Two of the leading suppliers of information management systems to auto dealers have integrated their powerful technologies to provide their dealer customers a way to smoothly handle and monitor new leads from online sources and manage them through the complete …
Yesterday, Christian Paradis, Canada’s Minister of Industry, attended the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, in an effort to promote Canada as a world-leading destination for automotive investment. “Thanks to actions taken by our government, Canada is a …
In Quebec, SSQauto has announced that it is the first insurer in Canada to offer online access to body shop services. With its new Body Shop Direct service, SSQauto customers will now be able to track the progress of repairs …
General Motors said that is predicting modest global industry growth in 2013 driven by the U.S. and China, while Europe is expected to experience further contraction. Based on this outlook and a strong cadence of new vehicle introductions, the company …
A ruling that would require the mandatory installation of backup cameras on all cars and light trucks sold in the U.S., is still on the table, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator David Strickland. Speaking during an interview with …
HOW SOLID BUSINESS PRACTICES OFTEN GET SHELVED FOR TRIVIAL REASONS We once listened to a mass merchandiser who had a very interesting theory. It was that most successful businesses eventually fail because they stopped doing the things that made them …
For dealers, the idea of being able to showcase your inventory in front of as many eyes as possible is one of the key drivers in helping generate new business. Do it effectively and you’ll often see the results with …
Recently, CarProof, Canada’s leading source of used vehicle reports, organized an exclusive dealer training event in Montreal, Que. at the Marriott Chateau Champlain. Due to the rapid growth in online advertising and social media, the ways in which to reach …
RIFCO National Auto Finance Corporation, a subsidiary of Rifco Inc. recently announced that it had closed a $70 million secured revolving line of credit from Wells Fargo. The term of the facility is three years. This facility replaces previous $10 …
COMEDIAN TRACY MORGAN SHARES HIS LOVE OF JAGUARS Tracy Morgan gained fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He was best known for his impersonations of Aretha Franklin, Mike Tyson, and Star Jones. Nowadays, he plays Tracy Jordan …
WHY ITS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE NUMBERS DON’T NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE REAL WORLD Fuel consumption is a major factor in the purchase decision for many new-vehicle buyers — a fact supported by both consumer surveys and anecdotal experience. As …
HOW A POTENTIAL VEHICLE ISSUE CAN BE A GOOD WAY TO BUILD SOLID RELATIONSHIPS It goes without saying that vehicle recalls, once identified by both OEMs and Transport Canada, must be notified to both dealers and their customers. Today, raised …
