Getting your store in order
Buy and sell experts offer their advice on what dealers need to know when selling their dealerships. Dealers looking to sell their business face a variety of factors, some of which they may not be aware of, and find …
Author: Canadian auto dealer
EV quality and design sets models apart, public charging issues loom heavy
The quality and design of electric vehicles set some models apart from the others, but public charging concerns continue to impact all consumers in the United States. That is according to J.D. Power’s Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study, which …
Key dynamics at play as used vehicle market shifts
In working with friends and colleagues at the Used Car Dealers Association, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reached out to the Canadian used vehicle dealer community and discovered that there are major dynamics at play as the market shifts. More than 400 …
Most U.S. EV drivers have a home charger, but 59.6% still use public chargers ones
A new “American” report released by Ontario-based software company ChargeLab found that 86% of EV drivers in the United States now have access to a home charger, while 59.6% still use public chargers on a weekly basis. The company’s …
Toronto gets $5M from feds to install 500-plus EV chargers
The federal government will invest nearly $5 million to install more than 500 new electric vehicle chargers, including 40 fast chargers, across Toronto, Ont. The announcement was made by Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, on Feb. 28. …
Quantum Technology to receive over $2.5M to help build B.C.’s hydrogen ecosystem
The federal government recently announced $2,547,500 in funding for British Columbia-based Quantum Technology to scale-up production of its green hydrogen technology meant to help power more zero-emission vehicles. The announcement came from Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and …
Canadian Black Book teams up with Autocorp.ai
CanadianBlack Book has partnered with Autocorp.ai, having announced its integration with the automotive fintech company earlier this week. The move is meant to make the vehicle buying experience smoother and more efficient for consumers and dealerships — particularly where …
Mercedes-Benz launches residential project in Miami
Dealers may be interested to note the latest example of an automotive manufacturer that has decided to expand its opportunities by putting its eggs in more than one basket: Mercedes-Benz and its real-estate project. The OEM teamed up with the …
Protection with a payback
Offering affordable Home and Auto insurance to your employees is an added benefit that can help retention and recruitment efforts. CADA member dealers who want to enhance the overall benefits package for their employees can offer them access to a …
Used vehicle price declines inch a tad closer to 2017-2019 average
This time around, the Canadian used wholesale market saw a decline in prices of -0.39% for the week ending on Feb. 24. That is less than the prior week’s -0.55%, and about an inch closer to the 2017-2019 average of …
360.Agency names Mylène Pagé VP of Sales, Business Development
Mylène Pagé has been named Vice President of Sales and Business Development for 360.Agency, a company known for its digital automotive retailing solutions in North America. According to 360.Agency, Pagé brings with her more than 14 years of experience in …
Montreal International Auto Show roars back
The 2024 edition of the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) came back in style — and in full force. Some manufacturers who had skipped the show last year were back, and three floors of Palais des Congrès were jammed with attendees …
