This past October, hundreds of the nation’s most progressive auto dealers converged in Las Vegas for the 2011 DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES). The event was roiling with progressive thinking and tactical battle plans. I could write pages about the CEO …
China’s demand for resources has fueled Canada’s economy Bound as we are by geography to the United States, it is easy to assume that our entire economic fate is tied to the Americans. There is some truth to this — …
AutoCanada executive shares his insights on used car market To kick off the shiny new year of 2012, I wanted to get some observations from an industry leader and I had to look no further than Canada’s largest public dealer …
Monday January 9th marked the first media day in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show. Most brands have increased their exhibits from the past few years. The show is very upbeat, the brands have invested heavily in their …
Jim Bell launches Mechanics Beyond Borders and needs your help Our Focus on Fixed columnist Jim Bell is spearheading a major new initiative called Mechanics Beyond Borders. We caught up with Jim and asked him what it was about, why …
In our October issue, writer Huw Evans discussed the challenges of new vehicle technologies and how sales staff are learning on the job. In part 2, he looks at new product introductions. One thing most vehicle manufacturers are generally very …
Assessing the impact of more cooperation on trade and security between Canada and the U.S. On February 4th, Prime Minister Harper and President Obama ceremoniously announced their Beyond the Border: A Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness in …
We talk with some industry experts about the trends and opportunities in the used vehicle market Here we go again: another year coming to a close and I have the irresistible desire to look back, fondly or otherwise, on what …
Making predictions in this uncertain climate is a mug’s game, here’s a snapshot of what unraveled in 2011 Late in 2010, I was fortunate to participate in an event sponsored by Canadian auto dealer that looked at predictions for 2011. …
Anti-skid technology is a proven life-saver If ESC (Electronic Stability Control) has been one of the selling advantages for your brand, it will be so no longer. Because it’s now standard equipment on all new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada. …
It’s never been a better time to be a new car buyer In life there are certain maxims we truly can take for granted: night follows day; lazy summers give way to brutal winters (in Canada, anyway); a decent share …
A snapshot into the political landscape and how it impacts dealers Where once it was an “us versus them” mentality when it came to the auto business and government as it related to policies and regulations, in more recent times, …
