Early registration for the upcoming National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Expo in Las Vegas indicates attendance is on pace to exceed 20,000 for the first time in four years. The NADA says this offers another sign the auto …
The Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) Charity Preview, the official pre-opening celebration of the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS), is back for its 8th year. The Montreal Automobile Dealers Corporation’s Foundation and the Palais des congrès de Montréal, co-presenters of …
Nissan Canada launched a new three-phase contest on Facebook that challenges Canadians to define, in 140-characters, what innovation means to them. Entrants in the “Nissan Innovation Challenge” will compete to earn two grand prizes, involvement in the creation of a …
DealerRater unveiled a Canada-specific website, www.DealerRater.ca, dedicated to auto consumers and car dealers throughout Canada. The new site will serve as a central collection point for consumer reviews of Canadian car dealerships. Using DealerRater’s new site, Canadian auto consumers will …
Toyota Canada released its 2011 North America Environmental Report this week that details its efforts in meeting or exceeding the goals of its five-year Environmental Action Plan (EAP) in North America. These include enhancements to its fleet of sustainable, advanced …
Jim Bell launches Mechanics Beyond Borders and needs your help Our Focus on Fixed columnist Jim Bell is spearheading a major new initiative called Mechanics Beyond Borders. We caught up with Jim and asked him what it was about, why …
A place for everything, and everything in its place The last thing your customers want to see inside your service department are tools and equipment lying around. Apart from the obvious safety hazards that a sloppy shop poses for your …
Despite the emphasis today on ‘virtual’ showrooms and marketing, there’s still nothing like having a physical aid to promote your business Selling cars successfully often requires dealers to be creative. Whether it’s ad campaigns, customer appreciation days, or novel promotions, …
In our October issue, writer Huw Evans discussed the challenges of new vehicle technologies and how sales staff are learning on the job. In part 2, he looks at new product introductions. One thing most vehicle manufacturers are generally very …
Assessing the impact of more cooperation on trade and security between Canada and the U.S. On February 4th, Prime Minister Harper and President Obama ceremoniously announced their Beyond the Border: A Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness in …
We talk with some industry experts about the trends and opportunities in the used vehicle market Here we go again: another year coming to a close and I have the irresistible desire to look back, fondly or otherwise, on what …
Making predictions in this uncertain climate is a mug’s game, here’s a snapshot of what unraveled in 2011 Late in 2010, I was fortunate to participate in an event sponsored by Canadian auto dealer that looked at predictions for 2011. …
