The way consumers pay for products has evolved, and that change has trickled down to the automotive retail industry. As a result, dealerships may need to assess their payment methods to ensure they are offering the right ones for today’s …
Carfax Canada recently released a few interesting facts from its May 2021 survey, which found that 84% of Canadians are considering planning a road trip this summer once restrictions are allowed. This is a good time for dealerships across the …
A new Leger survey conducted on behalf of Allstate Insurance Company of Canada indicates that 35% of Quebec consumers do not understand all the features available in their vehicle, and 16% do not fully comprehend what they are. The news …
Mental health remains an important topic for all employers to consider for their employees. In taking the pulse of how Canadians feel about their mental health during the pandemic, Leger’s North American Tracker report reveals that only 11% of respondents …
A car sharing company created by BCAA will launch in Victoria, B.C. on August 1 and is encouraging consumers in the area to sign up in advance. Known as Evo Car Share, the company plans to bring a flexible and …
A recent blog from Women-Drivers.com notes that women use dealership websites as a primary source for their research when looking to purchase a vehicle—and yet, the convenience factors offered by the dealership are not always listed on the page. “With …
A new report by Trader shows that 97% of consumers consider their vehicle purchase to be among the most important purchases in their life. So what should automotive retailers focus on to ensure the consumer experience is top-notch? The information …
Fleet registrations made up 16.7% of all new light vehicle registrations in 2020 in Canada—down from 21.5% in 2019, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). The news may be of interest to automotive retailers following the movement in the fleet …
The pandemic has disrupted a number of ways people do business—one of them being how dealerships offer F&I options to customers, according to an industry survey from Protective Asset Protection. In March 2021, the company commissioned an online survey and …
The 17th annual CXAUTO2021 Summit Series is launching three live virtual events from June 15-17, 2021 to help inspire the automotive industry around providing exceptional customer experiences and evolve omnichannel shopping, buying, and aftercare processes for consumers. The CX Strategy …
Used vehicle wholesale prices in Canada are up an overall 0.32% for the week ending June 4, 2021 compared to a 0.20% increase last week, according to Canadian Black Book. “The Canadian wholesale market strengthened further this week,” said CBB. …
KAR Global unit AFC launched a flexible alternative to traditional fixed-duration floorpan solutions through its Daily Tab product, which may be particularly useful for dealerships in both Canada and the United States anticipating fast-turning vehicles. “Daily Tab is a simple …
