In response to speculation last week that he could step down by the end of next year, Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally has officially stated he doesn’t plan to retire, at least for the foreseeable future. During a press …
Edmonton based dealer group AutoCanada Inc. recently announced today that it has signed a renewal of its credit facility with HSBC Bank Canada. Besides renewal, this new deal also results in a boost in the amount of credit available through …
At a Safety Research Forum yesterday, Toyota announced the expansion of its partner-based automotive safety initiative with the launch of seven new research programs in partnership with leading research institutions from across North America. The seven new programs are being …
In Fort McMurray, Alta., Northstar Ford, run by Marty Giles, was hit by thieves over the weekend. He and his staff returned to the store to find three of their vehicles, a brand new Ford F-150 Harley Davidson edition, a …
New CRM technologies enable dealers to look after their customers like never before, as well as helping them grow their business. Dealers work hard to earn customers. Yet once they have them, the challenge remains how to hold onto them. …
Given the lack of progress in talks between the Canadian Auto Workers’ union and the Detroit three automakers, Chrysler, Ford and General Motors, plus the possible threat of a triple strike, it appears there’s a real possibility of at least …
Since it originally launched in July, One-Eighty’s Mobile Showroom has proved a welcome tool for dealer sales staff, providing them with essential tools while on the go. The net result allows greater flexibility when conducting business and also speeds up …
A source within Ford Motor Company recently told Bloomberg that plans are afoot to promote Mark Fields, to Chief Operating Officer. This has added speculation that he will ultimately succeed Alan Mulally as CEO. A decision could possibly be reached …
At the Howard Cooper Import Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. all 89 employees received cash handouts this month as a thank you from retiring dealer principal Howard Cooper. The 83 three-year old, sold his dealership to Germain Motor Company, an …
There’s an old saying that a satisfied customer is more likely to be a loyal customer. A new Maritz Research study has revealed tangible proof to back that saying, and proves that dealerships that make a committed investment in improving …
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp recently announced the launch of Hyundai Hockey Helpers. The program is a new charitable initiative designed to reinvest in communities across the country and improve the lives of deserving youth by enabling them to play hockey. …
British Columbia’s first Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) for BC Point of Sale Incentive program has reached a significant milestone, having provided more than $1 million in incentives to motorists in the province who have switched to clean energy vehicles. The …
