Auto industry analyst Richard Cooper visited auto shows in Brazil, Canada and the United States and found some fascinating connections. In this article, he examines the differences and similarities between the North American and Brazilian markets. I had the good …
Brandtford dealer Forbes Bros celebrate milestone anniversary How do you measure success? For Bob and Jim Forbes, brothers and dealer principals of Forbes Bros Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac, it’s easy to measure success in decades — nine to be exact. …
There are great managers and great leaders. Which are you? Over my 25 years as an observer and advisor to the automotive retail industry, the partnership between automotive vehicle brand owners (VBO) and their independent dealers has amazed me. From …
Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., the parent company of XM Canada, and Sirius Canada Inc., announced this week that the organizations have completed the merger announced in November 2010. Operating as SiriusXM Canada, the newly merged entity will have more …
Saab Automobile announced on June 13th that it had signed a deal with Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile Company. This follows on from another partnership between Saab and Pang Da Automobile Trade Co. The Lotus agreement will see the former acquire …
Lexus Richmond has officially opened the doors to its new $18 million dealership, designed to be as luxurious as it is sustainable. Located at 5631 Parkwood Way in Richmond, B.C., the almost 70,000 square foot facility – featuring the largest …
Italian automaker seeking more control Following Fiat’s move to buy up the remaining U.S. government shares of Chrysler, the company has reciprocated a purchase proposal across the border. The automaker offered $125 million to buy out the remaining 1.7% stake …
The TTC and Zipcar, a car-sharing network with more than 560,000 members, strengthened their ties on Friday (May 6th) as they announced a new benefit for Zipcar/TTC users. The announcement sees the placement of eight Zipcar vehicles, to be placed …
Your level of customer service is under increased scrutiny as more people are turning to websites like DealerRater.com to voice their opinions about your level of service. DealerRater, a popular online tool for the public to rate car dealerships, has …
There’s a new way for dealerships to showcase their stores and inventory online, and the company that created it claims it could revolutionize online vehicle buying. PSCars.com unveiled its new online portal at the 10th annual Digital Dealer convention in …
Pfaff Automotive Partners is one of the first Canadian automotive retailers to be named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies program for 2010, in the annual award’s contest sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post and Queen’s School of Business. …
Five steps to increased efficiency and profitability Manufacturers have been pushing dealers to get into the quick-service business for years but have failed to provide them with a business plan that works for all parties involved. Many stores have resisted …
