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One of the real pleasures of my role in the industry is the opportunity to assist in the planning of a number of important industry events. Often, I get to participate directly as a conference speaker or panel moderator. I …
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Genesis launches first retail boutique
Genesis Motors, the luxury vehicle division of Hyundai Motor Company, has launched Genesis Downtown, its first Canadian retail boutique in downtown Toronto. Since its initial designation as a standalone marque in late 2015, Genesis has been offering consumers both online …
Parkmobile expands offering to BMW
The world’s first end-to-end OEM vehicle-based parking solutions provider, Parkmobile, has added its full platform of capabilities as an integrated OEM offering to all new BMW vehicles. The company announced the launch of the industry’s first automated on-street and off-street …
Cox Automotive and Holman Enterprises ink co-ownership deal
A new joint venture between Cox Automotive and Holman Enterprises has turned the companies into shared owners of Flexdrive, a vehicle subscription and services platform that allows dealerships to offer vehicle subscriptions as an option alongside buying and leasing. “With …
CAA-Quebec holds EV boosting show
In an effort to counter perceptions surrounding the drawbacks related to driving an electric vehicle and boost sales, CAA-Quebec held the Electric Vehicle Show between May 26-28 at Place Bonaventure. Through presentations, an EV driving simulator and CAA-Quebec automotive experts, …
AIADA announces summer webinar series lineup
The American International Automobile Dealers Association has announced its AutoTalk webinar series for summer 2017. The roster features industry experts from Vogelheim Ventures, Kerrigan Advisors and Carfax and will address the auto sales environment as the second half of 2017 …
Introducing: Inside Automotive, a new video interview series
Canadian auto dealer introduces Inside Automotive: a new video interview series featuring Chuck Seguin, President of Seguin Advisory Services and Canadian auto dealer columnist. In this first segment, Chuck speaks with Steven Landry, President and CEO, AutoCanada. In this exclusive …
TADA urges labour ministry to leave franchise model alone
The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) is urging the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Labour to scrap its proposed “joint-employer” provision which could alter the franchiser/franchisee business model. If adopted, the provision would shift employment responsibilities onto OEMs and turn …
Auto lenders are now problem solvers: J.D. Power
BMW Financial Services ranked highest for captive lenders and Bank of Montreal came in first among non-captive lenders in J.D. Power’s annual Canadian Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study. “I think lenders need to look at how they staff themselves both from …
Cox Auto Canada debuts all-new website
Cox Automotive Canada has launched its first-ever website. The new site — coxautoinc.ca — was launched to showcase Cox Automotive’s Canadian operations, which began in May 2015. It is also intended to assist existing and prospective clients, members of the …
Search Optics launches lead management tool
Digital marketing provider Search Optics, launched a new product that it says helps optimize auto dealer lead management by facilitating response times of 10 minutes or less, tracking all leads while providing enhanced customer service through a 24-hour coverage schedule. …
Millennials have less say in first car buy than Boomers: CarGurus
Online automotive shopping platform CarGurus has released survey findings indicating that Millennials have less influence and financial stake in their first car compared to Baby Boomers. The survey also found that despite these differences, a used car was the first …
