Canadian wholesale values continue to surge this week while the latest Canadian Black Book Used Vehicle Retention Index set a new record for April 2021, according to CBB’s weekly automotive report. That report covers the week ending on May 11, …
Can the majority of consumers afford to purchase and operate a vehicle in Canada? According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), acquiring a vehicle became slightly more expensive last year, even as operating one became cheaper thanks to lower gasoline prices …
The search for electrified and fuel-cell vehicles, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles (EVs) is up — reaching 19 per cent among car shoppers considering purchasing a vehicle in the United States during the first quarter of the …
Oumar Dicko, Chief Economist at CADA, discusses the findings of the association’s latest survey, his thoughts on the luxury tax, and what CADA is doing to mitigate this issue.
GuardTree, a Canadian subscription-based direct-to-consumer warranty company for used cars, has officially launched in Ontario with the goal of enabling customers to quickly and conveniently buy and activate affordable warranty protection for their used cars, online. The company offers a …
Roadster is expanding its range of products to include conversational commerce with the launch of Express Store Live — a new managed chat service. Announced on May 10, 2021, the service instantly connects consumers with the company’s team of auto …
KAR Global division Adesa is adding new condition report capabilities for the American and Canadian market that includes high-definition vehicle undercarriage photos on its reports. The enhanced imagery aims to provide buyers with relevant, actionable data to support confident bidding …
For dealerships looking to increase their used vehicle inventory, they may want to share a message from Kelley Blue Book to consumers — and that is that now is the perfect time to sell or trade-in your car. The message …
An estimate from the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) reveals the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) helped protect nearly 48,000 dealership employees across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data was pulled from the association’s one-year dealer survey, pointing …
Dealer-FX now has an integrated messaging tool for its ONE Platform that allows for easy access to text messaging with customers and internal conversations with employees. The goal is to create a more efficient internal collaboration among employees thanks to …
Monte McNaughton, Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, introduced Bill 288 on May 6 at Queen’s Park, which will replace the College of Trades with a new agency. It was welcome news by the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association …
A special edition of the Chicago Auto Show will take place between July 15-19, 2021 at McCormick Place, thanks to the approval of the state and city officials. It will be one of the venue’s first live and in-person events …
