Category: Features

Expect strong growth

March 13, 2015

There’s good economic news on the horizon for auto dealers, according to Steven Szakaly, the NADA’s Chief Economist Szakaly delivered his upbeat outlook at a press briefing at the opening day of the National Automobile Dealer Association’s (NADA) Convention & …

Canadians take in NADA action

March 13, 2015

From dealer meetings, workshops, keynote speeches and hundreds of suppliers to visit on the expo floor, the NADA Convention & Expo can be an overwhelming few days for dealers Trade show floors are filled with suppliers showcasing their latest products …

Building for the long term

January 7, 2015

A look at how dealers can use new technology and practices to improve and retain service business There’s often a view that automotive retailing is seen as a conquest business. Dealers, OEMs and their partners allocate a huge amount of …

Setting the stage: 1910-1920

January 7, 2015

In the first of a new historical series, Canadian auto dealer looks at some of the significant (and perhaps oft forgotten) milestones that helped form our nation’s auto industry into what it has become today Canada’s first automobile, and possibly …

Making a difference

December 29, 2014

Whether on their own or working together, dealers are helping to change lives for the better Nav Bhatia’s positive approach to building business and his multicultural, no-barriers philosophy was in the spotlight recently during TEDxToronto. TEDx talks are independently organized …

Strength in numbers

December 29, 2014

In today’s ultra competitive marketplace, dealer buying groups are leveraging purchasing power and providing a whole range of quality products, services and rewards for their members It’s human nature to get the best value out of something. When consumers walk …

A complete process

December 12, 2014

Effective data mining can help you sell more new cars, find quality used ones and drive both customer retention and CSI You’re a dealer. You’re witnessing more change in the way you do business today than at any time in …

The Tailored Approach

December 12, 2014

Honda Downtown’s new location was conceived to meet and exceed the unique requirements of an urban customer base You probably wouldn’t think this was a 35,000 sq. ft. facility from the outside but appearances can be deceiving. Located at 47 …