Last week, the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) announced that the 2014 CADA Summit had officially sold out. In order to discover what has helped drive record registration numbers for the event, Canadian auto dealer chatted with CADA Industry Relations …
OEConnection, a leading parts e-commerce technology provider for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) distribution networks, recently announced that Nissan Canada Inc. has selected its collision parts ordering and fulfillment solution —CollisionLink — for its nationwide dealer network. As part of the …
Vernon, B.C.-based FlexDealer, was chosen as a “Rising Star” recipient in the 2014 Automotive Website Awards (AWA) ceremony held during the recent NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) Convention and Expo in New Orleans, La. Of the 35 awards presented, FlexDealer …
After the success of last year’s inaugural CADA Summit in Toronto, many were wondering what to expect in 2014. A lineup of industry heavy hitters was deemed a prerequisite and with the likes of Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat SpA …
At this year’s CADA Summit in Toronto on February 12, one of the key topics discussed will be dealer consolidation. In some respects it can be argued that Canada is following the U.S., where dealer groups really began expanding their …
There seemed to be a clear message at this year’s National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Expo in New Orleans, La., namely to ensure the economy keeps ticking along and consumers are able to continue buying cars in order …
Yesterday, SiriusXM announced an agreement to extend its relationship with Nissan through December 31, 2018. Nissan North America is also significantly increasing penetration of SiriusXM factory-installed technology across the entire Nissan model lineup. “We are thrilled to extend our relationship …
General Motors has said it is predicting modest global auto industry growth in 2014 driven by demand in the U.S., China and Europe. Based on this outlook and the introduction of key vehicles globally, the company expects its total earnings …
February 12 will soon be upon us and among those looking forward to the second annual CADA Summit in Toronto are the most recent Laureates, Al MacPhee, Joe Medina and Sean O’Regan. Recognized as achieving top status in the industry, …
Rhino Linings Corporation has said it continues to see expansion in the number of automobile dealerships adopting its sprayed-on truck bed liners as part of their aftermarket service operations. Last year, auto dealerships accounted for 20 per cent of the …
In order to provide an enhanced customer experience — one that’s more closely aligned with the Canada-U.S. marketplace, BMO has announced the formation of a new consolidated Automotive Finance Group. This new structure is designed to provide dealerships with a …
General Motors has named Chuck Stevens as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Stevens replaces Dan Ammann, who became company President on January 15. In his new position, Stevens will be responsible for leading the company’s financial and accounting …
