Big changes ahead
Disruption was the theme of the day at CADEX 2016 It was a packed house at the fifth annual CADEX East Management Conference, as Nova Scotia dealers convened at the Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax on April 15th to discuss …
Author: Zara McAlister
Embracing diversity
New event on women in auto rallies industry together “We’re clearly not doing a good job of recruiting women into the industry. This has hurt our industry and will continue to hurt our industry in the long and short-term.” Maria …
Auto Remarketing Canada event continues to evolve
2016 conference had more dealers, more diverse content and a bigger expo hall Dealers received more than just a wholesale market update at this year’s Auto Remarketing Canada conference held April 4-5, 2016, at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. …
Mercedes Benz Toronto dealerships lend helping hand
For the fourth consecutive year, Mercedes-Benz will be partnering with the Heart and Stroke Foundation to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to customers and the general public. From the end of April to the beginning of November, complimentary hands-only CPR training …
One-stop shopping
Ontario Dealer Day ‘bigger and better than ever’ There was a lot for dealers to see at the third annual Ontario Dealer Day, held April 12 at the Paramount Conference and Event Venue in Woodbridge, Ont.AA The day-long event, co-hosted …
John White takes helm of CADA
John White, the new President and CEO of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), recognizes he is replacing an industry legend, but says he’s up for the challenge of leading Canada’s national dealer association. White, an automotive industry veteran with …
ABSC honours Rick Gauthier in special ceremony
Rick Gauthier has been named a fellow of Georgian College in honour of his dedication to the Automotive Business School of Canada in Barrie, Ont. The special fellowship ceremony took place on May 3 at the school’s Rowntree Theatre, following …
Most Ontarians say no to car tax
Nearly three-quarters of Ontarians think the provincial government should slam the brakes on a municipal car tax, found a recent Nanos poll. The poll was commissioned by the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA), which has been advocating for the past …
Federation Hall unveiled at ABSC
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, along with representatives from provincial dealer associations, officially unveiled Federation Hall, the newly-renovated student lobby at the Automotive Business School of Canada in Barrie, Ont. this morning. Last year, CADA and provincial association executives announced …
Video exclusive: CADA announces 2016 Laureate finalists
Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has announced the finalists for this year’s prestigious CADA Laureate dealer recognition program. These 15 national finalists have been selected in three categories, including ambassadorship, business innovation and retail operations. To find out who this …
Canadian auctions adopt new standards
Canada’s auto auctions will officially implement a national uniform system of standards to ensure consistency and accuracy in the certification of wholesale used vehicles. Effective June 1, 2016, Canada’s auctions will be adopting the National Certification Standard (NCS) launched by …
OpenRoad VW opens in Burnaby
OpenRoad Volkswagen in Burnaby, B.C. is officially open for business. The 45,000 sq.ft. store is the latest addition to OpenRoad Auto Group, which operates 17 full-service car dealerships in British Columbia. The dealership features a high-tech showroom which includes a …
