It was record dealer attendance at the 2023 ACE Conference and Expo, held this week at the Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ont. The two-day conference and trade show, organized by the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO), brings dealers, …
Dealers may be interested to note that J.D. Power recently released its Canada Automotive Market Metrics for September 2023, revealing that loans represented 53 per cent of total transactions over the past 12 months for new vehicles. That figure increases …
A recent update from Kelley Blue Book reveals that new vehicle transaction prices in the United States declined even more in September. This, they said, was led by Tesla’s price cuts that saw electric vehicle prices go down more than …
Canadian auto dealer Senior Editor Todd Phillips interviews Alan Bird, CEO of taq Automotive Intelligence, and well-known industry leader about the return of Canada Night at NADA. The event will take place on Feb. 1, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. …
Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Loyalist Township, Ont., that will produce materials considered to be critical components for producing electric vehicle batteries. The investment from the company, for the production of active …
The latest survey from the Équité Association found that Canada’s auto theft situation is only getting worse, with 84 per cent of Canadians now concerned about the increase in crime within their community. The report notes that many provinces have experienced …
The Kelowna Auto Dealers Association in British Columbia donated a notable $230,000 to the BC Cancer Foundation to replace its current systemic cancer therapy suite with a new one, according to the Motor Dealers Association of Alberta. The total donation …
This year, dealers planning on attending the Western Dealer Summit can expect to do so at the Fairmont Château Lake Louise in Alberta between November 16-19, 2023. The Summit is a partnership between the Motor Dealers Association of Alberta, the …
Hyundai Auto Canada recently received accolades for Best Workplace Culture and the CCDI Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion during the 10th anniversary celebration of the annual Canadian Human Resources Awards, which took place at the Westin Harbour Castle …
I encourage you to read the column on artificial intelligence on page 34 by Dee Murphy-Brown in this issue. As I was editing her column, I was struck by the line: “Over the next half-decade, early adopters will likely start …
A solid employee benefits plan can be a competitive advantage in recruiting top talent. In the battle for talent, dealerships need all the tools at their disposal to attract, recruit and retain their key employees. That means providing a solid …
BRITISH COLUMBIA Marv Jones Honda celebrates 50th anniversary Marv Jones Honda is celebrating 50 years of operation, though the founder has retired and passed the reins to his son while the original dealership has long since been replaced by a …
