The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is launching a new crash avoidance test that will focus on automatic emergency braking systems that react to pedestrians. Set to launch in early 2019, the test will at first be conducted …
AutoMotion, a U.S.-based creator and manager of mobile apps for OEMs and car dealers, has now launched a new app for car shoppers interested in electric-only vehicles “With an incredible influx of new electric vehicle models, the consumer has more …
Connected vehicles are paving the way for new services and business models that will disrupt traditional product and service companies, according to Warren Ritchie, author of Competing in the Connecting World. Ritchie is a featured speaker at the upcoming CADA …
Ford’s plans to open an R&D centre at Kanata South’s newest development site is expected to generate more than 300 new engineering jobs. The 40,000 square-foot section leased by the carmaker is part of a five-storey, 100,000-square-foot building owned by …
Cox Automotive is expecting the year to close with a strong finish from December U.S. auto sales. The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) for new vehicle sales during this period is anticipated to be 17.2 million — down from last …
Kyle Mutch has been tapped as the new general manager for ADESA’s Saskatoon auction. Mutch has over a decade of sales and operations management experience. He previously worked as a distribution manager for Enerpac, where he managed the company’s global …
Raven, a connected car solution, is expanding its safety-enhancement offerings to include automotive fleets. Its device is meant to help both drivers and fleet operators monitor road conditions and therefore improve auto security. But the company has expanded its product …
Just when I think I get a handle around the main the issues I think Canada’s car dealers are facing, another issue pops up that has me diving down yet another rabbit hole to try to figure it out. This …
Quorum Information Technologies focuses on revenue generation for dealers Continuous improvement is the name of the game for Quorum Information Technologies. The Dealer Management System (DMS) software specialists say they work hard to give their XSellerator DMS solution a distinctive …
The worlds of Silicon Valley and the automotive industry are colliding and car dealers have a chance to benefit, according to John Possumato, Founder and CEO of DriveItAway. He is one of the featured speakers at the upcoming CADA Summit …
New vehicle sales in the U.S. are expected to decline in 2019 — dipping to 16.9 million from the 17.2 million that is expected to be sold in 2018, according to a report from Edmunds. The decline continues a downward …
Price is a main factor in the decision-making process for consumers looking to purchase a new vehicle, according to a recent report by Freckle IoT. In its “Path to Purchase” study, Freckle also reveals that buyers of new vehicles will …
