At this year’s New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), there was most definitely an underlying theme; larger, luxury and flagship vehicles embodying new technology designed to improve fuel economy. Here’s a look at some of the major highlights. Significant introductions …
One aspect we felt was noteworthy at the New York Auto Show, particularly from a dealer standpoint, was talk of the “Lincoln Experience.” Ford’s luxury division is currently in the process of re-inventing itself and besides delivering products that are …
For many consumers, the idea of purchasing a used car has traditionally been a daunting task. Not only is it often hard to find the right vehicle to suit their needs and lifestyle, there’s often other issues to contend with …
It had to happen sooner or later. Mopar; Chrysler’s parts and accessories division recently announced that it will be introducing a wireless charging device for powering up your smart phone or other hand held device inside your vehicle. Designed to …
Last week’s federal budget came and went without any earth shattering news. It was the first budget delivered under the majority rule for Prime Minister Harper’s Conservatives. The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association released a budget analysis that sheds light on …
It’s the big question with no easy answer Social media is one of the biggest issues facing dealers that nobody can really define, quantify, measure, grasp or figure out what to do about. In this swirl of confusion, there are …
The five core Internet structures for dealerships The three main pillars essential to dealership success are marketing, process and structure. I’d like to spend some time focusing on structure, as it is the number one killer of Internet departments throughout …
Rewards and loyalty programs are useful tools to keep your customers from slipping away It’s a good day when a dealership is able to attract a new customer and watch the new car owner drive off the lot for the …
It was a packed house for the first social media boot camp event put on by the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) in Toronto last week. Dealers from across Ontario, and even one from Vancouver, came to roll up their …
The Toronto Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) says it has successfully fought off an attempt by the Ontario government to bring new regional gas taxes and road tolls to the province. These extra costs were recommended by Don Drummond, the Chair …
JAMA Canada says it wholeheartedly supports the launch of formal negotiations between the Government of Canada and the Government of Japan towards a comprehensive economic partnership agreement announced recently in Tokyo. “This announcement, which follows the release of the Joint …
Scotiabank announced a new loan program for Canadians considering the purchase of new, more eco-friendly automobiles. The Scotiabank EcoLiving Auto Loan program provides competitive loan pricing on a wide array of 2011 and 2012 hybrid, electric and clean diesel vehicles. …
