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 …
Automated experiences in other industries will impact consumer expectations for auto retail How far away are we from these two scenarios? Sound a bit far-fetched? Perhaps not, when you look at how quickly technology develops and is assimilated into everyday …
Amidst so much uncertainty, there are many unanswered questions for dealers, OEMs and consumers Over the past few months I have been asked, more often that ever before, for my views on what I am seeing in the marketplace. There …
Ontario-based software development company helps dealers generate more leads while saving money with its digital retailing tools Car dealers want digital retailing tools that will help them increase their sales while also reducing costs, according to Marty Meadows, co-founder and …
Things are moving quickly, and dealers need to study it carefully As we usher our 2018 and roll in a new year, I sit back, and ponder the events and circumstances of today. I can never remember a time in …
The USMCA agreement is signed. But the trade picture for the auto sector is far from clear in the months and years ahead This fall has been a very busy period for Canadian trade negotiations. After close to 18 months …
More dealerships are responding to the customer demand for an improved car buying experience Technology and innovation in the auto industry have advanced by leaps and bounds in recent years, all of which has contributed to improved safety, performance and …
Never ignore the role of emotion in the buying process We live in a time where data and information are at everyone’s fingertips. This is a very positive thing for the most part, but it can lead us to forget …
“Never before, in the history of humanity have we allowed a machine to autonomously decide who should live and who should die, in a fraction of a second.” Bit by bit, the technical challenges of autonomous/self-driving cars are being met, …
Quorum Information Technologies focuses on revenue generation for dealers Continuous improvement is the name of the game for Quorum Information Technologies. The Dealer Management System (DMS) software specialists say they work hard to give their XSellerator DMS solution a distinctive …
When people need a helping hand, car dealers are always there We are fortunate to live in a province and country where volunteering and support of charitable causes are not uncommon. In communities across British Columbia, when a hockey tournament …
In our topsy turvy world, we must remain true to our core values and serve our customers With all the goings on, some involving NAFTA, tariffs and changes in governments, uncertainty permeates in the air. Virtually all walks of life …
