Digital marketing company Search Optics has recently expanded its presence in Ontario and Quebec, providing digital marketing strategies for dealers to boost sales. “Relocating to larger space in Montreal allowed us to support our bilingual customers in Quebec and doubling …
The impact of the auto industry is important to Canada’s economic welfare, according to new research from Unifor, a private sector union. The study said that 125,400 people are employed in the North American auto industry, contributing millions to local …
Kijiji announced it has appointed Leanne Kripp to the position of Head of Sales, Auto. Kripp joins Kijiji’s Toronto office, where she will be responsible for heading up the national autos sales team. She will work on identifying business opportunities …
Consumers looking to exit their current lease through LeaseBusters can now access CARPROOF’s vehicle history reports (VHRs). The companies said that access to VHRs will help ensure customers have access to the complete history of the vehicle they are considering. …
It’s been ten years since the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association launched its national CADA Laureate dealer recognition program. To mark the tenth anniversary, the association recently held a special two-day event that brought out past CADA Laureate winners together from …
When we first interviewed John White about his new role as President and CEO of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), he had only been on the job for a few days. Now, a few months later, after having criss-crossed …
A recent study by J.D. Power shows that the use of online shopping tools can significantly improve satisfaction among consumers shopping for a new vehicle. Four key elements, including information/content, appearance, speed and navigation, were measured to determine how useful …
The Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC) has charged Abe Martens under the province’s Fair Trading Act for selling a vehicle without a licence. Martens plead guilty to being a curber and was fined $3,450. He was also ordered to …
According to a recent study, Alberta’s new car dealers sold nearly 242,500 new vehicles in 2015, amounting to $16.9 billion in retail sales. This represented 22.4 per cent of Alberta’s total retail sales compared to 20.3 per cent nationally.
Porsche Cars Canada and the Wyant Group officially broke ground on Porsche Centre Kelowna, their newest location slated to open in British Columbia in Q1 2017.
Car dealer review website DealerRater has announced its integration with LotShot, an application that allows DealerRater certified dealerships to produce customer photos.
ADESA Canada announced that it has integrated CARPROOF’s Vehicle Valuation Report into its auction system, helping dealers make informed decisions when they are buying and selling used cars.
