According to an international study of more than 10,000 drivers from 10 countries for Kijiji Autos, more Canadian drivers were labeled “Image Seekers” than any of the report’s other driver personas, and above the global average in this category. “I …
This weekend, Canadian auto dealer will travel to Las Vegas, Nev. for this year’s DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES), which takes place at Bellagio, Las Vegas from October 13-15, 2013. Consistently rated by dealers as one of the top auto retailing …
PORTABLE STRUCTURES SPRING UP AT DEALERSHIPS Just south of calgary, in Aldersyde, Alta. at the headquarters of Sprung Instant Structures Inc. there’s a made-in-Canada success story that showcases a remarkably innovative building technology. The company’s patented tension membrane system enables …
Dealertrack Technologies recently announced the appointment of Michael McCarthy to the position of vice-president and general manager, Dealertrack Canada. McCarthy joins Dealertrack from Davis & Henderson (D&H), where he was vice-president for Lending Services and, most recently, Product Commercialization. Prior …
According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research — Connected Car Market — Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast — 2013-2019, the global connected car market is expected to reach $131.9 billion U.S. by …
Service shop managers can reduce the risk of employee injury while simultaneously increasing productivity with the new Rotary Lift MW-200 Mobile Wheel Lift. The air-operated MW-200 provides 200 lbs. of capacity at 100 psi, enough to lift a broad range …
In the compact premium crossover segment, Buick’s 2013 Encore has been recognized by Vincentric as a “Consumer Best Value in Canada” in the premium compact crossover segment. This award is a result of Buick’s dedication to providing customers a versatile …
According to a recent survey by Ally Financial and the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), in the U.S., auto dealers continue to give back to their local communities through donations and volunteerism, with nearly 65 per cent increasing charitable contributions …
Rogers Communications Inc. and U.S. provider Sprint have announced an agreement enabling Sprint to bring a comprehensive in-car infotainment and telematics solution to Canadians. Through the agreement, auto manufacturers deploying Sprint Velocity in Canada will leverage Rogers’ wireless networks to …
As part of a strategy which has seen it bolster post-secondary automotive programs in Canada, Subaru Canada, Inc. has donated a working drivetrain display to SAIT Polytechnic’s School of Transportation. This new learning tool allows a view of the inside …
Recently, the Motor Dealers Association of Alberta (MDA) announced the recipients of the 2013 Alberta Dealer of Excellence awards: Dwight Brown (Brown’s Chrysler, Westlock) and Bart Yachimec (Yachimec Auto Group, Edmonton). In addition to receiving the MDA award, Brown and …
Tim A. Reuss, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc., recently joined Tom Wilson, dealer principal at Weber Motors Ltd., His Worship, Mayor Stephen Mandel, The Honourable Matt Jeneroux, MLA Edmonton South West, and other local dignitaries for the groundbreaking …
