One of the big draws of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association CADA Summit is having speakers that look at the big picture. And for the 2016 CADA Summit to be held Feb.10, 2016 in Toronto, that includes looking at the …
Larry Hutchison, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing for Toyota Canada Inc., owes Toyota’s success to the automaker’s strong beliefs and solid dealer network. “We believe in our dealer partners. Something I always say is we’re not good retailers — I’m …
A new all-electric taxi service might help Canadians get more excited about electric vehicles. Taxelco, a transportation holding company created by XPND Capital, has introduced Canada’s first all-electric taxi fleet in Montreal called Teo. The new Teo taxi service will …
Dealers across the country are seeing more winter tires in their stores to meet consumer demand in 2015, according to data from the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC). Many provinces have experienced significant growth in shipments, with a …
Mercedes-Benz dealerships throughout Toronto are getting into the holiday spirit, and are holding a toy drive until Dec. 15, 2015. All of the unwrapped toys collected will be loaded up onto a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van and delivered to the Toronto …
Rick Gauthier has announced he will be stepping down as the President & CEO of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), effective July 2016. “I’m extremely grateful to the members of my executive committee and to the board members who …
As in-vehicle technologies have become increasingly sophisticated, they’ve opened up owners and manufacturers to a number of threats and risks. There have already been cases of connected vehicles being hacked, resulting in more than a million recalled vehicles in the …
FCA Canada has re-entered the leasing market with a new lease program launched at seven of its dealerships near Windsor, Ont. The pilot program is a joint effort by FCA Canada and Markham, Ont.-based SCI Lease Corp., an independent, Canadian-based …
Over the next couple of months, CARPROOF will be out at OpenRoad Auto Group dealerships in British Columbia interviewing consumers about their used car experience. This is part of a joint CARPROOF and OpenRoad Auto Group research project, announced recently. …
Porsche Canada recently started construction on its new Porsche Centre and the spot that will hold the brand’s future Canadian headquarters. The more than 60,000 sq.ft. space will house 50 Porsche Cars Canada personnel and the first training centre in …
Steve Chipman said his most important assets are his people. “We’ve always been focused on team and developing our team members,” said Chipman, President and CEO of the Birchwood Automotive Group, one of the largest networks of automotive retailers in …
Facing a declining Alberta economy, Edmonton-based AutoCanada is looking to diversify in Eastern Canada — and Ontario in particular. “Management believes Ontario offers attractive returns in a growing market, and is currently engaged in discussions with potential acquisition targets,” said …
