Diane Conte, Events and Conferences, TADA, talks about the Auto Dealers Innovation Series Conference & Expo taking place on a virtual platform Sept. 24. The event features keynotes, networking opportunities and more than 25 virtual exhibits.
Changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program announced in July have left many dealers across the nation with questions and concerns about how those changes will impact their particular situation. Some of the top concerns among dealers hover …
Jeremy Anspach, CEO of PureCars, explores the top Google search terms and phrases among car shoppers in the U.S. and how dealers can leverage this information to potentially boost sales.
The ninth annual edition of the TalkAuto Canada Conference will be held online on November 16, 2020, and will once again be hosted by Canadian Black Book and J.D. Power. In keeping with COVID-19 physical distancing standards, the 2020 TalkAuto@Home …
automotiveMastermind’s Market EyeQ sales platform has been enhanced with the integration of a pre-owned vehicle functionality with the Manheim Market Report (MMR) wholesale vehicle values. The functionality provides dealer partners with the ability to match used vehicle customers with relevant …
The U.S. automotive industry’s recovery continues to be slow but remains on track for the month of August, with an anticipated seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 14.9 million — up from July’s 14.5 million pace but down from 2019’s …
External environments, cell phone use (texting, talking, and emailing), and changing console settings/infotainment systems are the top factors distracting Canadians when driving a vehicle, according to a web survey conducted by Ad Hoc Research for Desjardins. “Every fatality and every …
SWTCH Energy, a Toronto-based electric vehicle charging company, raised CA$1.1 million to expand its product and service offerings to metropolitan areas across North America. The company aims to establish itself as a main component to urban EV ownership and even …
Vito Paladino, Senior Director of Sales and Aftersales at Audi Canada, has been tapped to become the company’s new president on September 1, 2020. He will succeed Giorgio Delucchi, who has been promoted to Head of Sales, Region China and …
Counterfeit parts can put businesses and customers at risk while the business may not be aware their original genuine OEM part is an imitation, according to Original One Parts. It is a good argument for dealerships seeking to convince consumers …
The Canadian economy remains in recession with an anticipated 5.1% real GDP growth expected to return in 2021; unemployment is forecasted to be around 7.7% by the end of the year (pending a second wave of COVID-19); and consumer confidence …
Provincial sales performance remains mixed, even in July, with some provinces recording sales growths and others noting less declines than in June, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). In its latest news release, DAC reveals that Newfoundland and Quebec recorded …
