The conference room and agenda were both jam packed at the Canadian Digital Dealer II conference held yesterday in Toronto. The event is organized and hosted by the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association, and was the first of three events being …
Following on from neighbouring Nevada, the state of California has now officially sanctioned the use of driverless vehicles. And is perhaps to emphasize the point, governor Jerry Brown showed to the signing ceremony riding in a self driving Toyota Prius, …
Following on from its tentative agreement reached with Ford Motor Company on Monday, the Canadian Auto Workers’ union has said that ongoing talks with Chrysler Group and General Motors are proving “constructive.” CAW president Ken Lewenza recently told CBC news …
In response to speculation last week that he could step down by the end of next year, Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally has officially stated he doesn’t plan to retire, at least for the foreseeable future. During a press …
It wasn’t just the weather that was hot in August. New vehicle sales in Canada maintained the hot pace they’ve been on for most of this year, with 149,301 units sold. That total is up 6.4 per cent from August …
Given the lack of progress in talks between the Canadian Auto Workers’ union and the Detroit three automakers, Chrysler, Ford and General Motors, plus the possible threat of a triple strike, it appears there’s a real possibility of at least …
There’s an old saying that a satisfied customer is more likely to be a loyal customer. A new Maritz Research study has revealed tangible proof to back that saying, and proves that dealerships that make a committed investment in improving …
British Columbia’s first Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) for BC Point of Sale Incentive program has reached a significant milestone, having provided more than $1 million in incentives to motorists in the province who have switched to clean energy vehicles. The …
It seemed like a good place to park: For the past two summers a pair of ospreys — also known as sea hawks or fish eagles — have occupied a nest at the entrance of Salmon Arm, B.C.’s Jacobson Ford …
New Manitoba legislation is setting standards for all vehicle repair shops as it adopts best practices and demands complete disclosure of pricing and fair treatment. Manitobans will be better protected from hidden charges, incomplete information and fraudulent vehicle repair practices, …
Facebook and google will both present at the fourth annual DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES), a digital marketing event for innovative dealers being held October 21-23 at the Bellagio Las Vegas. The session, sponsored by digital marketing leader Dealer.com, will take …
Anyone who’s anyone in the auto industry will be fighting for a ticket to the 40th anniversary Charity Gala for the Canadian International Auto Show. Canada’s largest auto show will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year and is holding a …
