Car sharing firm car2go North America (which is also a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler North America), has launched “ride2provide,” a donation feature to be integrated into the car2go mobile app for iPhone and android iOS. The new initiative, which began …
Today, Kijiji Autos is Canada’s largest automotive listing site, providing private sellers and dealers a chance to get their vehicles in front of more potential shoppers than ever before. But more eyeballs also means more competition, so as a dealer, …
Mike McManes, of McManes Automotive Group in Calgary, Alta., contacted Canadian auto dealer regarding developments on the South Trail Auto Mall project in the Southeast corner of the city. Once completed, the South Trail Auto Mall will cover an area …
Nissan Canada and the Canadian Football League (CFL) recently announced a new “Back in the Game” program that will provide funding and support to 21 struggling high school football programs across the country. From Vancouver to Montreal, these teams can …
Amid the screech and grind of mangling metal and the popping staccato of shattering glass that echoed from the crushing of two stolen SUVs recently, the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC), warned that such actions should be a clarion …
Ford Motor Company is collaborating with seven of the world’s largest automakers and 15 U.S. utility companies to develop technology for plug-in electric vehicles to talk to the utilities via the cloud — a move that would help manage energy …
As education costs continue to rise, the dream of achieving post-secondary schooling is becoming more and more difficult for young people in communities across Canada. In Durham Region, Ontario, the idea of providing a financial leg up to help those …
In recognition of its second year in the Ontario market, Desjardins, the largest financial cooperative group in Canada, invited dealer customers (and Canadian auto dealer) to a special gathering during the Honda Indy Toronto weekend on July 18-20. “We allocated …
Rotary Lift is expanding its Shockwave-equipped line of vehicle lifts to include four-post models, providing substantial time savings and improved productivity for quick service technicians. The company’s patent-pending Shockwave technology, which already drives the world’s fastest two-post and inground lifts, …
Pfaff Automotive Partners has announced that it will be the exclusive Canadian importer and dealer for premium Italian auto manufacturer Pagani. The company, Pagani Automobili S.p.A. was founded in 1992 by Argentine Horacio Pagani and is based in Italy. “We …
Online shopping for purchasing a car has never been more popular. But what about if you want to compare leases through an online channel? According to participants of a recent survey from Wantalease.com, in the U.S., many respondents wouldn’t even …
WHY INTERNET CONNECTIVITY FOR CUSTOMERS IS NOW A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF THE AUTO RETAILING END-USER EXPERIENCE The wireless landscape is changing. Smart phones and tablets have forever altered the way we interface with the web. The common thread today is …
