An important metric every dealer should keep an eye on. There’s a fair amount to learn about electric cars, the buyers, and how the vehicles are used in real life. One area with more than its share of myths and …
Some companies have evolved their technologies and features to the point that progress has clearly been made. Others appear to have made progress, but in reality did not quite reach that benchmark. In a previous lifetime as an automotive engineer, …
Data is the new gold, and with significant changes coming up and numerous industry players looking to get their hands on it, dealers will need to ensure they are an integral part of the process. For years dealers have allowed …
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 …
Keeping up with the annual Consumer Electronics Show can help dealers better prepare for the future. In my area of future mobility, one of the things I spend a lot of time doing is urging people to pay attention. If …
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 …
Campaign promises don’t always lead to good environmental policy As a person diagnosed with ADHD, I am familiar with the concept of having my attention stolen by a shiny thing, while I am trying to concentrate and work on a …
Looking back at the previous decade, there has been much change. But there are also numerous opportunities for dealers in the decade ahead, if they know where to look, and how to adapt to these changes. Looking back, the 2010s …
As businesses continue to take advantage of consumer data, there remain some questions as to how dealers should move ahead with this delicate issue to ensure a good customer relationship and experience. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of privacy these …
The timeframe for deploying fully autonomous vehicles has been stretched, as OEMs and other businesses consider different areas of focus within the automotive industry. It’s 2020 and as recently as five years ago, and even more recently, it was widely …
Sometimes, what seems obvious to car buyers may actually be wrong. For instance, which of the following statements are true? A. A $25,000 compact SUV costs less than a $55,000 compact SUV. B. A $55,000 compact SUV costs less than …
Canadian IT provider A&R Solutions recently launched an all-encompassing cyber security package that helps protect dealers from old-school cyber attacks and new forms of cyber threats. An increase in the implementation of technology and its use by numerous companies has …
