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 …
Audi announced a new social media road trip initiative that allows consumers to virtually “drive” through Australia’s countryside. “The Drive is a digital concept that allows customers to experience the pleasure of the open road from the confines of their …
Tesla engineers recently revealed a prototype for a ventilator, which are needed for certain COVID-19 patients. “The design for the ventilators relies heavily on Tesla car parts, one of the engineers said, enabling the company to re-deploy existing stock and …
J.D. Ney, Director, J.D. Power Canada, discusses how dealers are adapting to the pandemic. He says an OEM and dealer’s digital presence is more important than ever before. His organization will be conducting new research on consumer buying trends.
Niel Hiscox, Publisher, Canadian auto dealer and Chuck Seguin, President of Seguin Advisory Services explore issues facing the auto retail sector in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alex Baum, Dealer Principal at Cochrane Toyota, discusses how he’s keeping his dealership operating during the pandemic, including doing some facility improvements and investing in training for his team. Dealers are resilient and will get through this, he says.
Dealers, suppliers and industry analysts have provided thoughts, solutions and predictions in webinars amid COVID-19. Ali Fawaz of Reputation.com, said: “The digital retailing experience should allow shoppers to build a deal online that reflects a realistic buying scenario.” And Cox …
It’s not business as usual for Jim Williamson, Dealer Principal, Williamson Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Ram. He has a small staff in place to service customer vehicles as needed, but has otherwise suspended operations other than on a request basis. Williamson …
The car care cleaning industry has experienced an increase in sales, as enthusiasts use the COVID-19 lockdown period in Australia to detail their vehicle. According to Alex Morrison, Marketing Manager at MotorActive, car enthusiasts will keep their cars clean no …
Of the many developments that have occured since the COVID-19 outbreak in North America — last week U.S. President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to force companies like General Motors to produce ventilators. GM is also borrowing money …
