Virtual reality is a technology that holds big promise, according to a new report exploring the demographics of virtual reality (VR) owners and intenders in the US, Western Europe, China and India. Many OEMs are experimenting with the technology as …
The declining sales of cars and the growing popularity of SUVs continue to drive up average transaction prices, said Kelley Blue Book analyst Tim Fleming. Latest numbers from Kelley Blue Book show a 1.7 per cent year-over-year increase in new …
Winning the game both on the field and in the showroom depends on the right mentality Early in 2016, I decided to go back to coaching and accepted the Head Coach role for a Midget AA Boys hockey team. For …
Seeing is believing that virtual reality will play an important role in retail There was nothing external to distinguish the room from the hundreds of others deep inside Ford’s Dearborn engineering and design complex. Stepping inside, it didn’t seem unusual: …
From within and without, technological, regulatory and social disruptors have got dealers thinking — a lot We are fortunate to be involved in a great industry. Each and every day is exciting, challenging and rewarding. Sometimes, though, it can be …
Government, property owners and employers all have a stake in the EV economy The rise of the electric vehicle (EV) over the past few years is changing the auto industry profoundly, with many major auto manufacturers focusing their attention on …
Governmental initiatives to put more electric vehicles on the road is well-intentioned but economically, technologically and socially premature The Federal government recently announced it had established a Federal Advisory Committee to assist it in establishing a Zero Emission Vehicle strategy …
There’s good reason to fear for NAFTA’s future, but better reason to let those fears go With a new United States trade representative confirmed through a strong bipartisan majority in Washington, it is expected that a major renegotiation of the …
What customers feel may be more important than what they think — are dealers asking the right questions to engage them? A recent article in the Report on Business caught my attention. It was an interview with Joe Natale, the …
One of the most prominent and admired auto dealers in Canada, Tom Harris, 67, died unexpectedly in June at Roche Harbour on San Juan Island, in the state of Washington. A well-known philanthropist, Harris owned several dealerships on Victoria Island, …
Dealers watch to ensure new OEMs’ pop-up retail experiences aren’t the thin end of a wedge If fewer people are visiting dealerships to look at cars, is the answer to bring the cars to the people? OEMs around the world, …
Porsche dealership paving the way for business area development One of North America’s busiest highway interchanges is about to become busier as Porsche launches its fourth Greater Toronto Area dealership this summer. “We have many luxury buyers in this area, …
