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 …
Apple CEO Steve Jobs once said: “Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity – not a threat.” Innovation was definitely the name of the game at this year’s annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that I …
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 …
Now billed as Canada’s Automotive Summit, the 2019 CADA Summit will explore technology trends, innovation and opportunities for dealers in the evolving auto retail landscape The Canadian automotive industry’s premier dealer-focused event is gaining momentum as keynote speakers, panelists and …
Navigating a changing market Howard Cobham, Senior Vice President Dealer Services — GM Financial attended the NADA Show for the eight time as both a business in Canada and in the U.S., with a focus around the things that are …
It’s all about the culture Nino Malka, National Sales Director — Culture is an important part of Serti’s business, and one of the main reasons the company continues to flourish in Canada. The Quebec-based company, whose DMS system is geared …
Focusing on industry trends Sejal Pietrzak, President & CEO — Automotive CRM software provider DealerSocket sailed into the NADA Show on the momentum they had build over the previous year, thanks to three key areas of focus. Over the past …
Time to buy or sell? Brian Brown, COO — Trade and a shift in the market has bred uncertainty in the automotive industry, and many dealers are now considering whether it’s time to sell or expand their business. It’s a …
It’s all about the consumer Diego Sanson, Vice President International Business Development — Meeting consumer needs by providing a good service and price will help them gain confidence when searching for a new or used vehicle online, according to Diego …
Tackling hiring and retention Bri Newman, Vice-President — The issue of employee hiring and retention is nothing new to automotive retailers — it’s been flagged before. It was even on the minds of dealers at the 2018 NADA Show, but …
A look at the U.S. economy Patrick Manzi, Senior Economist — NADA has forecasted sales of 16.8 million new cars and light trucks in 2019, which would represent a decline in sales of about 3 per cent compared to 2018, …
Helping buyers save time Michael Ryan O’Connor, CEO — Time appears to be the new currency for consumers and businesses: no one has more of it to give. At this year’s NADA Show, Michael Ryan O’Connor, President and CEO of …
