Canadian startup leverages deep dealer experience and association partnerships to deliver “agentic AI” tailored to each rooftop’s operations A new name is emerging on the Canadian dealer technology scene. FliteHouse, headquartered in London and Toronto, Ont., is an artificial intelligence …
Is your dealership safe from hackers and bad actors? There’s a well-known phrase among experts in the cybersecurity industry. Maybe you’ve heard it? It goes something like: Hackers don’t hack. They log in. The situation can be as simple as …
Tire storage can be a lucrative business for dealers — especially if it drives more service activity Tire storage has become such an increasing source of revenue and customer retention that dealers have made it a priority in terms of creating …
KPI Dealer Solutions brings dealership know-how to boost performance and drive adoption of tools and processes KPI Dealer Solutions’ mission is to help dealerships strengthen operations by working directly with managers and staff to close process and performance gaps, train …
CADA 360 introduces a new dealer-led Pension Committee to strengthen oversight of the CADA 360 Group Retirement Savings program. Risk management is the foundation of every CADA 360 program, and Group Retirement Savings is no exception. With the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory …
Don’t believe everything you hear about AI: the wins are real You’ve seen the headlines, likely splashed across industry reports and LinkedIn posts: “95 per cent of AI Projects Fail.” It’s a statistic designed to grab your attention, and it works. It fuels …
As dealership fraud rises, so do efforts from Canada’s bankers to help dealers fight back. For decades, Canadian auto dealers have relied on their banking partners not only for capital but for stability, training, and trusted guidance. Few know this …
Find out who’s up, down, and why in our annual look at how the year is shaping up for new vehicle sales Predictability has gone out the window. Within the last five years, Canada’s automotive industry moved from a pandemic …
Risk management remains a central focus for the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), and its suite of CADA 360 Programs reflects an ongoing effort to adapt to the realities facing dealers. “Designed by Dealers, for Dealers” is more than a tagline; …
Dealer associations are stepping up efforts to help dealers fill tech shortages Technician shortages remain a reality and a looming threat to businesses in Canada, though efforts to fill these gaps have intensified since our last update in 2024. Back …
AMBASSADORSHIP For extraordinary service to the community and the industry Danny Brackett, Brackett Auto Group, Orangeville, ON Most important success factor: The most important factors that led to my success in the automotive retail business are my discipline and drive — …
The AI revolution is a cultural revolution: a playbook for Canadian dealers While 81 percent of Canadian dealerships plan to boost their AI budgets in 2025, they face a two-front trust war. Internally, 68 per cent of frontline staff worry about job displacement. …
