FOURTH ANNUAL AUTOMOTIVE BOOT CAMP STRIKES A CHORD In talking with dealers and their staff at this year’s Automotive Boot Camp (May 14-16), the general consensus was that this has become a must-attend event. Brandon Burling of Desert Sun Auto …
BOB MYERS INCORPORATED A LOT OF ADVANCED IDEAS WHEN HE FIRST OPENED HIS STORE. THIS IS ONE DEALERSHIP THAT HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME. There’s no question that Bob Myers Chevrolet is an imposing place. Located on Bayly Street …
WITH NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA CONSIDERING MAKING ITS ENERGUIDE VEHICLE LABELS MANDATORY, CANADIAN AUTO DEALER TAKES A LOOK AT THIS ISSUE In 1998, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) introduced its first EnerGuide labels. The idea was to provide consumers shopping for vehicles, …
ATTENDANCE WAS UP AT THE MMDA CONVENTION IN WINNIPEG A kinder, gentler dragon delivered an inspirational message to auto dealers and industry suppliers at the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association’s (MMDA) annual convention held May 3 at the Radisson Winnipeg. David …
Scotiabank recently announced that John Hiscock had beenappointed to the role of vice-president, Finance & Indirect Lending. In his new position, Hiscock will be responsible for the overall strategic direction of Scotiabank’s automotive finance business, implementing strategies to grow revenue, …
Last month witnessed another solid performance for new car and light truck sales in Canada. Although overall demand for cars and light trucks slowed a little in July compared with June, overall, with 158,993 units sold, July’s total still represents …
In business, any business, you’re only as good as your reputation. And reputation is something a lot of dealers find themselves struggling with. From a consumer standpoint, car dealers don’t often rank amongst the top businesses for reputation. Although this …
According to a study by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute, younger people are significantly less interested in cars and driving than previous generations. Findings revealed that 79 per cent of people aged 20-24 possessed a driver’s licence in …
Recently, the Dilawri Group of Companies opened its new Porsche Centre Vancouver at 688 Terminal Avenue. The new facility is the first in Canada to feature Porsche’s new global corporate identity with its striking exterior, expansive showroom and state-of-the-art service …
Every Rotary Lift vehicle lift model currently certified by the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has now been re-certified to meet the newest ANSI standard covering lift design, construction and testing in North America, ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2011. These lifts are approved to …
We might still be in the month of July but in the grand scheme of things, September isn’t far off, which means a roster of events, including the B.C. Auto Industry Conference, presented by the New Car Dealers Association of …
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. (Hyundai Canada) recently announced that it is partnering with ScreenScape Networks, a leading provider of network-centric digital signage solutions, to power video displays in Hyundai showrooms, as well as parts and service waiting areas. “We find …
