Urban Science’s 2017 mid-year Automotive Franchise Activity Report points to continued stability in the number of automotive dealerships in the U.S. A total of 18,199 dealerships (rooftops) as of July 1, represent a 0.2 increase from the January 1 …
The SaaS Awards program has named automotiveMastermind a finalist in three categories. The worldwide awards program recognizes and celebrates innovation in software. The nominations prove that the company’s technology “delivers the best results to our dealer partners,” said automotiveMastermind CEO …
For the third consecutive month and the sixth of seven this year, new-vehicle sales in Canada in July set an all-time record for the month. Sales of 181,834 new cars, trucks and utility vehicles were up 4.9 per cent from …
Dealertrack’s list of Top Funded Used Vehicles in Canada, along with Average Cash Prices in July remained consistent with June. Nine of the 10 vehicles on the list saw price changes of less than 1.0 per cent. The lone standout …
The demonstration “is an important example of how our on-going cross-border cooperation is advancing autonomous vehicle technologies,” said Bains. It also underlined a government commitment to middle-class jobs, growth and prosperity, he said. The initiative is part of the federal …
Virtual reality is a technology that holds big promise, according to a new report exploring the demographics of virtual reality (VR) owners and intenders in the US, Western Europe, China and India. Many OEMs are experimenting with the technology as …
The declining sales of cars and the growing popularity of SUVs continue to drive up average transaction prices, said Kelley Blue Book analyst Tim Fleming. Latest numbers from Kelley Blue Book show a 1.7 per cent year-over-year increase in new …
One of the most prominent and admired auto dealers in Canada, Tom Harris, 67, died unexpectedly in June at Roche Harbour on San Juan Island, in the state of Washington. A well-known philanthropist, Harris owned several dealerships on Victoria Island, …
Porsche dealership paving the way for business area development One of North America’s busiest highway interchanges is about to become busier as Porsche launches its fourth Greater Toronto Area dealership this summer. “We have many luxury buyers in this area, …
The sun brightened up the opening ceremonies for the 32nd annual Georgian College Auto Show in June as dignitaries and students gathered on the Barrie campus. The largest outdoor, student-run auto show in North America gives students attending the Automotive …
CDK Global, a leading provider of automotive digital marketing solutions and retail IT, has announced the appointment of Amy Byrne as its new executive vice president and chief human resources officer. “Amy brings nearly 25 years of experience leading large …
The Marckis Group has announced the appointment of Gary Filippini to Senior Managing Partner. “I’m thrilled to welcome Gary to our team and give him the opportunity to expand our executive search practice,” says Ian McEwen, President of The Marckis …
