Calgary dealer Perry Itzcovitch, of the Hyatt Group and Mercedes-Benz Downtown Calgary, talks about what’s changed in the past month, what is being done at his downtown Calgary dealership, the new protocols that have been put in place, and a …
Small pickup trucks were the only segment to record positive sales for the first quarter of the year, up 4.8%, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). It’s a notable change not just because Q1 experienced a 20% decline in sales …
When the Government of Quebec announced that dealerships across the province were not considered an essential service, Groupe Vincent in Shawinigan was one of the few exceptions, for emergency needs. Maxime Vincent, President of Groupe Vincent, said they were able …
Kia Canada has partnered with Food Banks Canada to deploy new vehicles and a $200,000 “kick-start” donation to support national hunger relief efforts in the country amid COVID-19. “We’ve moved Canadians with safety and confidence for more than 20 years,” …
Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Peter Hatges, Partner, National Sector Leader, Automotive KPMG in Canada about how the OEMs are handling the pandemic and the impact it will have on their operations — with a look to …
In March, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Honda Australia announced drastic changes to its business and dealer network that could lead to the shutdown of numerous dealerships across the country. In a news release, Honda Australia said the company is restructuring …
automotiveMastermind has published a 35-point checklist for dealerships that are preparing to reopen their service and/or showroom doors. “As dealers prepare for the day that they can reopen their showroom doors post COVID-19 shutdowns, many may feel uncertain about where …
Dealerships in the Greater Montreal area are now preparing to reopen their showroom doors on May 19 — a week later than previously announced by the provincial government. Elsewhere in the province of Quebec dealerships have already started their progressive …
With dealerships effectively closed across much of Canada since mid-March, analysts predicted that April’s new-vehicle sales could be reduced by as much as 80%. Unfortunately, their forecasts weren’t off by much. Actual sales of just 45,833 new units in the …
SERTI has published a COVID-19 page on its website for dealers; it includes information on contactless service and online sales that incorporate the company’s web and mobile solutions. “Tools are already available to keep your business moving — see how …
The Government of Ontario has released strict safety guidelines to allow certain businesses in the province to reopen — including dealerships. Published on April 30, the government said it worked closely with four provincial health and safety associations (HSAs) to …
Quebec dealerships garnered another victory when the provincial government gave them the green light to reopen their sales departments on May 4, after more than a month of closure due to COVID-19. The one exception is Montreal and Laval — …
