Pickup trucks, more than SUVs, appear to lead the trend in consumer interest across Canada, according to autoTRADER.ca’s annual Top Searched vehicles list. The Ford F-150 remains the most searched vehicle in Canada, now for five consecutive years, although Dustin …
Average employment in the Canadian auto industry was up 1.0 per cent between 2018 and 2019 as of the end of Q3 this year, with data from Desrosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) revealing a boost in the auto retail sector. As …
J.D. Power recently announced a merger with Autodata Solutions — a move that will greatly widen the company’s offerings in the auto industry. The combined company will operate under the J.D. Power name. Autodata Solutions is a provider of Software …
OpenRoad Auto Group held an elaborate gala event on December 12 to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Rolls-Royce Cars Vancouver, B.C. Nearly a hundred guests attended the event, which included a custom diamond anniversary chandelier, and celebrity chefs Scott …
Strathcom Media, which has operated under a number of OEM programs in the past, is now the official FordDirect Certified Website provider for all Ford and Lincoln dealers in Canada. “We’ve been delivering dealerships with online solutions for over 20 …
The 2020 CADA Summit will seek to bring to life the association’s report on the future of auto retailing that was released earlier this year. Speakers at the Summit will explore five key themes from the report, Driving the Road …
To truly understand what was happening on the factory floor, Taiichi Ohno, the creator of the Toyota Production System, advocated for something called the “Gemba Walk.” The idea was for managers and leaders to regularly walk around the factory and …
Ray Tanguay, former Chair and President of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) and Paul Hollands, former President & CEO of A&W, are the newest members to join OpenRoad Auto Group’s Board of Directors. “I’m incredibly honoured to welcome Mr. Tanguay …
In an effort to better support dealers in Western Canada, SiriusXM has added two new District Managers to the prairies and restructured its field team to include regional managers across the country. “We are pleased to welcome two new District …
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”81″ gal_title=”CADA recognizes Laureates with dealership visits”] Closing the year on a high note, CADA President and CEO Tim Reuss visited the 2019 CADA Laureates in November to recognize them for their unique achievements and contributions to the …
More vehicle manufacturers are looking at mobile apps as a strategy to provide a better experience to their customers. The latest example comes from Fisker; the automaker recently opened reservations of its new electric luxury SUV, known as the Ocean, …
SUVs and electric cars rated highest among the vehicle categories that Canadians would like to receive as gifts during the holiday season, according to a news report from Desrosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. (DAC). “For a number of years, DAC has …
