Canadian auto dealer publisher Niel Hiscox speaks with Cliff Banks, President and Founder of The Banks Report. Cliff shares his views on the pandemic’s impact on the auto retail market in the United States, and what a recovery might potentially …
Glenn Pasch, CEO, PCG Digital, industry expert and speaker offers insights on how U.S. dealers are adapting, practical tips on how and what to market during the pandemic, and the steps involved to truly implement digital retailing.
New vehicles sales in the U.S. are defying predictions for April as they take on a slight upswing compared to the previous month. In Michigan, The Detroit News said “things have gotten a little better after the state began allowing …
A recent report from J.D. Power reveals that U.S. vehicle sales began to stabilize during the first two weeks of April and as we near the end of the month — regional markets are showing positive signs. “Many of the …
Virginia Connell, Manager, Automotive Research, J.D. Power Canada discusses the 2020 Canada COVID‑19 Vehicle Owner Pulse findings testing the mood of the car buying public. Are they delaying purchases? Ready to service vehicles again? Ready to do more digital shopping?
Jessi Kessel, Director of Operations, Auto Careers Group, discusses the current situation with job loss and recruitment in Canada, along with what the company is doing to help dealers amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Eligible dealerships and other businesses will be able to apply for the Canada Employment Wage Subsidy (CEWS) starting on April 27. Dealerships interested in applying can find more information on the Government of Canada website here. Application methods include the …
General Motors is shutting down its Maven car-sharing mobility service business, according to CNBC. “GM confirmed Tuesday that the operations are expected to cease by this summer after it communicated the plans earlier in the day to Maven’s more than …
Automakers in the U.S. are offering attractive incentive programs to consumers as OEMs deal with the impacts of the novel coronavirus pandemic. General Motors, for example, released a program advertising loans at 0% interest across its entire fleet. “‘Keep America …
Publisher’s note: In reviewing our video interview with Ryan O’Connor regarding OMVIC and rules for Ontario car dealerships, it did not meet our standards of neutrality and impartiality, and has been removed.
Some Canadian dealers and industry suppliers are taking issue with how OMVIC is interpreting the COVID-19 Emergency Order issued by the Ontario government. Posts from individuals on LinkedIn, such as Ryan O’Connor, have been widely circulated. Canadian auto dealer reached …
Trevor Tamke, CPA, CA, Partner, Taxation Services, MNP, talks about the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and explains what dealers need to know — including how they can qualify, and what the more recent additions to the program imply.
