour Castle …
Regency Lexus has been awarded the 2015 Lexus Pursuit of Excellence Elite Award for its ‘Butler Service.’ In 2014, the family-run Vancouver-based dealership launched the personalized service with the goal of nurturing more intimate relationships with customers and making …
Canadian F&I provider RSR Global has come out with three new solutions designed for Canadian dealers. The solutions were announced at the third annual Ontario Dealer Day on April 12, presented by the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) and …
Randy Price is the new General Manager for Search Optics Canada, announced the digital marketing provider. His role is part of the company’s wider efforts to expand its regional offices to better serve dealers. In his role, Price will work …
The good times keep on rolling as new-vehicle sales in Canada set new records again in March and for the first quarter as a whole, with both up fully 9.3 per cent from the same periods a year ago. March …
Canadian used car industry members were recognized during a special luncheon at the 2016 Auto Remarketing Canada Conference on April 5 at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, Ont. The CPO Dealer of the Year, presented by NCM Associates, went …
Brian D. Fulton is returning to Mercedes-Benz Canada as its new president & CEO, announced the carmaker. He will replace Gareth T. Joyce, effective May 1. Fulton is currently Vice-President of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS) and member of the Daimler …
While boomers are generally satisfied with their car buying experience, that’s not the case for younger buyers, found CarGurus. According to the company’s Canadian car shopping survey, younger shoppers reported a lower degree of satisfaction with their current or most …
The editors at Kelley Blue Book in the U.S. have come out with their top list of budget-friendly sedans, all of which are under $25,000 and from the 2016 model year. “Still affordable, practical and efficient, today’s bread-and-butter sedans offer …
