A complete process
Effective data mining can help you sell more new cars, find quality used ones and drive both customer retention and CSI You’re a dealer. You’re witnessing more change in the way you do business today than at any time in …
Author: Zara McAlister
On the Road with: Jerry Chenkin, President and CEO, Honda Canada Inc.
Honda Canada chief discusses quality, the changing retail environment and the importance of the driving experience Canadian auto dealer traveled to Honda Canada’s headquarters in Markham, Ont. for a one-on-one interview with the President and CEO, Jerry Chenkin. Here’s part …
The Tailored Approach
Honda Downtown’s new location was conceived to meet and exceed the unique requirements of an urban customer base You probably wouldn’t think this was a 35,000 sq. ft. facility from the outside but appearances can be deceiving. Located at 47 …
Product Push
How changes in the way consumers want to purchase vehicles are impacting F&I strategy at the dealer level If you were to look at our industry today, it’s probably fair to say the business of auto retailing has changed more …
Expansion and enhancement
As Canada’s largest vehicle remarketing service provider, ADESA continues to look for ways to provide dealers with the best products and solutions With a total of 14 physical auction locations across the country, ADESA has been making some significant investments …
Georgian automotive students recognized for outstanding achievement
/ On Friday, October 17, the Automotive Business School of Canada, located at Georgian College’s Barrie campus, recognized a select group of students for outstanding achievement. In an interview with Canadian auto dealer, student William “Bill” Banting says that although …
2014 DrivingSales Executive Summit: A very good reason to skip the turkey
Thanksgiving in Canada is one of those events when traditionally, it’s time to put down our work and be with our families. Yet, as many dealers know, time doesn’t stand still and neither does the competition. And that’s why, this …
Mann family celebrates 100 years as GM dealers
On Friday, October 24, the Mann family in Saskatchewan celebrated 100 years as a General Motors dealer. Currently operating two locations, Mann-Northway Auto Source, a Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC store in Prince Albert and Saskatoon Motor Products, a Chevrolet …
Introducing CADA’s Board of Directors 2014/2015
Seated (l. to r.) Rick Gauthier, President & CEO, CADA, Markham, ON; Alex Baum, Senior Past Chairman, Cochrane Toyota, Cochrane, AB; Ron Loveys, Immediate Past Chairman, Whiteoak Ford Lincoln Sales Limited, Mississauga, ON; Stephen Chipman, Chairman, Birchwood Automotive Group Limited, …
BMW Brampton breaks ground
BMW Brampton officially broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art BMW dealership, in October. Located on the east side of Highway 410 at Mayfield Rd., in Brampton, Ont., the dealership is scheduled to open its doors in late 2015 and will …
Lexus and Hyundai ranked top OEMs in DealerRater CRI
Lexus and Hyundai remain the highest ranked auto brands based on consumer-written dealership reviews, according to a mid-year update of the 2015 DealerRater Consumer Rating Index (CRI) for Auto Manufacturers. The DealerRater CRI is calculated by averaging consumer ratings of …
Lexus of Oakville opens new state-of-the-art dealership
Lexus of Oakville recently celebrated the start of a new chapter in luxury auto retailing with a spectacular grand opening ceremony at its new, 41,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art dealership. The event, which saw 653 attendees register, witnessed live music, courtesy of …
