Author: Todd Phillips

CDK Global names new exec

June 21, 2017

CDK Global, a leading provider of automotive retail IT and digital marketing solutions, has announced the appointment of Amy Byrne as its new executive vice president and chief human resources officer. In her most recent role, Byrne led human resources …

Sign of the times

June 6, 2017

The world’s largest digital signage expo hints at what car dealerships of the future might well look like. Growing interest in the technology and tools that power digital signage networks led to a 20 per cent increase in attendance at …

Dealer image overhaul

In a world that is increasingly politically correct — which in itself is a really good thing since the world has been incorrect for too long — it seems there’s still one person that can be unfairly targeted, maligned, bullied …

Friend or Foe?

March 29, 2017

Some argue third party lead brokers could disrupt dealers by developing direct relations with their customers. Others say they are a valuable and necessary part of the auto retail ecosystem. Canadian auto dealer explores the topic. Third-party consumer sites are …

Wasn’t that a party!

March 29, 2017

Dealers and industry leaders were all smiles at the sold-out 75th birthday bash for CADA in New Orleans. The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) promised dealers that their 75th anniversary party in New Orleans, Louisiana would be one to remember, …