Category: Features

Show Biz Stars

April 30, 2019

Canadian auto dealer went behind the scenes to witness the next generation of leaders from the Automotive Business School of Canada preparing to bring North America’s largest outdoor, student-run auto show to life. For more than 30 years, thousands of …

ACE delivers value for dealers

April 30, 2019

The second Automotive Conference and Expo — now known simply as ACE — brings Canada’s dealers, suppliers and industry experts together to learn, to do business, and to have a little fun too ACE, the two-day conference and trade show …

Fueling the passion

April 9, 2019

Second largest auto show crowd sparks consumer demand for new vehicles in Toronto At a time when some manufacturers are pulling back on their investment in auto shows, the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto boasted its second best attendance ever. …

Positive vibe at CADA Summit 2019

April 9, 2019

Dealers attending the 7th annual CADA Summit walked away with a sense of measured confidence at the prospects for the year ahead, and for the longer term outlook for their businesses. Now billed as “Canada’s Automotive Summit,” this year’s version …

Cash is on the tires

April 9, 2019

As the demand for tire storage continues to increase and car dealers are looking for ways to boost service and retention, it may be time to consider a third-party tire storage provider As consumer demand for tire storage continues to …

Improving digital responsiveness

April 9, 2019

It all starts with a process Reaping the benefits from digital leads involves a follow-up process — one that requires greater flexibility from dealers and a willingness to take advantage of their technology’s potential, according to Jeremy Wyant, Leader, Digital …

Navdeep Bains tours auto show

April 9, 2019

Navdeep Bains, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, visited the Canadian International AutoShow and talked with Canadian auto dealer On the opening day of the Canadian International AutoShow, Canada’s point person for the auto industry toured the show …

Future mobility tackled at VW event

April 8, 2019

What’s the future of sustainable mobility? Will consumers own cars in the future? Those were a few tough topics tackled by experts at the first-ever Volkswagen Leadership Forum at the 2019 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Ont., in February. …

What lies ahead for 2019

February 27, 2019

Our look at what we might see unfold this year With so much talk of change in the air, Canadian auto dealer wanted to see what a few industry observers were predicting for the year ahead. Last year was a …

Montreal International Auto Show

February 27, 2019

An electrifying show Press Day at the 76th Montreal International Auto Show in January provided journalists with a glimpse of the transition the Canadian automotive industry is experiencing. A combination of sports cars, luxury vehicles and utility models all made …