At every NADA Convention, the social scene and after hour parties are often as big a part of the event as action on the show floor From fine dining, exclusive access to private clubs and invitation-only parties at some of …
From dealer meetings, workshops, keynote speeches and hundreds of suppliers to visit on the expo floor, the NADA Convention & Expo can be an overwhelming few days for dealers Trade show floors are filled with suppliers showcasing their latest products …
OpenRoad Auto Group donated a vehicle and complimentary oil changes for three years to a single mom, whose vehicle was stolen and subsequently crashed during the Christmas holidays. Jane Scott, a single mom from Vancouver, B.C., was presented with the …
In a bid to encourage barrier-free international trade, Hyundai Auto Canada announced it would lower its MSRP on many 2015 models by up to $1,300, which came into effect on Jan.15, 2015. This announcement comes on the heels of the …
To show its ongoing support for the students who will one day shape the automotive industry, provincial dealer associations from coast to coast in concert with the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), announced a major investment in the Automotive Business …
In a healthy automotive market, new car buyers are more inclined to purchase vehicles out of want rather than need, says AutoTrader.com. The company’s 2015 Automotive Buyer Influence Study found that to be the case for 61 per cent of …
Dealers who are thinking about cost-effective marketing solutions should take a page out of autoTRADER.ca’s book. The classified site says its native ad campaign on Yahoo has been so successful that performance across these ads has outpaced the industry benchmark …
Co-Auto Co-Operative Inc., has announced it will provide branded Mobile App solutions to its dealership members that will help foster relationships between dealers and their customers, in addition to driving revenue. “A branded mobile app has become a staple for …
Data from Experian Automotive shows loan amounts are hitting record highs as U.S. consumers rely more heavily on financing to purchase their next vehicles. The company’s latest study revealed new vehicles purchased with financing in the fourth quarter of 2014 …
New legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would require cars subject to safety recalls to be repaired before they can be registered. The Repairing Every Car to Avoid Lost Lives (RECALL) Act, sponsored by Senators Richard Blumenthal …
AutoPlanet Automotive Group is establishing a stronger presence in Southern Ontario after acquiring Performance Auto Group. Based in Niagara, Ont., Performance Auto Group — the largest automotive group in Niagara — services nine dealerships and carries 16 brands across the …
For the third year in a row, Lexus was the king of all brands on the Consumer Reports’ 2015 Car Brand Report Cards, earning the highest overall score, announced the publication. Lexus scored a total of 78 points based on …
