John White has been named the new President & CEO of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), said CADA Chairman Harry Mertin in a communique issued by the organization. The former President & CEO for Volkswagen Group of Canada will …
Consumers think they know how much their used vehicles are worth. They’ve spent hours researching their make and model online to come up with what they think is a fair appraisal. What’s not always factored into the appraisal is mileage, …
There was a lot to see at the 2016 Canadian International AutoShow, Canada’s largest expo of cars, trucks, concepts, classics and other vehicles. More than 1,000 vehicles were on display at the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto, Ont. from Feb.12-21. …
The four phases of car buying are thinking, researching, buying and caring. There are three types of buyers that walk into your dealership: “self-serve,” the “facilitator” and the “handhold.” 90% of shoppers make up the self serve and facilitator category, …
AutoCanada’s Pat Priestner has acquired SouthView Acura through his holding company, PPH. PPH will control 75 per cent of the dealership, while Dave King, Owner and Dealer Principal, will own 25 per cent, said Priestner. The transaction was reviewed and …
For the fourth consecutive year, Mercedes-Benz will be partnering with the Heart and Stroke Foundation to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to customers and the general public. From the end of April to the beginning of November, complimentary hands-only CPR training …
Trucks and SUVs are starting to steal the leasing show, said Wantalease.com, a U.S. online marketplace for new car lease deals. The site found a growing number of trucks and SUVs can now be leased for under $350 per month …
Richard Evans has been appointed to head Dealertrack’s Canadian operations as the new Vice-President and General Manager, replacing Michael McCarthy in the role. Evans is initially working with Michael Collins, senior Vice-President at Dealertrack as he transitions toward retirement. Following …
It was a packed house at the fifth annual CADEX East Management Conference, as Nova Scotia dealers convened at the Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax on April 15th to discuss the issues of the day. The annual half-day conference, organized …
While Canadians lack trust in autonomous vehicles, that could change in the next decade, found the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). In a recent survey, CAA found nearly two-thirds of Canadians would not trust a vehicle to drive itself, but more …
The 2016 Chevrolet Volt has once again been recognized as Canada’s top green car. The vehicle received the Canadian Green Car Award at the Green Living Show in Toronto, a three day long consumer show. Just recently, the vehicle was …
To help educate consumers about the residual values of their vehicles after five years, Edmunds.com released its Best Retained Value Awards for 2016 in the United States, awarding Toyota and Acura top prizes. Toyota won more model-level categories than any …
