J.D. Power released its 2015 Canadian Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study and found for new-vehicle dealerships in Canada, good service and fast contract funding for all consumer-facing products is more important than obtaining low pricing offered by auto finance providers. Now …
On June 22-23, 2015, Canadian dealers will convene in Calgary to discuss automotive retail and how to drive the industry forward at the DrivingSales Canadian Dealer Forum. Following a similar format to the DrivingSales Executive Summit, the Canadian Dealer Forum …
Ford has decided to offer competitors access to the electrified vehicle technology patents it holds. The company’s goal is to boost research and development of electrified vehicles. To access these patents interested parties can contact the company’s technology commercialization and …
Axalta’s 2016 edition of its Custom Finishes Calendar Competition is now underway. Formerly known as Dupont, Axalta Coating Systems is looking for motorized passenger vehicles including automobiles (imports or domestic), motorcycles and aircraft or watercraft, provided they are finished with …
Canada’s Armed Forces hold DMT close to their hearts. Winnipeg-based DMT Development Systems Group Inc. has been recognized with a Special Award for Support to the Reserve Forces for its progressive policies and flexibility that helped a senior Canadian Forces …
In an ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, it can be tough for Canadian dealers and groups to know where they can get answers to some basic questions about marketing. “It’s eye-opening knowing that, for every 2,500 people visiting your website, you’ll …
Audi Canada has named Daniel Weissland as its new president. Weissland is presently the Sales Director for Southern Europe and based in Ingolstadt, Germany. He will officially join Audi Canada on August 1, 2015. Audi said Weissland holds an MBA …
AutoVIN has completed the acquisition of the vehicle inspection business from DataScan Field Services, a JM Family Enterprises company. The inspection business will now run under the AutoVIN brand. The company said it will employ field inspectors throughout the U.S. …
Popular U.S. auto shopping site CarGurus has launched CarGurus Canada that will help Canadian dealers find more leads. “Car shoppers want more transparency and efficiency as they research their purchase. We see tremendous opportunity in Canada to deliver on this …
Canadian Black Book and J.D. Power have announced their fourth installment of the TalkAUTO Canada conference, to be held on Nov. 10, 2015 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Attendees at TalkAUTO can look forward to a full agenda with keynote …
Maria Soklis has been named to the newly-created role of President, Cox Automotive Canada. Soklis will lead the development and execution of Cox Automotive’s Canadian business strategy and operations. Soklis, who was previously vice-president and chief operating officer of Kia …
The Automotive Recyclers of Canada and Summerhill Impact have chosen the four winners of their second annual Grants in Gear Funding program, which finances Canadian environmental projects. The four winners, from Ontario and Alberta, will each receive $25,000 to …
