Unimax, a national distribution for the passenger car and light truck tire sector, has concluded a first agreement to acquire the RSSW division of Macpek, a large and independent heavy vehicle parts distributor in Quebec. The move is meant to …
If you hire a controller from outside automotive, expect a steep learning curve How many times has this happened? The Controller you’ve been relying on for years decides to quit. After an exhaustive search for their replacement, you hire a …
Interrupting a good book of business is always concerning, but that’s when the opportunity for innovation presents itself There has been a lot of focus on modernizing the Finance & Insurance experience for consumers. But while dealers are using more …
Is your organization prepared or would you be caught off guard? Sometimes having your company’s name in the news is a great thing, however it can also have the potential to be anything but. Communication crises can, and often do, …
Even in uncertain times, CADA 360 continues to grow and adapt its suite of programs that are “Built for Dealers by Dealers” The car business is always dealing with ups and downs, but lately the uncertainty has reached new heights. …
More than 100 students from eight high schools in the Toronto District School Board experienced the 2025 Canadian International AutoShow in February as part of Accelerate Auto’s fourth annual program to create interest and awareness about the automotive industry and …
Leverage AI for increased productivity in Canadian dealerships In Part 1 of our series on AI insights in our February issue, we explored the merits of using AI tools in dealerships. We explored tools for saving time, automating communications, helping …
In uncertain times, one thing is for certain: you need to motivate your team In my previous column, I highlighted that 2025 will be anything but normal. With businesses in general, and dealerships in particular, facing so much uncertainty, the …
Part 1 of our look at why having a SUPERdesk can help consistently boost your sales performance Sales Managers and Dealer Principals always ask us what we mean when we talk about the “SUPERdesk”’ concept. In this column, I’ll provide …
It was a rare sight to see the three Canadian leaders from Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis all sharing the same stage on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at the sold-out CADA Summit. The leaders of the Detroit “Big Three” automakers …
As I write this, some of the U.S. tariffs aimed at Canada are temporarily on hold. What’s next? Things will continue to evolve on that front. That’s about all we know. There are so many lenses to aim at what’s …
Selling more EVs starts with believing in the product As someone who has lived it, I completely understand the roller coaster journey EVs have been for car dealerships. When customers wanted them, the manufacturers couldn’t get enough product into showrooms, …
