PART ONE: CANADA TAKES CENTRE STAGE It’s one of the most highly anticipated events on the auto retailing calendar, so perhaps not surprisingly, even considering that it fell on this year’s Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, a good number of dealers chose …
After an impressive first six months, new car and truck demand in Canada has continued to remain strong this year. In September, based on data compiled by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, Canadians bought 149,092 light vehicles, a 4.2 per cent increase …
CarProof Vehicle History Reports is pleased to welcome Bryan Smith to the management team as the director of Corporate Accounts. In his new role, Smith will be responsible for growing the Corporate Accounts portfolio and expanding CarProof’s Corporate Services division …
Lista International Corporation has announced the release of Lista custom drawer interiors, a pioneering subdividing system that provides complete organization of drawer contents. Unique drawer partitioning accessories allow configuration of custom compartments that provide complete protection and organization for all …
According to an international study of more than 10,000 drivers from 10 countries for Kijiji Autos, more Canadian drivers were labeled “Image Seekers” than any of the report’s other driver personas, and above the global average in this category. “I …
This weekend, Canadian auto dealer will travel to Las Vegas, Nev. for this year’s DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES), which takes place at Bellagio, Las Vegas from October 13-15, 2013. Consistently rated by dealers as one of the top auto retailing …
WHY PAYING ATTENTION TO THE LITTLE THINGS IS CRITICAL FOR AN EFFECTIVE — AND PROFITABLE —FIXED-OPS STRATEGY There is a popular book called Don’t sweat the small stuff and it’s all small stuff. This might be considered good advice by …
PORTABLE STRUCTURES SPRING UP AT DEALERSHIPS Just south of calgary, in Aldersyde, Alta. at the headquarters of Sprung Instant Structures Inc. there’s a made-in-Canada success story that showcases a remarkably innovative building technology. The company’s patented tension membrane system enables …
ALEX TAGLIANI’S PASSION DROVE HIM TO BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORT SENSATION Celebrity: Alex Tagliani Profession: Race Car Driver competing in the IZOD IndyCar Series Vehicle: 2013 Acura MDX Alex Tagliani got hooked on racing at the age of 10 after …
STUDIES SHOW DISTRACTED DRIVING ISSUE COULD LEAD TO MORE REGULATION With the continual proliferation of mobile communication devices, both handheld and vehicle-based, distracted driving is becoming a major safety issue. There’s little argument on that point. But just how much …
WHY OPEN COMMUNICATION IS KEY TO SUCCESSFUL ESTATE AND SUCCESSION PLANNING IN THE CAR BUSINESS It has been said that a little information, when misunderstood, can create big problems. This is never more true than when dealing with the value …
DO THE SEPARATE WORLDS OF SALES AND SERVICE IN THE DEALERSHIP ACTUALLY WORK AGAINST BETTER CUSTOMER RETENTION AND LOYALTY? Over many years of studying consumer behaviour in the auto industry, there are probably five key things I have seen that …
