J.D. Power’s 2021 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study is at an all-time high according to the company, with the overall level of issues cited by owners down 10 per cent year-over-year. “The study results validate what we have known for some …
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is forecasting 15.5 million sales units for 2021 in the United States, with the expectation that those numbers will reach back into the 16 million range in 2022, according to Patrick Manzi, Chief Economist, …
Al Macht of Sales and Leasing at Mann-Northway (Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac) has been working at the same dealership in Prince Albert, Sask., for nearly 55 years. He is now nearly 80 years old, but in a previous life, Macht …
Canadian auto dealer reached out to SERTI, PBS Systems, and 360 Agency during the 2021 NADA Show to discuss what’s new in terms of products, services and other offerings, and what’s coming up in the pipeline. Nino Malka, National Sales …
Kia recently launched its first virtual auto show for Canada on an interactive and immersive platform that offers participants “front-row” access to its vehicle lineup and special announcements for the spring. The Virtual Auto Show offers a 3D environment meant …
Today’s car buyers are seeking a combined online-offline shopping experience, according to a recent consumer survey by consulting firm Deloitte, and a Harris Poll conducted on behalf of Sonic Automotive. Although 64% of consumers are not comfortable buying entirely online, …
Four of the eight category winners of the 2021 Canadian Car of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year were brands with Korean roots, evenly split between Kia and Genesis, according to Driving.ca. The winners were announced by the …
An earthquake in Japan has impacted half of Toyota’s vehicle assembly lines in the country (14 of 28 plants), and the ripple effects of the situation could be felt as far as Australia and other countries, according to CarAdvice. “Toyota …
Japan’s Honda said its chief executive, Takahiro Hachigo, would step down April 1, 2021 and be replaced by its head of research and development, Toshihiro Mibe. “We would consider using external insight or potential alliances among other actions to make …
Toyota is reportedly investing $210 million into its Buffalo plant in West Virginia to increase the output of its V6 engines, even as it focuses on hybrid and electric vehicles in its lineup. “Toyota said the move will allow the …
Helen Ching-Kircher, Dealer Principal, President & CEO of DFC Auto Group Inc., which includes Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto and Audi Uptown in Toronto, Ont., has been awarded the esteemed Order of Ontario this year. She is well-known for her philanthropy, …
In surveying the COVID-19 pulse of car-shopper trends, TRADER conducted a new survey in January of 300 Canadian car shoppers on autoTRADER.ca who intended to purchase a vehicle within the next six months. They then compared that data to March …
