It was a journey that cost the lives of four companions, broke three ribs and took four months, 27 tonnes of gear and $3 million. By the time it was over, Calgarian Laurie Skreslet had become the first Canadian to …
Modern vehicles manufactured with aluminum and other “exotic” materials require an updated approach to collision repair. Fortunately, the new Structural Holding Package from Chief Automotive Technologies allows collision shop operators to use their existing frame racks to properly repair these …
UNDERSTANDING WHICH FACTORS MOST INFLUENCED VEHICLE PURCHASE SATISFACTION IN THE RECENT TRADER/ANGUS REID FORUM In the May 2014 issue, Canadian auto dealer conducted an interview with Ian MacDonald, Director of Marketing for AutoTRADER.ca. The interview was in reference to the …
According to J.D. Power’s 2014 Canadian Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study, Canadians shopping for vehicles online tended to rate OEM website performance lower than their counterparts in the U.S. The study, which ranked all OEM automotive websites on a 1000 point …
In the run up to the introduction of Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) on July 1, Montreal-based technology company Opt-in.ca is providing dealerships with a free consultation regarding the new legislation. Once in effect, CASL will restrict the use of commercial …
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings to a range of industries, including the automotive sector, has issued its first sustainability report. The 72-page Axalta Coating Systems Sustainability Report 2013, prepared in accordance with the …
Chief Automotive Technologies has introduced a patent-pending collet style target attachment kit to enable shops using the Chief LaserLock Live Mapping system to accurately measure any vehicle, regardless of material type. The Collet Style Target Attachment Set for Non-Ferrous Vehicle …
On the surface, it might seem that tomatoes and cars don’t really have a lot in common. But researchers at Ford Motor Company and H.J. Heinz Company see the possibility of an innovative union. As the issue of sustainability in …
RAM, DODGE AND CHRYSLER CANADA CHIEF TALKS PRODUCT, MANUFACTURING AND THE FUTURE OF AUTO RETAILING At the Canadian auto dealer studios in Markham, Ont. our columnist and automotive journalist Petrina Gentile had a chance to speak with Reid Bigland, President …
Attendance for this year’s Edmonton Motor Show, hosted by the Edmonton Motor Dealer Association (EMDA) from April 10-13, reached a record number — 83,279, up from 80,125 in 2013. Bob Vilas, Executive Director with the EMDA and manager for the …
It’s a great sign when the public takes to a major automotive event. And that appears to be the case with the Vancouver International Auto Show (VIAS), hosted by the New Car Dealers Association (NCDABC) of B.C. at the Vancouver …
Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) will soon be upon us. As of July 1, any commercial electronic messages (CEMs) sent to a recipient over a Canadian-based network will be subject to strict guidelines. And if those guidelines, namely the categories of …
