MORE DEALERS ARE GREENING UP THEIR STORES, BUT WHAT ARE THE REAL BENEFITS? CANADIAN AUTO DEALER INVESTIGATES. It’s popular with customers, it’s good for the environment but is investing to green your dealership good for your dealership’s bottom line? “On …
WHY WE’VE STILL GOT A LONG WAY TO GO TO INTEGRATING THE VIRTUAL AND ACTUAL DEALERSHIP In a recent column, I spoke about the “two solitudes” of the auto retailing world in the context of an increasingly digital environment. This …
DEALER DEBATES, MARKET TRENDS AND EFFICIENT MOBILITY Following on from Mike Nieuwkuyk’s presentation, was Josh Bailey, vice-president, Research and Editorial with Canadian Black Book, who gave an overview of Canadian vehicle market trends. Bailey started out talking a little about …
PART ONE: Steady growth, more demanding consumers Any opportunity where people get a chance to meet, network and share ideas can only serve to benefit those who attend. And so it was the case on November 14, during the second …
The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) has said it is disappointed with the stance the Ontario provincial government has taken regarding the Drive Clean program. The association has called on Queen’s Park to reduce the program’s fees (currently $35 plus …
Following its success last year, the J.D. Power TalkAuto Canada conference makes a welcome return in 2013. Taking place once again at the Toronto Congress Centre on Dixon Road in Toronto, Ont. on November 14, it will include a variety …
LeasePlan Corporation says it plans to expand its North American service offering to include Canada in January 2014. LeasePlan and the Canadian fleet management company Foss National Leasing Ltd. (FNL) have entered into a licensing agreement whereby FNL will operate …
According to NADA Used Car Guide, wholesale prices for used vehicles south of the border fell to their lowest level in three years last month. Prices were down 3.5 per cent — almost a point higher than the decline in …
Cadillac has announced the appointment of Uwe Ellinghaus as chief marketing officer, Global Cadillac. Ellinghaus, who will be responsible for leading Cadillac’s global strategic marketing and brand building, will assume his new duties on January 1, 2014. “The addition of …
Canadian auto dealer interviewed Maria Soklis, Vice-President and COO of Kia Canada Inc. about the company’s growth, its relations with dealers and the company’s new product lineup.
Following the success of the inaugural 2013 CADA Summit, this premier event is returning for a second time in 2014. During an exclusive interview with Patrice Maltais, event coordinator and Industry Relations Officer for the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), …
Continuing the strong momentum witnessed so far this year, sales of new cars and light trucks in Canada reach a record high for October. According to data compiled by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, total deliveries of 145,460 units for the month …
