Edmonton, Alta.-based AutoCanada Inc. recently announced its most profitable quarter in history. The dealer group, which operates 31 auto retail locations in six provinces and has more than 1,500 employees, posted a gross profit of $68.4 million for the quarter, …
Every Rotary Lift vehicle lift model currently certified by the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has now been re-certified to meet the newest ANSI standard covering lift design, construction and testing in North America, ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2011. These lifts are approved to …
We might still be in the month of July but in the grand scheme of things, September isn’t far off, which means a roster of events, including the B.C. Auto Industry Conference, presented by the New Car Dealers Association of …
New Orleans, which has recently invested billions of dollars in major restoration projects, will be hosting the 97th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo next January. It will be the tenth time the convention has been held …
Given the recent news about the city of Detroit filing for bankruptcy, Rod Alberts, executive director of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has delivered the following message: “The Detroit Chapter 9 bankruptcy has been anticipated for some time …
Dealer associations from across Alberta in collaboration with the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) are raising funds to help dealership employees who have incurred losses due to the recent floods in Southern Alberta. “Many of our members’ employees have been …
Rotary Lift has launched its new AR18 four-post alignment lift. Considered to be one of the most versatile in the industry, the AR18 has been designed to meet the requirements of car and truck dealers, as well as independent repair …
The newest members of the elite group of auto dealers deemed the best in the business were unveiled this week when the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association named the three new CADA Laureates for 2013. This year’s 2013 CADA Laureates are: …
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 …
