Recently, ADP Dealer Services announced that it had acquired leading Canadian sales, CRM and related software provider ONE-EIGHTY CORP. To find out what dealers can expect as a result of the acquisition, Canadian auto dealer chatted with Dean Anton, general …
British Columbia-based Trotman Automotive Group (TAG) has announced the opening of its sixth dealership, Langley Fiat, in Surrey, B.C. The new store, located at 19550 Langley Bypass will represent a reincarnation of the long-standing Springman’s dealership, recently acquired by TAG. …
Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) Chief Economist, Michael Hatch, says he applauds the recent free trade agreement between Canada and the European Union. “This is great news,” says Hatch. “Over the next few years the tariffs between Canada and the …
Porsche Centre Oakville, the newest, most technologically advanced and largest Porsche dealership in Canada, celebrated record sales after opening its doors in September, reaffirming Porsche’s growth strategy for Canada. Porsche executives from Canada, North America and the automaker’s European headquarters …
The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA), has pledged its support for a private members bill that will exempt employers, including new car dealers from paying the Ontario College of Trades’ new business tax. The bill was introduced at the Legislative …
In the U.S., FordDirect has announced the results of its Automotive Consumer Marketing Survey. The findings have helped confirm the importance of having a strong online presence and reputation while continuing to communicate to consumers in a tailored manner. “Consumers …
Leading auto dealer CRM provider, DealerSocket (DealerSocket.com), has announced an integration with DMT Development Systems Group’s RAPID! Response for processing dealership leads on behalf of the DealerSocket user. RAPID! Response sends out the first response to online leads, ensuring the …
New research funded by CAA South Central Ontario has discovered that Ontario drivers cover a significant portion of the costs when it comes to funding road infrastructure in the province. The Conference Board of Canada report, Where the Rubber Meets …
Customer challenges along with the tools and information required to meet them highlighted discussions at the annual Manheim Canada Client Advisory Board (CCAB) meeting in northern Ontario. The country’s top national remarketers engaged with senior leaders and product experts from …
IA-SAL has announced a new partnership with MJL Enterprises Inc., located in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Together they have launched a new marketing and development platform called iSTAR as part of IA-SAL’s STAR performance program. This cutting edge software will feature an …
Recently, the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA), in partnership with Plug’n Drive, was pleased to unveil Canada’s first-ever Electric Vehicle Dealership Awards program for Canadian car dealerships. The announcement was made during the electric vehicle industry awards ceremony at the EV …
PERQ, a measured marketing software and services company, has announced FATWIN — a marketing technology platform which helps businesses drive web and in-store traffic through gaming, contests and prize redemption. FATWIN entices consumers to save money, win prizes and be …
