Toyota will re-open vehicle production in the U.S. and Canada beginning May 4, with the intention of slowly ramping things up. “We’re going to make ongoing adjustments to make sure that our plans, processes and protocols are working and that …
Some workers will be returning to Tesla’s U.S. vehicle assembly plant this week, as the company recalled them prior to the expiry of San Francisco’s stay-home orders. “Supervisors told some staff in the paint and stamping operations of the factory …
Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips speaks with Oumar Dicko, Chief Economist with the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) about what the association is doing to help dealers in four key areas: liquidity, employment, recovery and communications. Dicko also offers …
Canadian auto dealer publisher Niel Hiscox speaks with Cliff Banks, President and Founder of The Banks Report. Cliff shares his views on the pandemic’s impact on the auto retail market in the United States, and what a recovery might potentially …
Glenn Pasch, CEO, PCG Digital, industry expert and speaker offers insights on how U.S. dealers are adapting, practical tips on how and what to market during the pandemic, and the steps involved to truly implement digital retailing.
New vehicles sales in the U.S. are defying predictions for April as they take on a slight upswing compared to the previous month. In Michigan, The Detroit News said “things have gotten a little better after the state began allowing …
A recent report from J.D. Power reveals that U.S. vehicle sales began to stabilize during the first two weeks of April and as we near the end of the month — regional markets are showing positive signs. “Many of the …
Canadian auto dealer publisher Niel Hiscox talks with James Carter, Principal Consultant with Vision Mobility, on what are often referred to as the CASE technologies (Connected, Autonomous, Shared and Electric) as well as macro trends from outside the industry, how …
Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips speaks with Drew Harden, Manager, Research & Insights, CARFAX Canada about insights and research findings on the type of service experience Canadians want from their dealerships right now. Dealerships that can provide guaranteed appointment …
Martin Jalbert, Director of Operations, Go-To Market, SERTI, discusses the current situation with dealers, and what the company is doing to help and stay connected to dealers amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Dealer-FX has launched a host of dealer-focused initiatives and a mobile check-in application to help them manage physical distancing protocols for their employees and customers. “Given how this pandemic has disrupted the automotive industry, our team has dedicated significant time …
Martins Industries recently donated 5,000 safety masks to the city of Farnham, Que., to be distributed among municipal employees and organizations that provide essential services to people in the surrounding areas. The company designs and manufacturers tire equipment to store, …
