Ford of Canada launched a program known as “Built to Lend a Hand” to help its customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also working with dealerships to ensure the health and safety of both customers and employees. As part of …
The 2020 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has been canceled due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. The show was initially set to take place in Detroit in June, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the convention centre …
Montreal-based Leader Auto Resources (LAR) and U.S. private equity firm Resilience Capital Partners announced a partnership on March 30 to expand LAR’s dealership sourcing and service business in the U.S. LAR’s existing U.S. business will be rebranded as DealerShop. Canadian …
With tighter restrictions in place due to COVID-19, the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association has now moved its weekly meetings to the digital sphere. The meetups will take place online every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and …
On March 30, the federal government provided more details about its wage subsidy program that aims to provide relief to dealerships both big and small — and particularly its employees. The program now aims to deliver a 75 per cent …
Michael Carmichael, President & CEO, UpAuto wrote a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging his government to help restore consumer confidence after the pandemic by creating a National Job Loss Insurance Fund that would underwrite job loss insurance nationally …
Canadian auto dealer launched a new resource page today for dealers across the nation to ensure they have access to information they need during, and even after the COVID-19 pandemic. The page includes links to federal and provincial resources, information …
Digital Air Strike is hosting daily webinars through April 2 to help dealers survive and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dealers can browse the list of available webinars on the company’s website here. “As people are being directed to practice …
As dealers across the country struggle with the restrictions imposed on them by their respective provinces to combat the spread of COVID-19, many are wondering what the federal government is doing to help their situation. Canadian auto dealer connected with …
On March 25 the federal government invoked the Quarantine Act, which requires by law individuals entering the country by sea, air or land to self-isolate for 14 days as Canada seeks to curb the spread of COVID-19. The federal Quarantine …
CARFAX Canada may not be able to conduct in-person visits and sales support collateral during the COVID-19 crisis, but the company is offering several savings and waving fees to support dealers. “COVID-19 is affecting our families, friends and businesses in …
Automotive lease prices in the U.S. have dropped on several mid-size cars and SUVs this month, as OEMs are offering aggressive deals on a number of vehicles due to the sales slump that has resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re …
