Diminished value isn’t a topic we hear about that often, but if you’ve ever been in a vehicle crash that wasn’t your fault, trying to recoup it’s diminished value can be a legal minefield, since the process is unregulated in …
Following the Mann family’s official 100th anniversary celebrations as GM dealers in Saskatchewan on October 24, Canadian auto dealer had a chance to catch up with Dealer Principal Robert Mann and ask him about the event and the group’s plans …
In September, KPA, a business service provider for 5,100 car and truck dealerships across North America, announced that it had been acquired by Chicago-based private equity firm CIVIC Partners L.P. As part of the move, an objective was to provide …
According to data compiled by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, new light vehicle sales in Canada reached 154,949 units in October, an increase of 6.5 per cent over the same period a year earlier. Additionally, October’s numbers also helped push the Seasonally …
Back in June, Porsche Centre Oakville hosted a special event in support of Porsche’s re-entry into the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. The event, which actually coincided with the race, lasted 24 hours and brought more than 500 guests …
Lexus and Hyundai remain the highest ranked automotive manufacturers 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 …
Recently, Dealer Solutions Canada facilitated in the ownership transfer of J. Lockwood Chrysler FIAT Ltd in Oakville, Ont., from Jay Lockwood to Gord and Reg Nimeck. Following the acquisition, the dealership has been renamed South Oakville Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram …
For the fifth year in a row, the Jeep Wrangler has been recognized as the “Hottest 4×4-SUV” at the 2014 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The SEMA Award recognizes vehicle models that specialty equipment manufacturers believe …
If you took a truck or SUV from your inventory, added a lift kit, some large wheels and tires, custom graphics, a chrome roll bar and maybe a winch, do you think it would draw attention to your dealership? What …
It’s a topic that’s rarely far from the headlines in auto retailing these days. But if you’re a dealer that’s thinking about the future, the best way to approach succession planning might seem a bit like navigating a minefield. Making …
Beginning with a Nissan store, Mark Falkenberg’s group has strategically and profitably expanded its footprint It’s a busy Tuesday at Willowdale Nissan. Customers are perusing the showroom, the service bays are full and Mark Falkenberg is sitting in his office, …
One of the things we often hear, is how dealers are struggling to find quality young people and bring them into the industry. Whether it’s in sales, service, parts, accounting, collision repair or any number of roles, our industry needs …
