US president-elect Donald Trump’s recent remarks about wanting to impose tariffs at the US-Mexico border could signal trouble for the Canadian auto industry, says a Viewpoint piece published by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI). Economic consequences of such protectionist measures …
If they play their cards right, dealers have an opportunity to become the “tech teachers” that can help guide consumers through a world of increased technological complexity, says Jesse Hirsh, a futurist, author and technology expert who will deliver a …
The top 10 among its national crop of dealers were singled out for praise and recognition by Mercedes-Benz Canada this week. These 10 dealers receive the Star Dealer designation that recognizes their excellent performance in new and pre-owned sales, service …
Toyota continues its long-running winning streak in this year’s Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand awards. The car-maker won Trusted Brand status — with gold seal recognition — in two categories: hybrid car manufacturer and passenger car manufacturer. The annual survey of …
Shawn Morris is the new chief operating officer at Endras Automotive Group, joining them at a time of rapid expansion in the Greater Toronto Area. With automotive industry experience spanning more than 25 years, Morris honed his retail philosophy and …
Canadian new car dealers heading to New Orleans for the NADA convention this month are in for a treat on January 25 at 8:00 pm. A free evening of fun and great Canadian music at the legendary House of Blues …
Canadian business leaders should “batten down the hatches” and get ready for the hurricane that the Trump presidency could bring to Canada and the global economy. In an exclusive interview, Canadian auto dealer interviewed the Canadian-American neo-conservative commentator about what …
It’s been apparent for several months that 2016 would be another record year for new-vehicle sales in Canada, barring some catastrophic intervention, and so it was. In spite of a slight, 2.6% decrease in December compared to the same month …
A recent agreement with Car Pics 2.0 brings new vehicle capture services to Kijiji customers while one with Mobials.com, adds dealer reviews. Both agreements provide greater transparency to the car buying process, and more value to dealers, says the online …
The 2017 Honda Civic and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class took top honours in this year’s Kelley Blue Book Best Auto Tech awards. Announced last week, on the eve of the CES, the awards aim to honour vehicles with advanced infotainment, …
The 5th annual CADA Summit is fast approaching and the Canadian auto dealer team is eager to take in this year’s event. Our team has provided gavel to gavel coverage of the first four events, and we compiled our list …
Nominees for this year’s Best Of awards have been announced, with contenders in six categories vying for the honours. Hosted by Cars.com, the annual awards show will reveal the winners on January 10 at the North American International Auto Show …
