Without a doubt, the novel coronavirus will impact the Canadian automotive sector and its economy. Dealers should expect a high level of disruption. As I am writing this column, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread to more than 100 countries …
As dealers enter the New Year, there is no need to panic — but do buckle up, for the road will be bumpy at times. Everyone in the auto industry is adjusting to the changes coming not only from the …
Small parties will play key role in uncertain election outcome. With the election called on Sept 11, all federal parties are getting their campaigns into full swing. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dropped the writ for a 40-day campaign and launched …
As Canada aligns itself with California on emissions standards, it may be easy to forget that a single North American standard is what we need — and what will deliver the most benefits. As we head into the fall election, …
With the new vehicle market expected to dip slightly this year and used vehicles set to increase, dealers will need to capitalize on their businesses and develop their used program to weather the storm. The Canadian economy is recovering from …
Much needed clarity on details of federal ZEV program will help spark sales. New Federal ZEV incentive program Over the past few weeks, there have been some interesting new developments on the federal government new zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) incentive program. …
Is there a recession on the horizon? Evidence suggests that a typical period of economic recovery and expansion last anywhere from 12 months to 10 years. It has now been a decade since the last economic contraction, explaining partly why …
Ottawa’s “go it alone” approach for zero emissions vehicles misses the mark If I may go back to Adam Smith, the invisible hand is the notion that without external intervention, consumers and firms in the market can create an efficient …
From new vehicle sales to consumer buying habits, government initiatives, and innovation and technology adoption, 2019 looks to be a promising year for the auto retail sector Economists are notorious for coming out of the woodwork at the start of …
