Cutting a cheque is just the beginning — you need to build an event strategy Sponsoring an event can provide many benefits for your business, particularly when properly aligned with your target audience and brand positioning. Participation can generate familiarity, …
As dealers brace for what comes next, they need to factor in their succession plans As I sit here today and look back on the first few months of the year, I must say that the results are much better …
Chasing solutions to the skills shortage in the auto sector The auto sector is no different than other highly-skilled and tech-based industries that face a wave of retirements in the coming years. And while skills training and recruitment has been …
Auto dealers can play a key role in helping inform national policy as the new government settles in to power As we discussed in our last column, the federal election is now well behind us. With this new political environment …
OEMs might have different priorities, but research shows consumers remain keen on attending Samuel Clemens, more commonly known by his pen name, Mark Twain, has many famous quotes attributed to him — some real, some fabricated. One of his many …
You won’t find the most cutting-edge tech at the next dealer conference I love attending events and conferences all over the country and internationally. They are energizing and I always leave with new tactics, strategies and ideas to help dealers …
On and off again tariffs and trade wars creating uncertainty and business anxiety How high is up? That was a trick question that my Dad used to ask me when I was a kid. Of course, the question …
After decades in auto retail, I was pleasantly surprised with a recent vehicle purchase experience. Part one of a two part series My partner and I recently decided it was time to think about replacing her four-year-old coupe with something …
A new provider is trying a different approach to the F&I business Jonah Larmor and David Bosch have decades of experience in car retail and insurance, and together they’ve combined their expertise to form AutoDrive, a Canadian company built for …
A reflection on leaders that have truly made a lasting impact I was recently on vacation with my wife in Europe and we decided to stop in Zug, Switzerland where we used to live for a year. We wanted to …
Vehicle prices have risen more than many consumer goods, but the margin isn’t as wide as you might expect While walking through the Canadian International AutoShow something stood out to me: the prices of the vehicles on display. There has …
How Canadian dealers can boost profits, efficiency, and customer experience Artificial Intelligence has been making headlines everywhere. Maybe you’ve started managing your schedule or getting help to draft emails you’d rather not write yourself. Now, as you gain comfort with AI tools, you …
