Canada needs to actively plan despite uncertain climate In thinking about how to sum up a summer in the automotive industry as I have never seen in my more than 30 years working in it, Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison’s …
Dealers will need to stay abreast of evolving consumer needs as their demands begin to alter the vehicle ownership playing field We live in a complex world. On the one hand, we are increasingly able to personalize the products and …
Inadequacies in current systems highlight challenges to achieving full autonomy We’re just two or three years away — maybe less — from having fully autonomous vehicles in our showrooms and on our roads, if you believe the most optimistic hype …
Shake off the summer slumber and let’s get back at it It’s been an absolutely beautiful summer for most parts of Canada. The effect of hot, sunny weather however must now be pushed aside as we enter the fall selling …
An Ontario-based provider of high-resolution digital photos of new and used cars is helping dealers increase interest and sales The use of stock images for new and used online vehicle listings can negatively impact a dealership’s business, whereas custom quality …
The way to a millennial’s heart is through Facebook and Instagram If there is one tool that dealers should be focusing on to better service, connect and engage millennials in their business — it’s their social media efforts. At least, …
A trade deal has been struck between Canada and the U.S., ensuring the nation remains part of a trilateral agreement that will now be known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “The agreement-in-principle we reached today is good for Canada, …
The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) has announced the launch of its “Women in Automotive Mentoring Program,” which was revealed at the 2018 ADIS events in Ottawa and Toronto. Part of its Career Start Education Program, this new program is …
The Motor Dealers’ Association of Alberta (MDA) has announced the 2018 Alberta Dealer of Excellence winners: Bruce Kirkland of Lexus of Edmonton and Charles Longmate of Windsor Ford (in Grande Prairie) have received the distinguished awards. “There are a lot …
Hyundai Auto Canada and Hyundai dealers across the country worked together to raise $30,000 for this year’s Heroes Challenge, which by extension supports the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada. During this annual event, formerly known as Exile Island, three qualified …
Canadian Black Book and Mobility Sales Solutions have teamed up on a new dealer tool meant to help bridge the gap between dealer sales and services. The offering, known as Vin-UP, was recently launched in Canada. It is a lead …
For the first time since March 2013, new-vehicle sales in Canada for the year-to-date fell below their year-ago levels in June. Cumulative sales of 1,036,677 cars, trucks and SUVs in the first half of 2018 were 0.2 per cent below …
