Canadian auto dealer reached out to several providers of auto theft deterrent and stolen vehicle recovery technology to try to help dealerships better understand their options There are a number of auto-theft deterrent and stolen vehicle recovery technologies that are …
As dealers cope with managing auto theft, or the potential impact of it on their business, action is being taken to curb the issue across Canada — though it is clear more needs to be done. In an interview with Canadian …
New government policies and increased regulator scrutiny to protect consumers are making it harder to sell cars and F&I products Many Canadian dealerships and their dealer associations are becoming increasingly frustrated with federal and provincial government regulatory agencies putting up roadblocks …
CADA-backed technology helps dealerships manage their lots and recover stolen vehicles With the rising tide of stolen vehicles plaguing dealerships across the country, dealers need help protecting their inventory and recovering stolen vehicles. Garage insurance providers are demanding it. “CADA …
The automotive industry is increasingly moving towards electric vehicles. As a bank serving both consumers and the automotive industry, CIBC is showing its support for the transition towards the electrification of vehicles, by introducing new programs to spark further EV …
More dealership training and facility changes are needed to provide a truly greater customer experience for buying and owning electric vehicles As manufacturers ramp up electric vehicle production to meet the Canadian government’s mandate to move away from gas-powered cars …
New decision-making tools put more choice in the hands of the consumer It’s no secret that retail’s old habits are shifting. Consumers want more transparency and control and they want efficient and modern processes. It’s a tune that Derek Sloan, …
CADA 360 offers dealer members digital, printed and online educational resources to help keep employees healthy, happy and productive. For the dealership benefits administrator, staying on top of all the benefit program details while staying abreast of all the latest medical …
Québec’s Law 25 is a prelude for what’s coming up in Canada, while CDP (customer data platform) is more than just cooler talk among digital marketers. These trends are set to reshape the industry, as consumer data collection takes on …
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming integrated into many aspects of a dealership’s operations Mention artificial intelligence and how it is being used by dealerships in marketing, sales, finance and service, and you’ll discover it already exists but just …
A Montreal-based start-up, Hippoc, says it found a way to combine artificial intelligence (AI) and neuroscience to develop advertising and multimedia strategies. The company’s founders, Jean-Maxime Larouche, CEO of Hippoc, and Kévin Combe, co-founder, developed the vision where AI and …
At NADA, the Canadian auto dealer team caught up with a handful of DMS providers to get a sense of what’s new in their world. Every year at NADA, our team likes to talk with the leaders in the dealership …
