CarGurus, an automotive shopping website, has announced the winners of its annual Top Rated Dealers list, which recognizes Canadian dealerships with the highest average shopper ratings published on the CarGurus platform. “CarGurus users have an expectation of transparency and the …
Automotive Properties REIT, an open-ended real estate investment trust based in Toronto, Ont., has entered into an agreement to acquire the Country Hills Volkswagen dealership property in Calgary, Alta., for approximately $18 million. The newly-built 34,646 square-foot dealership facility, which …
Leader Auto Resources (LAR) has named Nathalie Lanctôt as Director of Sales for Quebec. The announcement was made by Robert B. Issenman, President and CEO of the Quebec-based car dealer buying group, which has been described as the largest of …
China’s GAC Motor is extending its offerings to the United Arab Emirates market, where the company plans to open a dealership showroom in Dubai in June to promote its most popular models. “The opening of our new showroom in Dubai …
U.S.-based company Clutch, whose technology platform enables vehicle subscriptions, has announced the addition of three new dealership partnerships: Fields Auto Group in Glencoe, Illinois; Park Place Dealerships in Dallas, Texas; and Prime Motor Group in Westwood, Massachusetts. “Subscription access is …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has officially launched its national Auto Career Start campaign aimed at promoting the many and diverse career opportunities available at dealerships across the country in an effort to garner more talent. The announcement was …
Hyundai’s next-generation NEXO fuel cell vehicle made its Canadian debut in Vancouver, B.C., during a ride-and-drive event that included the attendance of municipal and provincial government officials, according to the company’s news release. “Hyundai is the first automotive manufacturer to …
Even in our technological age, customers appreciate the human touches. We’ve all heard or we’ve often said “it’s the small things that make a difference.” And when you think of your own experiences in retail, when travelling and even when …
Real-world glitches mean we can expect a few more bumps on the road to autonomous vehicles It has become a tenet of futurists’ faith that all new cars ultimately will be autonomous. That may be — probably will be — …
Changing policies can have huge impact on dealers A couple of weeks ago I leased a pure battery electric vehicle, or BEV as it is called in the industry lingo. Was I entirely ready to make the dive into the …
There’s lots of news to digest, but a Zero Emission Vehicle strategy will have long-lasting impact The news can seem overwhelming sometimes. It’s hard to know if there is in fact more “news” than ever these days, or if we …
In today’s incredibly fast-paced market, the automotive industry understands the importance of spending resources wisely and focusing on areas with bottom-line impact, and it knows that customer loyalty is one of the keys to success. Common wisdom and strong empirical …
