Subaru Canada, Inc. and Pioneer Electronics of Canada have teamed up to offer a navigation system that allows users on select Legacy, Outback, Forester, and WRX STI models to be connected to social networks, local searches, and traffic services while …
Nissan Canada made history when it delivered the first all-electric Nissan LEAF to a Canadian consumer at an event this week in Ottawa. Ricardo Borba, an Ottawa resident and the first person in Canada to place a Nissan LEAF order, …
Things are not always as they seem when cars are posted online. Online vehicle fraud is a growing concern and dealers need to be aware of the tactics used by scammers.The FBI claims that every 90 minutes a complaint is …
Consumers on the move will be able to keep doing their car buying homework, by checking out dealer reviews on a new iPad add. The app is offered by DealerRater, the car dealer review website, who partnered with CarZen, the …
Although they remain very much controversial, vehicle scrappage schemes can be a good way to boost new vehicle sales. Recently in Quebec, Clear the Air announced that it has joined forces with the Quebec Toyota Dealer’s Association, announcing a $1,500 …
Following on from a trial program, Ford Motor Company has announced that a ‘live operator services’ feature will become standard on its SYNC voice activated command system installed in the brand’s cars and trucks. The decision to add this feature …
In the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency has extended the deadline for dealers to complete a new survey on dealership energy use that could earn them national and local recognition. In order to qualify, dealers must now complete the survey …
So far, 2011 has been a roller coaster year for the auto industry, with numerous events influencing consumers’ auto shopping habits. From gas prices that have risen and fallen in the span of a few months to natural disasters that …
Lexus has launched a new marketing campaign aimed to boost its reputation as being an innovative manufacturer with a focus on safety. In a new marketing campaign debuting this week, Lexus says it is demonstrating its commitment to “Engineering Amazing” …
The Ontario Liberals are touting the investment and support they’ve shown in building Canada’s new clean-energy economy during their election campaign. Premier Dalton McGuinty made a campaign stop at Electrovaya — the only company in Canada that develops and manufactures …
When selling new cars to Canadians, dealers should keep in mind that most Canadians are concerned about how quickly their new car purchase is going to lose its value. In a new survey commissioned by the online classified site Kijiji …
MPi, a provider of vehicle inspection tools, service workflow expertise, and consulting for automotive dealership service centers, announced an agreement to integrate its EDGE solutions with Quorum Information Technologies Inc.’s Dealership Management System (DMS), Xsellerator. Xsellerator, Quorum is a dealership …
