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 …
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, …
Just when you thought the circus surrounding the Donald Trump presidency couldn’t get any stranger, you discover you are wrong, David Frum, dinner keynote speaker told the attendees at the 5th annual CADA Summit. Frum, a Senior Editor at the …
There may not have been any raised voices, but there were sharply worded disagreements on the best way to encourage consumers to buy more electric and alternate powertrain vehicles at the EV Tipping Point panel at the 5th annual CADA …
Futurist and technology expert Jesse Hirsh took to the stage at the CADA Summit and launched into a high-energy, non-stop roller coaster ride of change and disruption. Hirsh, a keynote speaker, author and regular on CBC television and other media, …
Change was the order of the day at the 5th annual CADA Summit at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto. Dealers, OEMs and industry leaders sat shoulder to shoulder and heard about how the forces of change are impacting them. …
Dealers who expertly mine their software systems — from DMS and CRM to new digital retailing tools — are able to drive more revenues and provide a better customer experience. Why don’t more dealers make full use of these new …
Canadian auto dealer walked the floor and talked with dozens of suppliers about their offerings and the general “buzz” in the industry this year. “Having a cross-section of dealers from all over the world in one central location is really …
I spend a lot of time talking with companies that provide business software to dealers. It’s part of my job to try to figure out who is who at the zoo, what exactly it is that they do, and how …
A note to Canadian dealers: Canadian auto dealer wanted to share with you the latest news about Jacques Béchard’s health after he was recently hit by a car on René-Lévesque Blvd. in Quebec City. As you know, Jacques is an …
The 5th annual CADA Summit is fast approaching and the Canadian auto dealer team is eager to take in this year’s event. Our team has provided gavel to gavel coverage of the first four events, and we compiled our list …
F&I providers are adapting their tools, training and products to help dealers provide a better customer experience. It’s no secret that many car buyers don’t enjoy the F&I business office experience. They say it takes too long, they feel pressured, …
