On March 26, the New Car Dealers Association of B.C. will host the 2013 Vancouver International Auto Show, which runs through the end of the month. Now in its 93rd year, the Vancouver show, is being positioned as a significant …
Last week, the The Dilawri Group of Companies (which is currently Canada’s largest automotive retailing group), announced that it’s Porsche Centre Vancouver, location has reported record sales for the month of February. The dealership has seen a 30 per cent …
Elevating the customer experience Every year at NADA, the Canadian auto dealer team talks with dozens of suppliers, dealers and industry players to get a sense of what’s new, the trends, and what to expect in the year ahead. This …
Perhaps, given the time of year, February’s sales figures were a little down on January’s. Nevertheless, overall, the market showed a strong performance, with this year proving to be the fourth best February on record in terms of total deliveries. …
Dale Lacombe, a senior executive with extensive experience in sales and leadership, will head the North American sales efforts of DMT Development Systems Group Inc. as the company builds on its success offering sophisticated information management systems to the world’s …
General Motors recently announced a new commercial dealer program called Business Elite, which will be offered through 469 dealerships in the U.S. The Business Elite program, targeted at business customers who own one to 100 vehicles, is designed to provide …
At this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the lustre appeared to be somewhat dimmer than in the past, as automakers grapple with an ongoing economic slump, persisting problems relating to manufacturing overcapacity and new vehicle registrations that seem to be in …
TV host Jonathan Scott loves his Ford pickup Celebrity: Jonathan Scott Profession: Contractor and TV Host, “Property Brothers” and “Buying and Selling” Vehicle: 2010 Ford F-150 Jonathan Scott is a licensed contractor who has turned his passion for building homes …
Our industry suffers from a perceived lack of trust, yet there are plenty of examples of service departments dealing with customers that seem to reinforce that stereotype rather than break it This past summer I went for a physical checkup …
The advent of online shopping tools hasn’t necessarily changed consumer shopping habits As recently as 10 years ago, many were predicting that the advance of the digital age would have two possible effects on the auto retailing business: first, it …
Why having a solid foundation is key when it comes to succession planning It’s that time of year again, when I remind all dealers that its time to review their succession plans, wills, and contingency plans. I know that it …
How a growing trend in labour legislation in the U.S. could impact auto manufacturing here at home Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard of Psy’s “Gangnam — style” YouTube video. You may have even …
