Author: Perry Lefko

401 Group expanding into hotel business

August 21, 2024

The 401 Group of Companies plans to enter the hotel business, further expanding its diverse portfolio that already includes auto retail, recreational vehicles, powersport boats, a restaurant, and a charitable foundation. The Cambridge, Ont.-based organization will break ground next year …

The war on cars

July 29, 2024

New government policies and increased regulator scrutiny to protect consumers are making it harder to sell cars and F&I products Many Canadian dealerships and their dealer associations are becoming increasingly frustrated with federal and provincial government regulatory agencies putting up roadblocks …

Improving the EV sales experience

June 3, 2024

More dealership training and facility changes are needed to provide a truly greater customer experience for buying and owning electric vehicles As manufacturers ramp up electric vehicle production to meet the Canadian government’s mandate to move away from gas-powered cars …