On June 22-23, 2015, Canadian dealers will convene in Calgary to discuss automotive retail and how to drive the industry forward at the DrivingSales Canadian Dealer Forum. Following a similar format to the DrivingSales Executive Summit, the Canadian Dealer Forum …
Dealers across the country will be able to enjoy free ice cream and other treats and giveaways this week courtesy of RBC’s second annual Dealer Appreciation Week. “This is a very busy time of year for everyone in the auto …
In an ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, it can be tough for Canadian dealers and groups to know where they can get answers to some basic questions about marketing. “It’s eye-opening knowing that, for every 2,500 people visiting your website, you’ll …
Popular U.S. auto shopping site CarGurus has launched CarGurus Canada that will help Canadian dealers find more leads. “Car shoppers want more transparency and efficiency as they research their purchase. We see tremendous opportunity in Canada to deliver on this …
Canadian Black Book and J.D. Power have announced their fourth installment of the TalkAUTO Canada conference, to be held on Nov. 10, 2015 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Attendees at TalkAUTO can look forward to a full agenda with keynote …
The Automotive Recyclers of Canada and Summerhill Impact have chosen the four winners of their second annual Grants in Gear Funding program, which finances Canadian environmental projects. The four winners, from Ontario and Alberta, will each receive $25,000 to …
Mexico is leading global car sales, according to the latest Scotiabank Global Auto Report. “Mexico has posted the strongest gains in new car sales across the world this year, with first-quarter volumes surging 22 per cent above a year earlier …
More than two thirds of car buyers are likely to test drive a vehicle if they are “delighted” with their experience on an OEM website, found J.D. Power. According to the J.D. Power 2015 Canadian Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study, videos, …
The Zipcar car sharing service is gaining traction in Canadian cities, including Ottawa, which may threaten auto dealers operating in metropolitan markets. Zipcar announced recently in a written release that it’s membership service is now available to Ottawa residents, businesses …
Apps continue to be a hot topic for dealers, and suppliers to the automotive sector continue to improve their apps for a better customer and buying experience. One such supplier is TrueCar, which is rolling out new upgrades to its …
About 75 per cent of drivers would consider buying a vehicle online if they could, found Accenture. Accenture surveyed 10,000 consumers in eight major countries, and looked into their buying habits and preferences. The company found 80 per cent of …
Compact utility vehicles are now the most popular segment in the U.S., reports TrueCar. In the first quarter of 2015, compact utilities in the U.S. grew to 15.6 per cent. That’s higher than compact cars, which captured 15.1 per cent …
