The price of a used vehicle has barely changed since the end of 2018 — but the changes may be worth noting. Data from the Dealertrack online credit application network reveals that pricing for most of its Top Funded Used …
ADESA, part of KAR Auction Services, has appointed Kurt Madvig as its new vice president of product development. Madvig has 30 years of automotive remarketing industry experience under his belt. In his new role, he will lead a team geared …
Infiniti, Subaru and Mercedes-Benz have been revealed as this year’s 2019 Innovation Award winners. The announcement was made by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, Ont. “The Innovation Awards now recognize safety, …
I had the pleasure of attending Media Day at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit a couple of weeks ago. This has been a highlight of the calendar ever since I started working in the automotive industry …
Sixty-one per cent of Canadians associate drivers of exotic sports cars with short-term flings. In comparison, 65 per cent associate modest and reliable sedans with someone that is more stable and commitment-friendly, according to a recent study by autoTRADER.ca. The …
Passenger cars and SUVs remain top-of-mind for car shoppers across Canada, according to a January 2019 national Autobarometer report. Autobarometer is a monthly report that provides dealers with vehicle inventory performance metrics from across Canada, based on listings that appear …
Vehicle depreciation rates appear to be improving, according to this week’s Used Car Market Insights report from Black Book. “The depreciation rates on used vehicles improved a little last week,” said Anil Goyal, Executive Vice President, Operations. “Bidding in auction …
A Smiths Falls car dealer has been suspended by the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) due to consumer complaints and an OMVIC inspection. The dealer is Tom Pirie Motor Sales, located at 190 Lombard Street, Smiths Falls, Ont., with …
The topic of cyber security appears to have gained popularity with the increasing development of autonomous/connected vehicles and technologies. Experts have warned about the threat of cyber attacks on these systems, for both OEMs and car dealers. As it happens, …
The 2019 Canadian Black Book Best Retained Value Awards winners are in — and for this 12th annual edition, the list features a new category and the second-highest ever overall retained value across all models. The list reveals to Canadians …
Cox Automotive Canada’s Dealer.com has launched what it calls new innovations meant to enhance dealers’ technology and data capabilities to improve the consumer shopping experience. “With features previously unavailable in Canada, the Dealer.com experience will be easier and more efficient …
Much attention has been given to the customer experience at Pfaff Subaru’s new 22,000–square foot dealership in Ontario’s Guelph Auto Mall, which is now open to the public. The dealership is embracing the group’s next-generation customer experience, which means it …
