Category: Features

The used car conundrum

September 30, 2022

Being aggressive and creative, and using technology, is necessary to find used car supply these days Vehicle remarketing has become increasingly difficult for Canadian dealers because of recent unprecedented factors in the marketplace, which have necessitated becoming both aggressive and …

Retail adventures in the world of 2022

July 29, 2022

Optimization, integration and the human touch are all key to retail success post-pandemic The last thing anyone wants to hear about right now is more explanation about all the different shortages, global catastrophes and other things beyond our control that …

Meet the 2022 CADA Laureate Winners!

July 29, 2022

Since 2005, the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) and iA Dealer Services, a leading provider of financial, consulting and training for new car and truck dealers in Canada, have partnered for the annual CADA Laureate Dealer Recognition Program. The Laureate …

Dealers brace for EV impact on Fixed Ops

June 3, 2022

The rise of electric vehicles and the trend of increasing popularity among consumers will have an impact on fixed ops—both the department and its profitability As governments push for greater adoption of electric vehicles and automakers prepare to launch more …

Buy and sell market smokin’ hot

June 3, 2022

Low supply and high profitability of certain brands lead to seller’s market with tough competition Canadian dealers looking to sell their business are sitting in the driver’s seat in terms of attracting buyers, though the brand and/or the land are …

2022 NADA Show well received by industry

April 29, 2022

Traffic might have been down but suppliers were happy with the dealer engagement and leads generated. The 2022 NADA Show returned to its normal format this year with a physical event, following a year in which it had to go …