Pfaff Automotive Partners has launched a new vehicle purchasing model that aims to change the car-buying experience for Canadians. Known as the Future Retail Model, the automotive group designed the model to be faster, easier and more transparent for car …
The ride-sharing market is heating up with new competition that could raise the stakes for more established companies like Uber and Lyft. Bide, a real-time bidding ride-share platform, is preparing to launch a service that will allow riders to choose …
Automotive dealership management and software company VinSolutions will host a summit this fall to explore “super-powered success” with new CRM skills and industry insights. The event is an annual gathering hosted by VinSolutions and known as the VinWorx user summit. …
Hyundai Motor Group recently announced the opening of an exhibition hall dedicated to fuel-cell electric vehicles and related technologies. Known as Hyundai Hydrogen World, the 406 square-metre centre is located in the Century Square in Shanghai, China, and will be …
In the long days of summer, the automotive retail industry feels a little sleepy. A lot of dealers, and most Canadians, take a little downtime, hang out at the cottage, or take summer road trips. But even though it might …
AMBASSADORSHIP For extraordinary service to the community and the industry Nav Bhatia, Rexdale Hyundai, Toronto, ON Advice to others: Like every business there will be ups and downs. Ride through the wave. More importantly, give yourself a greater purpose to …
Celebrating the best in the business in 2019 AMBASSADORSHIP For extraordinary service to the community and the industry Jamie Massie Georgian Chevrolet Buick GMC, Barrie, Ontario Brands represented: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Years in business: 38 Number of employees: 150 Keys …
Dealer-FX has released a new mobile app that notifies dealership employees and customers of vehicle status updates, according to a company news release. Known as Dealer Messenger, the app basically adds mobile functionality to the existing web-based application to improve …
Lexus, Honda, Toyota and Porsche received the most model-level awards during J.D. Power’s presentation of its 2019 resale value awards on August 21, which recognizes the best resale value across 26 model segments after three years of ownership. “One of …
The Government of Canada continues to push for the uptake of electric vehicles across the nation — its latest move being the investment of nearly $2 million for Quebec-based Mogile Technologies to develop two EV infrastructure solutions for the province. …
Marc Garneau, Canada’s Minister of Transport, recently announced a new Alexa service that would provide consumers with vehicle recall information. Known as “Vehicle Recalls Canada”, the service must first be enabled through the Amazon Alexa application before it can be …
It’s no secret that automakers are testing various technologies, including augmented reality (AR) experiences — the latest one being Mercedes-Benz USA and its new interactive consumer exhibition, which debuted at this year’s U.S. Open tennis tournament. The AR experience features …
