GuardTree, a Canadian subscription-based direct-to-consumer warranty company for used cars, has officially launched in Ontario with the goal of enabling customers to quickly and conveniently buy and activate affordable warranty protection for their used cars, online. The company offers a …
Roadster is expanding its range of products to include conversational commerce with the launch of Express Store Live — a new managed chat service. Announced on May 10, 2021, the service instantly connects consumers with the company’s team of auto …
KAR Global division Adesa is adding new condition report capabilities for the American and Canadian market that includes high-definition vehicle undercarriage photos on its reports. The enhanced imagery aims to provide buyers with relevant, actionable data to support confident bidding …
For dealerships looking to increase their used vehicle inventory, they may want to share a message from Kelley Blue Book to consumers — and that is that now is the perfect time to sell or trade-in your car. The message …
An estimate from the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) reveals the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) helped protect nearly 48,000 dealership employees across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data was pulled from the association’s one-year dealer survey, pointing …
Dealer-FX now has an integrated messaging tool for its ONE Platform that allows for easy access to text messaging with customers and internal conversations with employees. The goal is to create a more efficient internal collaboration among employees thanks to …
Monte McNaughton, Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, introduced Bill 288 on May 6 at Queen’s Park, which will replace the College of Trades with a new agency. It was welcome news by the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association …
A special edition of the Chicago Auto Show will take place between July 15-19, 2021 at McCormick Place, thanks to the approval of the state and city officials. It will be one of the venue’s first live and in-person events …
With the recent disruption in automotive manufacturing in Canada due largely to the global microchip shortage, it is worth noting that the 2022 Honda Civic sedan will begin production in Alliston, Ontario and is expected to arrive at Honda dealerships …
Howard Thompson is the new vice president of sales distribution and OEM relationships for TD Auto Finance, taking over for Gino Cozza, who retired in January 2021. He brings more than 30 years of industry experience to the job, having …
OpenRoad Auto Group has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the ninth consecutive year, earning the dealer group a top spot within the Platinum Club designation. This year’s program award winners are among the best-in-class of Canadian-owned …
The federal government will invest $50,000 in the City of North Vancouver to install an electric vehicle (EV) fast charger with the goal of boosting the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), according to an announcement from the Minister of Natural …
