John White has been named the new President & CEO of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), said CADA Chairman Harry Mertin in a communique issued by the organization. The former President & CEO for Volkswagen Group of Canada will …
In March, the Canadian auto dealer team visited Las Vegas, Nev. to experience the bright lights in the big city. But the glitz, sizzle and pizzazz weren’t happening at a casino or nightclub — they were in the vast exhibition …
I’m going to be hitting the road shortly to see first hand what many are describing as the near future of the automotive purchase experience. Specifically, I want to play around in some of the new digital showrooms that are …
Consumers think they know how much their used vehicles are worth. They’ve spent hours researching their make and model online to come up with what they think is a fair appraisal. What’s not always factored into the appraisal is mileage, …
There was a lot to see at the 2016 Canadian International AutoShow, Canada’s largest expo of cars, trucks, concepts, classics and other vehicles. More than 1,000 vehicles were on display at the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto, Ont. from Feb.12-21. …
In recent years, staging has become big business in residential real estate. A whole economy has emerged to prepare your principal residence and vacation properties for resale. It’s quite disheartening as a proud real estate owner to hear that your …
Prime Minister Trudeau recently attended a state dinner held in his honour at the White House, representing the 10th time President Obama has honoured a head of state during his two terms as President. It’s the first time in 19 …
The four phases of car buying are thinking, researching, buying and caring. There are three types of buyers that walk into your dealership: “self-serve,” the “facilitator” and the “handhold.” 90% of shoppers make up the self serve and facilitator category, …
John White, the new President and CEO of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), recognizes he is replacing an industry legend, but says he’s up for the challenge of leading Canada’s national dealer association. White, an automotive industry veteran with …
AutoCanada’s Pat Priestner has acquired SouthView Acura through his holding company, PPH. PPH will control 75 per cent of the dealership, while Dave King, Owner and Dealer Principal, will own 25 per cent, said Priestner. The transaction was reviewed and …
For the fourth consecutive year, Mercedes-Benz will be partnering with the Heart and Stroke Foundation to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to customers and the general public. From the end of April to the beginning of November, complimentary hands-only CPR training …
Trucks and SUVs are starting to steal the leasing show, said Wantalease.com, a U.S. online marketplace for new car lease deals. The site found a growing number of trucks and SUVs can now be leased for under $350 per month …
