Author: Carina Ockedahl

Cash is on the tires

April 9, 2019

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 …

Improving digital responsiveness

April 9, 2019

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 …

GM monthly reporting to impact consumers

April 3, 2019

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 …

What lies ahead for 2019

February 27, 2019

Our look at what we might see unfold this year With so much talk of change in the air, Canadian auto dealer wanted to see what a few industry observers were predicting for the year ahead. Last year was a …

Montreal International Auto Show

February 27, 2019

An electrifying show Press Day at the 76th Montreal International Auto Show in January provided journalists with a glimpse of the transition the Canadian automotive industry is experiencing. A combination of sports cars, luxury vehicles and utility models all made …

Changing with the times

Ontario-based software development company helps dealers generate more leads while saving money with its digital retailing tools Car dealers want digital retailing tools that will help them increase their sales while also reducing costs, according to Marty Meadows, co-founder and …

Future trends tackled at CADA Summit

February 27, 2019

Now billed as Canada’s Automotive Summit, the 2019 CADA Summit will explore technology trends, innovation and opportunities for dealers in the evolving auto retail landscape The Canadian automotive industry’s premier dealer-focused event is gaining momentum as keynote speakers, panelists and …