Canadian auto dealer walked the floor and talked with dozens of suppliers about their offerings and the general “buzz” in the industry this year. “Having a cross-section of dealers from all over the world in one central location is really …
A new survey from online listings site CarGurus finds that active online shoppers are willing to travel much further if they find the right vehicle. The survey randomly selected 1,000 Canadians over the age of 18 and found that 70 …
ADESA Canada has named Steve Langdon, former president of RSR Global, as its new senior director of business development. Most recently, Langdon served as president of a leading finance and insurance solutions provider for the automotive industry, RSR Global. Prior …
Canada’s Best Managed Companies program has recognized a B.C.-based dealership group as one of Canada’s best managed companies for the fifth year in a row. The prestigious program honoured OpenRoad Auto Group, B.C.’s largest volume dealership group with its Gold …
Canadian auto dealer magazine is pleased to announce that Brian Moskowitz has joined the editorial team in the role of Managing Editor. Previously, Brian worked as a daily news reporter in several Canadian cities such as Edmonton, Alta. and London, …
The U.S. used vehicle market veered off the normal course of anticipated growth in February with a steep decline, taking analysts by surprise, according to J.D. Power. “Used vehicle prices were exceptionally soft in February 2017,” said Larry Dixon, J.D. …
Defying widespread expectations of a slowdown, the new-vehicle market remained buoyant in Canada in February, setting yet another new monthly record. While sales declined south of the border, they were up by 3.2% in the Great White North, with 123,032 …
A software provider says it has developed the technology that gets rid of the “guesswork” when it comes to predicting who is ready to buy a car. Infiniti (and other OEMs) have partnered with automotiveMastermind, an industry predictive analytics and …
ADESA, a leading provider of vehicle auction and remarketing services, has opened new, 10,583-square foot headquarters in Mississauga, Ont. The facility will house about 50 employees of ADESA and AutoVIN, a subsidiary that provides vehicle inspections and inventory verification services. …
Car dealers who compete with aftermarket service providers won’t be happy to hear that Mr. Lube has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the fifth year in a row. The quick lube provider in the routine automotive …
A City of Mississauga Planner is recommending that any future construction of auto dealerships be outlawed in “business employment land” zones, a move that will limit dealership expansion and the creation of new jobs, according to the Trillium Automobile Dealers …
A note to Canadian dealers: Canadian auto dealer wanted to share with you the latest news about Jacques Béchard’s health after he was recently hit by a car on René-Lévesque Blvd. in Quebec City. As you know, Jacques is an …
