Last week, CarProof, recognized as Canada’s most trusted vehicle history provider, hosted its second annual Client Advisory Board Meeting in Muskoka, Ont. Held over the course of three days, the Client Advisory Board Meeting witnessed attendees from key dealer, auction, …
Part 2: Big Data, good ideas and customer focus Following the Canada Day session on October 12, the 2014 DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES) officially got under way. The first keynote of the day, focused on big data and why dealers …
Has automotive design has evolved to the point where there really is no such thing as a bad car in today’s market. What, then, makes a vehicle stand out enough to be named Canadian Car, Truck or Utility Vehicle of …
Thanksgiving in Canada, is one of those events when traditionally, it’s time to put down our work and be with our families. Yet, as many dealers know, time doesn’t stand still and neither does the competition. To stay ahead in …
On Friday, October 10, the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) launched an illustrative and consumer-friendly education tool and “how-to roadmap” that colourfully displays the process of buying a car from start to sold. The Road to Buying a Car …
Following DealerRater’s announcement of its new LotShot web application at the 17th annual Digital Dealer Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas last month, Canadian auto dealer was intrigued to learn more about the new app and why it’s already having …
Distracted driving is fast becoming the number one cause in vehicle crashes and the growth ties in with the explosion in smartphone usage. According to data from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, motorists who text message are 23 times more …
Taking place at the Innisfail Golf and Country Club, south of Red Deer, Alta., this year’s Rifco Charity Golf Classic raised $39,861.81 for the Haitian Children’s Aid Society (HCAS). Conducted on what could be described as a “perfect” fall day, …
KPA, a business service provider for more than 5100 auto, truck and equipment dealerships, has been acquired by CIVC Partners, L.P., a Chicago-based private equity firm. Completed in partnership with KPA’s shareholders and management team, the acquisition is designed to …
Leading digital marketing solutions provider Search Optics has announced the launch of a next-generation certified pre-owned (CPO) inventory platform for Jaguar Land Rover North America. These new CPO websites (one for Jaguar and one for the Land Rover brand) serve …
In Toronto, the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has partnered with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) to help close a critical gap in safety education for the operators of vehicle lifts in Ontario. WSPS members now have access to Lifting …
Following the government of Canada’s announcement regarding new light and medium duty vehicle emissions reduction targets, the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association (CVMA) has announced its support for the new regulations, which align with those previously announced by the U.S. and …
