Some key players suggest we should amplify human control, not remove it As we’ve discussed in this column in the past, the advent of autonomous vehicles is inevitable. The only really big question is: how soon? Some proponents, both within …
From new vehicle sales to consumer buying habits, government initiatives, and innovation and technology adoption, 2019 looks to be a promising year for the auto retail sector Economists are notorious for coming out of the woodwork at the start of …
Automated experiences in other industries will impact consumer expectations for auto retail How far away are we from these two scenarios? Sound a bit far-fetched? Perhaps not, when you look at how quickly technology develops and is assimilated into everyday …
Amidst so much uncertainty, there are many unanswered questions for dealers, OEMs and consumers Over the past few months I have been asked, more often that ever before, for my views on what I am seeing in the marketplace. There …
Our look at what we might see unfold this year With so much talk of change in the air, Canadian auto dealer wanted to see what a few industry observers were predicting for the year ahead. Last year was a …
An electrifying show Press Day at the 76th Montreal International Auto Show in January provided journalists with a glimpse of the transition the Canadian automotive industry is experiencing. A combination of sports cars, luxury vehicles and utility models all made …
Apple CEO Steve Jobs once said: “Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity – not a threat.” Innovation was definitely the name of the game at this year’s annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that I …
Ontario-based software development company helps dealers generate more leads while saving money with its digital retailing tools Car dealers want digital retailing tools that will help them increase their sales while also reducing costs, according to Marty Meadows, co-founder and …
Now billed as Canada’s Automotive Summit, the 2019 CADA Summit will explore technology trends, innovation and opportunities for dealers in the evolving auto retail landscape The Canadian automotive industry’s premier dealer-focused event is gaining momentum as keynote speakers, panelists and …
Show moving to a new season and losing some of its lustre 2019 marks the end of an era —it’s the last time the North American International Auto Show will be held in January in Detroit, Mich. As of 2020, …
In February, when Cox Automotive Canada and Trader officially ended their partnership providing websites and related services to Canadian dealerships, the competitive landscape changed overnight. Canadian dealerships who were previously using a Dealer.com website platform sold by Trader now have …
More than half of Canadian executives say NAFTA was better for the Canadian economy than the new USMCA deal, according to a Forum Research poll. Conducted in collaboration with the FP500 and Financial Post, the survey is based on a …
