Consumers who are nervous about making the commitment to buy a new or used car now have some added protection from a new loan protection service introduced this week by TD Auto Finance. The new vehicle return program is designed …
Student researchers with the AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence are working on ways to develop safer, cleaner vehicles made of advanced materials and technology. The goal is to make this innovative research happen in Canada, making us a world-class …
The impact of the “connected car” is being explored this week at a major conference organized by the leading analyst firm Frost & Sullivan. The industry experts say the impact on the in-vehicle experience will be “colossal” as more innovative …
After a minor softening in April, new vehicle sales in Canada bounced back strongly in May, exceeding those in the same month last year by 17.9 per cent — the greatest year-over-year monthly increase since February 2010. That big number …
As part of its Ride and Drive program, Chrysler Group is looking to expand its marketing efforts beyond the traditional realms of advertising banners and TV ads. The latest push is to market products via new avenues such as malls, …
F & I is often one area of dealership operations that can either prove to be a huge profit centre or source of frustration. However, with companies like f-iresource, those dealers that have traditionally struggled with business office profits have …
On June 10, Kia dealers in the Greater Vancouver area will join forces with Whitecaps FC (Football Club), for a KidSafe Day at B.C. Place during the club’s game against the Houston Dynamo. The objective is to raise money in …
An easy to maneuver compact mobile cabinet helps make life easier for your service technicians, says Rousseau. Rousseau says its smart compact mobile “L” cabinet offers great flexibility for those in your service department. The cabinet was designed to be …
The recent work stoppage by Canadian Pacific Railway employees has had a significant impact on the auto industry, disrupting the shipment of vehicles and components, causing grief for manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and customers. Recently, the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers’ …
Today’s cars and trucks incorporate so many features, that for customers it can often be overwhelming when it comes to learning how to use them. Toronto Hyundai has decided to help by launching a “Get to Know Your Car” program. …
In the U.S., the state of Nevada has already approved a bill legalizing autonomous vehicles, now it looks like California is following suit. In a rare occasion, the State Senate voted unanimously in favour of a bill that would establish …
Dealer review website DealerRater added industry veteran Larry Cochran to its management team as Senior Vice President of Dealer Products and Services. In this new role, Cochran will have executive oversight of DealerRater’s Client Services and Marketing areas, and will …
