Pop-ups shake up auto retail
Dealers watch to ensure new OEMs’ pop-up retail experiences aren’t the thin end of a wedge If fewer people are visiting dealerships to look at cars, is the answer to bring the cars to the people? OEMs around the world, …
Author: Brian Moskowitz
Fair trade
A homegrown valuation tool is becoming popular among dealers and consumers for its reliability, speed and simplicity A new trade-in valuation tool designed for Canadians from the Canadian dealer perspective is quickly gaining traction with dealers and consumers around the …
CADA releases Laureate finalists video
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) released the names of the 15 finalists vying for the 2017 CADA Laureate Dealer Recognition Awards in a new video. The submissions from the 15 finalists will now be reviewed by independent judges from …
Inside Automotive video: Michael Croxon, NewRoads Automotive Group
In this episode, Inside Automotive host and Canadian auto dealer columnist Chuck Seguin speaks with Michael Croxon, President and CEO, NewRoads Automotive Group. Different topics covered in the interview include NewRoads’ expansion north of Toronto, the group’s HR-deployment style after …
Eco-friendly car journey to launch on Parliament Hill
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) is kicking off its sixth EcoRun on June 15 in Ottawa at a ceremony on Parliament Hill featuring the 19 fuel-efficient and eco-friendly vehicles that will drive a total of 670 kilometres, said …
New trade-in valuation platform gaining momentum
Tradesii, a recently launched trade-in valuation tool is quickly gaining industry traction, as more than 250 dealers across Canada have signed on in the first three months since its release. Built by the London, Ont. automotive industry technology tools provider …
Twist Eco Car Wash saves water without using chemicals
K Detail Plus has launched a new retail-focused website to promote Twist Eco Car Wash, a car cleaning system that uses saturated dry steam and micro-fibre cloths to clean and sanitize vehicles, says Moneer Korban, owner of K Detail Plus …
The new reality of used
How digital tools are changing the auction game and dealer priorities Integration, efficiency and transparency are foundational pillars for success in the automotive remarketing business. But the critical role of logistics, quick delivery and accuracy in sourcing the right vehicles …
Banking on history and the future
National Bank set to offer clients quicker loan setups With a history stretching back to 1859, National Bank of Canada has remained an industry leader for more than 150 years by constantly innovating and looking out for its clients’ needs. …
CARPROOF names new exec
CARPROOF, one of Canada’s leading vehicle valuation, history and appraisal providers has appointed Greg Beckman as its Vice-President, Product. ”CARPROOF has a proven history of harnessing data to fuel informed decisions,” said Beckman in a statement. “I look forward to …
Jerry Chenkin joins Dilawri in advisory role
Dilawri Group of Companies, the country’s largest automotive group, has named Jerry Chenkin as the Vice-Chair of its Advisory Board. Chenkin brings more than four decades of experience in the country’s automotive industry to his new role at Dilawri — …
Best footprint forward
TADA provides support to Mexican charity during annual conference When Elva Haro’s students walk by Canadian and American tourists in the sunny Mexican coastal city of San Jose Del Cabo, they do their best to smile at them; after all, …
