Manufacturer 2017 +/- (%) 2017 +/- (%) 2017 Month YTD Month YTD Month YTD Acura 1,516 22,227 -7.0 -3.7 1.0 -0.1 Audi 1,937 30,544 2.3 14.2 1.6 0.2 BMW 2,945 38,012 18.8 8.6 2.0 0.2 FCA (formerly Chrystler) 18.870 277,445 …
A partnership between TRADER and Dealertrack will benefit vehicle buyers and sellers by providing a more efficient vehicle purchase process, the partners say. Available April 1, the new platform will bring in-store experiences online, allowing dealers to engage with consumers …
Jerry Chenkin, president and CEO of Honda Canada will retire at the end of March, ending a career with the company that spans more than four decades. Fellow Honda Canada veteran, Dave Gardner, will step into the role April 1. …
Veteran automotive and technology executive Doug Betts has joined J.D. Power as vice president of global automotive operations. Most recently at Apple, Betts has also held executive roles at FCA-Chrysler Automobiles, Nissan Motor Corp Americas and Toyota Motor Manufacturing. J.D. …
The federal government will provide funding totalling $18.2 million to two Canadian companies that are involved in automotive innovation. The funds will “lead to products and services that are more energy efficient, emit lower carbon emissions and promote healthier communities,” …
The dealership features Hyundai Global Retail Design Space, the company’s newest retail store design which includes a modern, open showroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and a bronze coloured roof. Premium furniture, customer lounges and digital kiosks, tablets and wheel stands are …
Many dealerships are “digital deserts” but with some planning and strategy you can weave in powerful digital signage content throughout your facility We have been hearing about the in store digital revolution for years now. Many dealers have invested to …
You can’t open any automotive blog, trade journal or website without reading something about we need to change the way we buy and sell cars. I think it’s time to stop dancing around at the edges of the status quo …
Dealers trying to navigate the future of auto retailing can be sure of one thing – it will be a wild and wooly roller coaster ride It seems though you cannot escape the barrage of “experts” predicting the demise of …
The 5th annual CADA Summit is fast approaching and the Canadian auto dealer team is eager to take in this year’s event. Our team has provided gavel to gavel coverage of the first four events, and we compiled our list …
F&I providers are adapting their tools, training and products to help dealers provide a better customer experience. It’s no secret that many car buyers don’t enjoy the F&I business office experience. They say it takes too long, they feel pressured, …
As we conclude our Retail Revolution series, we present the key takeaways for dealers. Over the last year, the Retail Revolution series in Canadian auto dealer has focused on seven companies. But in a twist from you’d normally expect, none …
