Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Ryan Finch, President of the Finch Auto Group about his $5 million donation for mental health related causes in his community. Finch talks about why he made the donation, why it matters …
A new report, released by the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) with support from the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), highlights the “crisis” facing car and truck retailers in Ontario: the shortage of skilled trades and technicians available to …
Expert advice on how to prepare your dealership for sale It’s never easy for a Dealer Principal to decide when it’s the right time to sell his or her dealership. They have their own life journey to consider, but there …
The pace of change in automotive is truly staggering, and coming from all sides in terms of new products, electrification, evolving retail models and ever changing customer experiences. To try to make sense of it all, Reuters Events held a …
To state the really obvious, ready or not, EVs are coming. Maybe not at the pace some expect, and some brands will be much faster to produce vehicles than others, but make no mistake — they are set to transform …
Celebrating excellence in ambassadorship, business innovation and retail operations Since 2005, the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) and iA Dealer Services, a leading provider of financial, consulting and training for new car and truck dealers in Canada, have partnered for the …
Dealers seeking to keep tabs on the peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace may be curious to note that Turo, which continues to grow and expand its partnerships, is now GO Transit’s official car sharing partner. GO Transit is a division of …
One hundred thousand dollars was raised for Make-A-Wish Canada during the 2023 Honda Indy Toronto event, thanks to the help of race fans, the Honda Canada Foundation (HCF), and the Ontario Honda Dealers Association (OHDA). The proceeds will help support …
HoneyBadger Charging installed its first public EV charging station on Vancouver Island this week. The company was founded and is owned by University of Victoria (UVIC) alumnus Andrew Johns and is located at 1854 Emery Pl, Victoria, B.C. — near …
Dealer group Dilawri and Volvo Car Canada recently announced the opening of North America’s first Volvo Retail Sustainable Experience (VRSE) facility, the OEM said in a news release. Known as Volvo Cars Richmond (formerly Volvo of Vancouver), the VRSE facility …
The pandemic may feel like a thing of the past for many people, but the impacts are still being felt across the country — including within the automotive market. The COVID-19 crisis and vehicle supply shortages that ensued created chaos, …
Not all websites get the best ratings from consumers, but when it comes to automotive manufacturers, overall satisfaction for their U.S. websites has been steadily climbing since 2022. That is according to J.D. Power’s 2023 U.S. Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study …
