Charging time is the final hurdle for electric vehicles. To many who predict future technology trends, it is already accepted as inevitable that electric vehicles (EVs) will obsolete those with internal combustion engines. The big question remaining is, “when?” There …
Dealer principals are tasked with navigating uncertain waters, and leaning on trusted advisors is a wise course of action. Over my career, in which I have dealt with car dealers and other entrepreneurs, I have noticed that many are lonely. …
Is there room in an evolving automotive marketplace for a traditional dealership? In the automotive marketplace, there is a great deal of focus on innovation and the latest breakthrough. In the midst of that ongoing discussion is a central question: …
Autonomous and connected vehicles will transform the industry. You really can’t go to any automotive conference or symposium of any consequence without a speaker — or many speakers — discussing the impact of automated and connected vehicles on the automotive …
The threat of a recession is looming, but dealers can prepare by considering alternative revenue opportunities. It seems like a bi-annual event: the press and financial analysts are predicting that a recession is on its way. Recently, we had another …
Home-grown digital retailing company Digital Air Strike identifies key tools to help dealers maximize their dollars and boost sales. It’s no secret that automotive retailers need to connect with consumers and cultivate leads in the online sphere; this is the …
Electric vehicles and advanced technology trends are increasingly impacting the automotive space, but customer service and satisfaction still remain a key recipe for dealer success. The nature of change in the automotive industry has occurred at an increasing rate in …
The U.K. experience with mobility and transportation changes could be a window into Canada’s future. Change and disruption is coming; it’s real and very apparent. If you hang around the transportation space in the U.K. for only a brief period …
The fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards debate deepens and becomes more complex. Forgive the Lord of the Rings parody in the title, but I couldn’t help thinking about that line when it was announced a couple of weeks …
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, …
There may be fewer new-vehicle customers around in the next few years, which means dealers will need to make a good, memorable impression to appeal to consumers’ emotions. New vehicle sales in Canada continue to trend downwards, despite a near …
Like the changing seasons, the automotive retail industry is in transition and it will require dealers to focus more on long-term planning if they are to remain ahead of the game. We are all familiar with the changing seasons. The …
