The U.S. Patent Board has crowned General Motors number one in its quarterly report. The report outlined GM as the number one innovator of the 182 companies in the Board’s report. The parameters for the report were based on measurements …
A loud buzzing noise may be the key to coaxing high-risk customers into payments. For dealers who want to track poor credit customers who default or make late-payment fees, the new Payment Reminder Buzzer, by Rocky Mountain Tracking, may help. …
DealerTrack Canada, a provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the Canadian automotive retail industry, announced an agreement with TransUnion credit. The agreement gives DealerTrack the ability to offer TransUnion credit solutions through DealerTrack Canada’s Credit Application Network. DealerTrack …
As gas prices soar, reaching over $4.00 per gallon in the U.S., consumers are shifting their focus towards more fuel-efficient cars. According to Autotrader.com’s monthly Trend Engine report, fuel-efficient vehicles like the Ford Focus and Hyundai Sonata made big gains …
Jim Pattison Lease has announced the purchase of Wolfe Motors Leasing of Vancouver, BC. Wolfe Leasing has provided service in the Vancouver areas for over 50 years. Despite the acquisition, former Wolfe Leasing employees Patricia Dilanno and Jacqueline Ray will …
Popular third-party dealership review website DealerRater has just announced it will extend its reach into Canada. As part of the expansion process, DealerRater recently welcomed a new Regional Account Manager. The new position will exclusively serve dealerships within Canada. “As …
The TTC and Zipcar, a car-sharing network with more than 560,000 members, strengthened their ties on Friday (May 6th) as they announced a new benefit for Zipcar/TTC users. The announcement sees the placement of eight Zipcar vehicles, to be placed …
Looking for a new toolbox, cart, or cart garage for your tech shop? The new Technician Series promises the largest capacity and the best durability on the market, says Lista. The company says its new toolboxes are protected by a …
There’s a new innovation in column lift technology, but you won’t see it. Rotary Lift and its new Mach4T column lift promise all the capability of a regular lift without one important feature: cords. The wireless mobile columns run on …
After an in-depth analysis of its suppliers, Toyota has recently announced that they are on pace to start normal production by November or December 2011. The one-month discrepancy in the start date will account for the time it takes to …
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and Mercedes-Benz USA partnered to form an exclusive training program. The program is being offered on NADA U, a web-based resource assisting dealers with the knowledge and information needed to develop skills and confidence. …
If you are reading this, then you have navigated your way to the just launched new website for Canadian auto dealer magazine. We blew up the old site, and built an entirely new one on a more robust platform that …
