The Georgian College Auto Show is always a crowd pleaser, and the 2015 show was no exception. Held on June 5-7 in Barrie, Ont., the outdoor student-run auto show — the largest of its kind in North America — kicked …
The proposed Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) has many small businesses worried, including new car auto dealers. These concerns were reflected in a recent letter addressed to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne from the president of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, …
The Canadian government may get tougher on how automotive recalls are handled. On June 3, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, introduced legislation in the House of Commons to, “better protect Canadian motorists through new powers to order vehicle …
J.D. Power released its 2015 Canadian Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study and found for new-vehicle dealerships in Canada, good service and fast contract funding for all consumer-facing products is more important than obtaining low pricing offered by auto finance providers. Now …
Another month, another record. Actually, several records. New-vehicle sales in Canada in May were the highest for any month ever, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. These sales set a new monthly record for the fifth month in a row and …
On June 22-23, 2015, Canadian dealers will convene in Calgary to discuss automotive retail and how to drive the industry forward at the DrivingSales Canadian Dealer Forum. Following a similar format to the DrivingSales Executive Summit, the Canadian Dealer Forum …
Ford has decided to offer competitors access to the electrified vehicle technology patents it holds. The company’s goal is to boost research and development of electrified vehicles. To access these patents interested parties can contact the company’s technology commercialization and …
Dealers across the country will be able to enjoy free ice cream and other treats and giveaways this week courtesy of RBC’s second annual Dealer Appreciation Week. “This is a very busy time of year for everyone in the auto …
Axalta’s 2016 edition of its Custom Finishes Calendar Competition is now underway. Formerly known as Dupont, Axalta Coating Systems is looking for motorized passenger vehicles including automobiles (imports or domestic), motorcycles and aircraft or watercraft, provided they are finished with …
Canada’s Armed Forces hold DMT close to their hearts. Winnipeg-based DMT Development Systems Group Inc. has been recognized with a Special Award for Support to the Reserve Forces for its progressive policies and flexibility that helped a senior Canadian Forces …
In an ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, it can be tough for Canadian dealers and groups to know where they can get answers to some basic questions about marketing. “It’s eye-opening knowing that, for every 2,500 people visiting your website, you’ll …
Audi Canada has named Daniel Weissland as its new president. Weissland is presently the Sales Director for Southern Europe and based in Ingolstadt, Germany. He will officially join Audi Canada on August 1, 2015. Audi said Weissland holds an MBA …
