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 …
Mexico is leading global car sales, according to the latest Scotiabank Global Auto Report. “Mexico has posted the strongest gains in new car sales across the world this year, with first-quarter volumes surging 22 per cent above a year earlier …
More than two thirds of car buyers are likely to test drive a vehicle if they are “delighted” with their experience on an OEM website, found J.D. Power. According to the J.D. Power 2015 Canadian Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study, videos, …
The Edmonton Motor Dealers Association is easing into a two-year transition plan. Bob Vilas, current Executive Director of the association, has passed on the Motorshow responsibilities to Eleasha Naso, who has been with the association for 13 years and is …
The Zipcar car sharing service is gaining traction in Canadian cities, including Ottawa, which may threaten auto dealers operating in metropolitan markets. Zipcar announced recently in a written release that it’s membership service is now available to Ottawa residents, businesses …
The AutoCanada Inc. dealership group released its financial results on May 7 for the first quarter of 2015. AutoCanada operates 48 dealerships representing 56 franchises in eight provinces. Here are a few noteworthy highlights: Gross profit from existing and new …
