As the new year begins dealers may be interested in DesRosiers Automotive Consultants’ latest update on automotive employment, which revealed a minor 0.6% increase back in October 2024 although performance for some industries varied. Manufacturing seemed to dip as the …
Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America received $4.5 million in funding from a division of the U.S. Department of Energy for a project meant to develop an industry-relevant template for a 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) facility of the future — where …
Depending on which dealer you talk to and the brand or multiple brands they retail, there is reason for optimism or concern for vehicle sales in Canada this year, according to some people interviewed by Canadian auto dealer. While new …
Online car retailing giant Carvana was in the media and investor spotlight after a January 2 report from Hindenburg Research, called the company’s recent turnaround efforts a “mirage.” Carvana was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. “After …
Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU) has launched a docuseries on Prime Video about the automotive retail industry that shares untold stories they say will shatter industry stereotypes and “reveal a world few get to see.” The series is called …
The Canadian used wholesale market was down -0.21% in pricing for the week ending on Dec. 28, 2024, just prior to the new year. That decline is less than the prior week’s -0.33% and the 2017-2019 average of -0.35% …
For auto retailers that are less familiar with website performance and key metrics lingo, DealerFire, a division of DealerSocket that focuses on automotive digital marketing solutions, has released information on what these indicators are, why they need to be tracked, …
A Canadian dealership celebrated its 100th anniversary in December just prior to the holidays in British Columbia. The century old business is Dearborn Ford in Kamloops and it’s been around since 1924. The dealership endured economic shifts, technological advancements, and …
Toyota is inviting children in Canada to design the car of the future through its 2025 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest meant to encourage kids to express their creative ideas on paper. The contest helps connect children to the automotive …
J.D. Power has released the full list of speakers that will be taking part in its Auto Summit on Jan. 23, 2025, in New Orleans. Auto dealers, providers, and other industry players planning to attend the event can expect to …
As temperatures plummet, dealers may wish to provide consumers with some electric vehicle battery reminders when driving in cold weather conditions — particularly where battery performance and reliability are concerned. They can take a few cues from CTEK, a vehicle …
As cybersecurity companies continue to launch and grow, dealers may see more options at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, which is set to take place from Jan. 7-10, 2025. Automotive cybersecurity and testing solutions company AUTOCRYPT …
