CADEX 2019 tackled topics like changing consumer preferences, in-store digital media, electric vehicle readiness, government regulations, federal elections, and more. The automotive industry has reached an unprecedented period of innovation, said Brian Fulton, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada, during …
The U.S. has officially lifted the steel and aluminum tariffs it imposed on Canada nearly a year ago during NAFTA renegotiations, according to a statement from Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The move resulted in Canada lifting its counter tariffs …
How one company helps dealers leverage data to make more informed decisions about their digital ad spending Car dealers spend a significant amount of money on digital advertising. But not everyone is keeping tabs on their advertising attribution, nor are …
Next-generation DMS providers are upgrading and modernizing their systems, while also ensuring they contain the basic easy-to-use, seamless and efficient ingredients needed to improve the user experience Improving the user experience for both automotive retailers and their customers remains a …
If you plan to stay in the auto retail game, or exit profitably, you will need to get expert advice on many fronts An aging dealer population, combined with the uncertainty of the future, may be pushing small, independent automotive …
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The Government of Canada’s recent announcement to launch its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) incentive program on May 1 is a step in the right direction — but there is still work to be done, according to various industry groups. Canadian auto …
As the demand for tire storage continues to increase and car dealers are looking for ways to boost service and retention, it may be time to consider a third-party tire storage provider As consumer demand for tire storage continues to …
It all starts with a process Reaping the benefits from digital leads involves a follow-up process — one that requires greater flexibility from dealers and a willingness to take advantage of their technology’s potential, according to Jeremy Wyant, Leader, Digital …
A Quebec-based company has launched a bilingual online sales training platform to help dealers across the country improve performance and profits. Relationship selling is a key factor in achieving success within the automotive retail industry — and employee training is …
General Motors has scrapped its traditional monthly reporting of vehicle sales figures in Canada in favour of quarterly reporting — a move that is expected to impact consumers and data-sharing companies more than auto retailers, according to Dennis DesRosiers, President …
In 2018, only eight per cent of women occupied a position on an executive committee within the top 20 automotive companies in the world — up from seven per cent in 2014, according to 20-First’s 2018 Global Gender Balance Scorecard. …
