Consumers that originally intended on buying a vehicle before the COVID-19 pandemic are more likely to purchase one after the crisis has been resolved, according to an Ipsos Auto Global Study. The study includes consumers polled in 11 countries: the …
The Automotive Business School of Canada (ABSC) has launched an online automotive business diploma program starting in September. The part-time program includes 24 courses and two co-op work terms, and starts in September 2020 (and January and May 2021). The …
With COVID-19 impacting vehicle purchasing decisions and interest across the country, dealers may need to reconsider which Google search terms will benefit their business the most. Consumer interest in car deals is high, with search terms for “best car deals” …
Pitcher & Doyle, which offer insurance solutions for auto dealers, has released a checklist for dealerships that are re-opening and resuming test drives. The information arrives as certain provinces in Canada slowly begin to lift COVID-19 restrictions — particularly in …
Canadian Black Book has released its latest update on COVID-19 and the automotive industry — and this time, there is some good news mixed in with the less-than-ideal projections. After a period of closure, Ontario and Quebec dealerships (outside the …
Ed Valdez, Partner & CMO with Chief Outsiders, recently summarized six important steps that dealers can take to navigate their business through the COVID-19 pandemic and onward. The steps were drawn from a Harvard Business Review article, Lead Your Business …
Automotive dealerships in the U.K. are seeking clarity from Prime Minister Boris Johnson about an eventual reopening, as many have prepared their showrooms for this possibility. “Following the Prime Minister’s statement, it remains unclear when automotive retailers will be allowed …
Toyota is planning to reduce its North American output by nearly a third over the next few months due to the impact of the novel coronavirus. Autoblog says it plans to build approximately 800,000 vehicles at plants in the U.S., …
The UAW plans to unveil a safety video to help calm factory workers that are worried about restarting production the week of May 18. “There’s uncertainty, they’re worried,” said Todd Dunn, President of UAW Local 862. “There are questions, concerns …
Car sales declined nearly 75 per cent in Canada, in April, according to Wheels.ca. In comparison, sales declined 97.3 per cent in the U.K. and India did not sell any cars during this period. “With much of March offering business …
While the Detroit Three (General Motors, FCA and Ford) plan to resume production on May 18 in the U.S., GM is aiming to restart its engine production plant in St. Catharines, Ont., on May 11. “Its CAMI plant in Ingersoll, …
Tesla’s plans to restart production at its U.S. factory in California have been put on hold after local health authorities in the state stepped in and said the company “must not reopen,” according to CarAdvice. Current restrictions suggest manufacturing in …
