In our first missive we sent out on the COVID-19 issue, we mentioned three big unknowns: How bad is it going to be How long will it last … and What will the ramp up period look like once this …
On April 6, TD Auto Finance announced that the company remains open, and offered some information on how it plans to support dealers and customers impacted by the novel coronavirus situation in Canada. “If your personal auto loan customer is …
The 90th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) was cancelled in February, but the press conferences and presentations of world premieres were still offered online in March. “Traditionally, the Geneva International Motor Show is a showcase for the …
TRADER Corporation launched a new Remote Selling Suite aimed at facilitating the way Canadian dealers digitally connect with their customers, as the novel coronavirus situation continues to impact consumers around the globe. The company wants to arm dealers with the …
Canadian auto dealer columnist James Carter, of Vision Mobility, and Mark Thomas, VP of Alliances and Marketing at Ridecell, will offer a webinar on April 16 at 8:30 a.m. PDT on Dealership Success with Shared Mobility. The webinar aims to …
Andrew Tai, CEO of Motoinsight, says his team has been busy working with dealer clients on implementing digital retailing and adapting to the pandemic. Tai, a longtime advocate for digital retailing and improving the online experience for dealership guests, says …
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced changes to the list of essential services, effective as of April 4, with the sales department of car dealerships no longer listed as essential. “The sales departments of all car and truck dealerships in the …
March data reveals that U.K. new car sales plummeted 44.4 per cent as dealerships closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The collapse – while expected – brings new-car registrations down to a level lower than any seen since the 1990s,” …
As General Motors prepares to make more ventilators, which are needed for critically-ill COVID-19 patients, the company will need to source parts from China — and may have to deal with a 25 per cent tariff upon entry into the …
Audi announced a new social media road trip initiative that allows consumers to virtually “drive” through Australia’s countryside. “The Drive is a digital concept that allows customers to experience the pleasure of the open road from the confines of their …
Tesla engineers recently revealed a prototype for a ventilator, which are needed for certain COVID-19 patients. “The design for the ventilators relies heavily on Tesla car parts, one of the engineers said, enabling the company to re-deploy existing stock and …
J.D. Ney, Director, J.D. Power Canada, discusses how dealers are adapting to the pandemic. He says an OEM and dealer’s digital presence is more important than ever before. His organization will be conducting new research on consumer buying trends.
