As part of an ongoing strategy to move into the collision repair sector, AutoCanada has recently purchased Kavia Auto Body, a SGI Elite collision centre in Saskatoon. Kavia is located close to two of AutoCanada’s dealerships: Dodge City Auto and …
New research by Frost & Sullivan describes pitfalls in the “fiercely competitive” aftermarket sector that can lead to dealerships losing loyal customers, and also prescribes recommendations to avoid these problems and gain customer loyalty. “All the challenges in the automotive …
The automotive sector is the biggest spender on digital transformation of its products and production, says the latest whitepaper, 4 Key Industries Embracing Industry 4.0, produced by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research. The paper forecasts that “this sector’s spend …
It’s taken several years and some disappointment along the way, but Wael Athimni has finally become a Dealer Principal. The 39-year-old native of Tunisia entered the automotive business 20 years ago and as his career evolved so did his aspiration …
Geopolitical turbulence and the fragile and volatile nature of the critical raw-material supply chain could curtail planned expansion in battery production—slowing mainstream electric-vehicle (EV) adoption and the transition to an electrified future. Soaring prices of critical battery metals, particularly lithium …
Connected cars are the way of the future, but who owns the data, and how can user privacy be protected? The relationship between dealers and manufacturers and data sharing is becoming increasingly complex as the technology shifts towards connected cars …
Company Executive VP explains why Yewy is their way to keep up with progress Since launching Yewy, their new online marketplace, on the September long weekend, it’s been a busy couple of weeks for the people at Bruce Auto Group, …
Employees at dealerships in Canada earned an average of almost 50 per cent more money per week in 2021 than the national average for all Canadian workers based on a Canadian Automobile Dealers Association Industry Report that is a follow-up to its …
The French-Canadian singer, businesswoman, blogger and busy mom will now use her unique skills to “enrich Hyundai Auto Canada’s presence in the province.” Inspired by her music, food blog, personal journey, and large social media following, Hyundai Auto Canada has …
Even though he has a great education in the dealership world and is currently managing a Volkswagen store at age 30, Kyle Nelson felt he still needed an automotive diploma to prove himself to manufacturers in hopes of one day …
At the first hybrid meeting of the Canadian Automotive Partnership Council (CAPC), members recognized recent successes in the industry, such as the $16 billion in investments in manufacturing and critical battery components. The challenges and opportunities presented by this time …
Having completed his time with the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association executive board, most recently as Senior Past Chair, Mike Stollery is encouraging dealers throughout the country to become more actively involved for the greater good of the industry. Stollery, …
