April 15 marked the first day that dealers in Quebec could gradually begin to re-open their dealership parts and service departments to offer repair and maintenance work on vehicles. That may not seem like a big deal for dealers elsewhere …
Andrew Rains, Chief Commercial Officer at automotiveMastermind, discusses support for dealers during the pandemic including webinars, training, and providing resources. He said the company is adapting its operations to match what dealers need at the moment.
CarGurus is offering subscribing dealers in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. “contactless options” to help them safely connect with consumers about the vehicles they would like to purchase. “For those shoppers who are looking to buy a vehicle and …
Marketplace data from autoTRADER.ca’s March 2020 Price Index report indicates that there has been a modest impact on Canadian vehicle pricing through the early days of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The national medium price of a vehicle (cars, SUVs and …
Niel Hiscox, publisher, Canadian auto dealer, talks with Blair Qualey, President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC, about government and industry association response in the face of the pandemic, and local impacts — including postponing the …
Niel Hiscox, publisher, Canadian auto dealer talks with industry expert Brent Wees, Strategist/Speaker, idea.meet.plan, about using the time when dealerships are closed to engage teams in strategic planning, and considerations to help ensure it provides a measurable impact on businesses …
The federal government has released additional information about the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program, following initial updates provided in March and on April 1. More information has been provided on what constitutes an eligible employer, which is described as …
Dealers in Quebec may feel a sense of victory, if not, reassurance, on April 15 as their parts and service departments re-open to resume repair and maintenance work on vehicles. Canadian auto dealer called several dealerships across the province this …
The Truth About Insurance published a guide for Canadian vehicle owners on what to do to keep their home and car coronavirus-free. Dealers can use the information, which includes expert advice from D. Gilson, PhD, — a published author and …
Todd Bourgon, Exec. Director, Trillium Automobile Dealers Association discusses the pain points dealers are facing, helping move governments to enable full e-commerce, and recognizing suppliers for supporting dealers. Bourgon says national and provincial dealer associations are working more closely than …
Brian Murphy, VP, Research & Analytics at Canadian Black Book, explores recession scenarios and talks about the economy, short- and long-term projections, new and used vehicles, and residual values.
Christy Fines, GM, Barrie Chrysler/400 Chrysler discusses how her dealerships are adapting protocols for the pandemic and beyond, staying in contact with her team with social media and other technology, and trying to stay close to customers in a post-pandemic …
