Concerns about COVID-19 and intriguing discounts on cars are motivating 33% of consumers in the U.S. to buy a vehicle during the nation’s upcoming Memorial Day weekend, according to a recent survey from Cars.com. Of that number, 53% are looking …
Sym-Tech Dealer Services launched Virtual F&I Powered by Sym-Tech in May to help dealers in Canada boost profitability and customer satisfaction amid COVID-19. The company said it took its F&I Performance Solution and created a full turnkey solution for dealers …
General Motors recently announced its CLEAN program for GM dealerships in the U.S. The News Wheel said the program provides dealers of the brand with guidelines pulled from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help ensure their …
Uber has laid off another 3,000 staff members after cutting thousands of jobs in early May. It is also closing (and/or consolidating) approximately 45 offices worldwide. “The ride-hailing company has now reduced its workforce by 25 per cent, making these …
The United Kingdom announced that it will replace the European Union’s external tariff as part of its post-Brexit tariff regime, said Global News. On the vehicle front, it will maintain a 10 per cent levy on cars but cut tariffs …
Sales of pickup trucks have increased in Australia as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are eased. The federal government’s $150,000 instant asset tax write-off plan has also had a significant impact on expensive utility vehicles. CarAdvice said many dealers reported a return …
Niel Hiscox, Publisher, Canadian auto dealer and Chuck Seguin, President of Seguin Advisory Services discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it won’t be evenly felt across the industry. The discussion considers the situations specifically faced by smaller …
Automotive dealerships, construction sites and some retail stores are preparing to open on May 19 in Ontario in an effort to restart the economy. It’s all part of a three-stage reopening process, with each phase lasting two to four weeks. …
Uber has now confirmed that drivers of the ride-hailing service and its passengers, along with food delivery couriers, will have to wear face masks. The requirements were outlined as part of the company’s new safety procedures, mentioned May 13 through …
Mexico may reopen factories after May 18 due to requests from the U.S. government and automakers. “In late March, the U.S. launched a campaign to encourage Mexico to reopen assembly plants, suggesting the supply chain of the North American free-trade …
Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company appear to be moving ahead with plans to partner on electric and driverless cars, amid COVID-19. “The deal is expected to close by the end of next month, with both sides recognizing a need …
The Show That Would Have Been: Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Kristy Atkinson, Auto Show Manager, for the Georgian College Auto Show and 5 Student Directors: Christopher Jarrett, Director, Student Experience, Taylor Walker, Director, Marketing & Media Relations, …
