The economy is expected to rebound post COVID-19, but the automotive industry may be in for a struggle. According to Driving.ca’s Timothy Cain, “Though I’m rarely accused of bringing an optimistic bent to any industry discussion, it’s not impossible to …
As car dealers adjust to a new world amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, many are moving to online sales and vehicle demos with a focus on valet-style pickup and delivery services for test drives, oil changes, and more. “There’s a …
As COVID-19 continues to impact the Canadian economy, with a hard-hit automotive sector, the University of Toronto (U of T) launched an online software course on self-driving cars. More specifically, it is a computer science “Self-driving Cars Specialization” that focuses …
Farid Ahmad, President and Founder at Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions, reviews the buy-sell situation in Canada amid COVID-19, and offers suggestions to dealers still looking to buy or sell their dealership this year or in 2021. (Source: Canadian auto …
Dealer Bob Verwey, President/Sheriff, Owasco, offers a fleet of RVs to help frontline health workers in his region, and discusses how hard it was for him to have to lay off members of his dealership family. Verwey has already adapted …
Can a dealership unilaterally close its doors during the novel coronavirus pandemic? John Yiokaris, Partner, Commercial Group, SOTOS, explores this topic — including laws, OEM agreements, and suggestions for dealers to consider. (Source: Canadian auto dealer) Read the original story…
Ford Canada is among the many businesses across the country that is stepping up to make equipment that could help frontline workers as they manage the novel coronavirus pandemic. “By repurposing our production facilities in Windsor to meet the urgent …
The Honda Canada Foundation will donate $500,000 to support essential nutrition and healthcare needs in response to COVID-19. “The time is now and we must act quickly to support our frontline healthcare workers and those in need during these trying …
Andrew Tai, CEO of Motoinsight, says his team has been busy working with dealer clients on implementing digital retailing and adapting to the pandemic. Tai, a longtime advocate for digital retailing and improving the online experience for dealership guests, says …
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced changes to the list of essential services, effective as of April 4, with the sales department of car dealerships no longer listed as essential. “The sales departments of all car and truck dealerships in the …
March data reveals that U.K. new car sales plummeted 44.4 per cent as dealerships closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The collapse – while expected – brings new-car registrations down to a level lower than any seen since the 1990s,” …
As General Motors prepares to make more ventilators, which are needed for critically-ill COVID-19 patients, the company will need to source parts from China — and may have to deal with a 25 per cent tariff upon entry into the …
