Thanks to a more formalized approach and dealer specific functions, Kijiji has become an effective tool for auto retailers to attract new customers As the world becomes more connected, the very notion of buying and selling goods and services is …
It’s one of the hottest days Toronto (and much of the rest of the country) has ever measured. Still, I can’t get a skiing image out of my head. All thanks to Best Buy. If we were starting down a …
Organized criminals want your cars. Are you using all the available tools to pretext them? Canada has one of the highest rates of car thefts in the world, with about 300 cars being stolen each day, according to Statistics Canada. …
Auto industry analyst Richard Cooper visited auto shows in Brazil, Canada and the United States and found some fascinating connections. In this article, he examines the differences and similarities between the North American and Brazilian markets. I had the good …
After 29 years, super association executive director Shirley Canty gears down Sitting down with Shirley Canty for an interview to talk about her illustrious career, you get the sense that this whirlwind force doesn’t much like sitting down at all. …
Many dealers are finding that bringing cars to auction is proving increasingly profitable The car business presents both some unique challenges and opportunities. The Great Recession of 2008-09 saw many changes. Perhaps the biggest news was the bankruptcy and subsequent …
Are you ready for the next generation? There’s a lot of interest in issues like succession planning, the lack of a solid bench strength for our industry, and questions about where the future leaders of Canada’s automotive retail industry are …
Web 2.0 guru Jared Hamilton makes the complex seem obvious As a magazine editor, I sit through a lot of speeches and presentations. Because it’s my job to be there, I always try to listen intently. My natural curiosity usually …
Brandtford dealer Forbes Bros celebrate milestone anniversary How do you measure success? For Bob and Jim Forbes, brothers and dealer principals of Forbes Bros Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac, it’s easy to measure success in decades — nine to be exact. …
The relationship between Best Buy’s technical experts and automakers deepened this week with news that OnStar FMV will be sold directly at Best Buy retail outlets across the United States starting on July 24th. OnStar FMV is the first out-of-the-box …
DealerRater, the car dealer review website will host a live webinar on the topic of “Harnessing the Power of Online Reviews” in association with Capital Ford of Regina, Sask. This 45-minute free online session will be held on Thursday, June …
Thanks to new app, dealers can live chat on their smart phones Business intelligence company ActivEngage announced June 2nd that it will be launching an app for smart phones. The app will initially launch on the iPhone and Android platforms, …
