In talking with dealers and their staff at this year’s Automotive Boot Camp (May 14-16), the general consensus was that this has become a must-attend event. Brandon Burling of Desert Sun Auto Group, came all the way from New Mexico …
“Looks like I need a new video strategy,” said one dealer during a break at the Motor Dealers’ Association of Alberta (MDA) convention held in Banff, Alta. “Video, video, video,” said another. Indeed, dealers were bombarded with information about why …
A kinder, gentler dragon delivered an inspirational message to auto dealers and industry suppliers at the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association’s (MMDA) annual convention held May 3 at the Radisson Winnipeg. David Chilton, best-selling author and now one of the dragons …
Beginning in May, Chrysler Canada Inc. will begin rolling out OEConnection’s CollisionLink across its dealer network. CollisionLink is an online parts ordering and fulfillment solution that is designed to help dealerships and collision centres increase efficiency by improving parts ordering …
Last year, the Nova Scotia Automobile Dealers’ Association (NSADA) tried a new style of conference, more intimate and interactive, with high profile speakers. This new approach was well received, as the event doubled in size this year when it was …
Sometimes it can be difficult to gauge whether a new venue will prove suitable for an established event. In the case of the 93rd annual Vancouver International Auto Show though, the venue in question helped result in one of the …
Recognised as one of the premier attractions in Alberta, this year’s Edmonton Motor Show (hosted by the Edmonton Motor Dealers Association) promises to be one of the most exciting yet. In talking with Bob Vilas, executive director of the EMDA …
NADA 2013 Convention and Expo, February 8-11, 2013, Orlando, Florida There was definitely a sign that the industry is in recovery mode at this year’s National Automobile Dealer Association Convention and Expo. Perhaps it depends on your viewpoint, but February …
Norman Hébert Jr., Trevor Boquist and Christian Chia welcomed into CADA Laureate family The newly-minted CADA Laureates arrived in style by limousine and entered the Canadian International AutoShow show floor during VIP night wearing their new Laureate jackets as is …
Yesterday, Suzuki Canada Inc. announced that it is realigning its business interests, with the aim of winding down automotive operations and focusing instead on its motorcycle, ATV and Marine divisions. The last Suzuki passenger cars sold in Canada will be …
When the time comes to change the tires on your vehicle, what to do with your old rubber can sometimes appear to be a difficult decision, since traditionally, old tires were very hard to dispose of. Since 2009 however, that …
Canadian auto dealer was the exclusive media outlet covering the CADA Summit event and had in-depth interviews with many of the keynote speakers and delegates. Here are a few snapshots of those interviews: Bob Lutz Keynote speaker and industry legend, …
