Todd Phillips is the newly-named editorial director for Canadian auto dealer. Phillips has more than 15 years experience as a journalist working in radio, television, newspaper, magazines and digital media and has won more than a dozen editorial awards. As …
The dealers’ perspective on auto auctions “The auctions are an integral part of our business,” says Fred MacNeil, president of the Steele Auto Group in Halifax, NS “We use them extensively.” Indeed, auto auctions play a pivotal role in most …
Not everybody is a believer After more than a century of domination by the internal combustion engine, the age of the electric automobile is now upon us. Or so politicians and the mass media would have us believe. Increasingly stringent …
The local independent may go away, but you won’t necessarily benefit. It is often suggested that the increased technological complexity of modern vehicles will drive the service business back to the dealer, away from an aftermarket that can’t keep up …
Is Canada’s future V- or W-shaped? To many, the term “double-dip” brings to mind nothing more sinister than a breach of snacking etiquette from a long-lost episode of Seinfeld. For others it’s a tasty treat from Tim Horton’s. Recently, however, …
Laureate winner shares predictions on the future The last article in this space was based on a presentation given at this year’s ADESA remarketing forum by Steve Chipman, 2010 CADA Laureate and president of the Winnipeg-based Birchwood Automotive Group. Birchwood …
Five steps to increased efficiency and profitability Manufacturers have been pushing dealers to get into the quick-service business for years but have failed to provide them with a business plan that works for all parties involved. Many stores have resisted …
Looking to sell your dealership? Learn who your buyer is With the arrival of fall comes the excitement of new beginnings. Kids are back at school, summer vacations are a distant memory, and dealers all over the country begin to …
But seasonally-adjusted price index continues to climb ADESA Canada’s Used Vehicle Price Index strengthened by approximately 0.8pts from June, seasonally adjusted. True to ALG’s forecast, auction prices continued to show weakness, but not at the level seasonally expected, causing the …
Strong July sales tip the scales to a more optimistic outlook For the first time since early in the year, it’s beginning to look like 2010 sales could surpass the analysts’ initial forecasts. Based on results through July, Scotiabank senior …
From somebody who really knows This summer, I had the privilege of sitting down with Marcus Breitschwedt, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada, for an in-depth chat about that company’s phenomenal success in recent years, and the reasons behind it. …
Now is the time to start working on a game plan to minimize the impact of reduced sales We just returned from visiting dealerships in the United Kingdom where one headline reads: “Tough times ahead for car dealerships as insolvencies …
