A well-known and highly-respected car dealer, who was instrumental in helping establish the automotive business program at Georgian College, has passed away. Bryan Rowntree, 91, died at the Toronto General Hospital from complications related to cancer. “He was truly a …
2024 CADA Workforce Study explores wages, retention and turnover The findings of the 2024 CADA Workforce Study were just released, where a record number of Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) member dealers participated in an extensive study of the labour …
Getting the right people in place, and keeping them happy and productive is the surest proven path to dealership success, better customer satisfaction and profitability. But why do so few dealerships get it right? Why are so few dealerships able …
As an editor who covers the auto industry, sometimes I have an experience with a dealership that reminds me what it’s like being a typical consumer. Sadly, sometimes, the experience isn’t that great, and it reminds me our industry still …
I’ve worked as an editor in the business press for a while. Ok, a long while, like 25+ years, and have worked in many different markets. One of the things all magazine publishing teams will try to do is build …
He was a popular and influential figure in Canada’s auto sector, as an innovative banker supporting dealers and OEMs in their vision for the industry. Ron Porter, 71, died this week following complications from lung transplant surgery. He worked in …
The CADEX conference, which has been held annually since 2012 by the Nova Scotia Automobile Dealers Association (NSADA) and brings together dealers, suppliers and expert speakers, enjoyed its biggest-ever event this week in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The jam-packed room of …
Sometimes when you work in the auto industry, you just can’t seem to escape it. It grabs you. Michael McGhee, the new Senior Vice-President and Head of TD Auto Finance Canada is back in the role for a second go-round. …
Dealers in the United States are gearing up for a surge in car-buying activity as the tax-return season approaches, according to Cars.com. The company recently released its March Industry Insights Report, which found that U.S. dealers increased their new car …
Peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace Turo has teamed up with the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) to provide vehicle exchange locations for its clients. As a next-step in broadening its reach, the company wants to ensure consumers …
Brampton, Ont., has recorded one of the highest carjacking rates with around 5.25 incidents per 1,000 residents, according to a recent study conducted by MyChoice Financial, an insurance comparison service in Canada. Brampton, they said, tops their list of most …
Global electric vehicle sales are anticipated to increase by 21% this year and 19% in 2025, which is less than the 31% increase seen in 2023 or the 60% boost observed in 2022. The EV market is cooling, which ABI …
