In Vancouver, B.C., Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC dealership Dueck on Marine, (located at 400 South East Marine Drive in the city) recently celebrated the unveiling of Cadillac’s new 2014 CTS sedan. On November 21st, close to 600 guests descended …
Following the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, Black Friday signifies the start of the busy shopping season when, south of the border, both customers and retailers shift into high gear. Ford Motor Company is among the auto manufacturers expecting a surge in …
TODAY’S YOUTH MAY NOT BE BUYING NEW VEHICLES IN LARGE NUMBERS BUT THEY WILL BE TOMORROW Among the many issues over which auto industry-watchers and media members serially wring their hands when talk turns to what’s happening in the car …
On November 14, 2013, the Dilawri Group of Companies celebrated the official grand opening of Mercedes-Benz Langley with a gala event featuring vehicle displays, an original film premiere and entertainment from celebrated Canadian jazz vocalist, Matt Dusk. Emceed by automotive …
Manheim Canada has announced that Steve Coulman will join their leadership team as Director of Commercial Accounts effective November 25, 2013. In his new role, Coulman will focus on the needs and opportunities of key remarketers in Canada, developing strategic …
Because they are lighter, can withstand higher temperatures and offer other benefits, ceramic composite disc brakes are being increasingly offered as factory options on performance vehicles. However, those same properties that make ceramic disc brakes desirable also make them susceptible …
CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) has signed a contract with a sector-leading technology vendor, Quindell, to provide its members and insurance customers with new telematics technology and services. CAA SCO is exploring the use of telematics to provide its …
CarProof, recognized as Canada’s largest and most trusted vehicle history report provider, has received Deloitte’s 2013 Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500 awards, two distinctions that recognize technological innovation, entrepreneurship and rapid growth. This marks the third time in three …
IS IT REALISTIC AND DOES IT HAVE A CHANCE OF HAPPENING? By the time you read this article, you will have no doubt worked out your service department forecast for 2014. Our question is how did you arrive at the …
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS IN BUSINESS, LEADING DMS PROVIDER PBS SYSTEMS GROUP HAS TAKEN A UNIQUE APPROACH TO THE INDUSTRY SINCE DAY ONE Today, it’s hard to imagine there was a time when the business office in the dealership didn’t rely …
WHY CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS ARE PROVIDING GREATER OPPORTUNITIES IN VEHICLE REMARKETING There’s no question that today, used car prices in general, seem to be on the high side. Many industry observers also forecast that they’re likely to remain so for …
HOW DEALERS CAN FIND WAYS TO SUCCESSFULLY CONNECT WITH THE NEXT GENERATION OF CAR BUYERS At this year’s CADA Summit, Ramesh Swamy, of Deloitte’s National and Retail Distribution Leadership Team talked about establishing relevant dialogue for the next generation of …
