Dealer-FX has released a new mobile app that notifies dealership employees and customers of vehicle status updates, according to a company news release. Known as Dealer Messenger, the app basically adds mobile functionality to the existing web-based application to improve …
Lexus, Honda, Toyota and Porsche received the most model-level awards during J.D. Power’s presentation of its 2019 resale value awards on August 21, which recognizes the best resale value across 26 model segments after three years of ownership. “One of …
The Government of Canada continues to push for the uptake of electric vehicles across the nation — its latest move being the investment of nearly $2 million for Quebec-based Mogile Technologies to develop two EV infrastructure solutions for the province. …
Marc Garneau, Canada’s Minister of Transport, recently announced a new Alexa service that would provide consumers with vehicle recall information. Known as “Vehicle Recalls Canada”, the service must first be enabled through the Amazon Alexa application before it can be …
It’s no secret that automakers are testing various technologies, including augmented reality (AR) experiences — the latest one being Mercedes-Benz USA and its new interactive consumer exhibition, which debuted at this year’s U.S. Open tennis tournament. The AR experience features …
Desjardins and Hydro-Québec on Monday announced the opening of the first electric vehicle urban superstation in the province at the Complexe Desjardins in Montreal, Que. The project features four 50-kilowatt charging stations and is part of Desjardins’s overall plan …
Lincoln Tech and Mazda North American Operations have entered a partnership that will allow Mazda dealers to recruit automotive technician students as they near the end of their training at Lincoln Tech Queens campus in New York, according to a …
In April, Cox Automotive Canada said it would bring Kelley Blue Book, a leading provider of vehicle valuations in North America, to Canada. True to its word, the company recently introduced two bilingual industry solutions for dealers to the nation: …
U.S. car owners are spending more time and money to improve the appearance of their vehicles without going to the dealership, according to a recent study by car-care product supplier Chipex. The study reveals that drivers are doing the maintenance …
Automotive retail is not the only sector going through massive change; the car rental market is also emerging and evolving thanks to consumer preferences and a greater focus on mobility options, among other things. The car rental industry in North …
Digital retail solution provider Mobials has enhanced its AutoVerify offering with the ability to generate credit-qualified leads by responding to certain inquiries during a consumer’s pre-purchase research. “This new innovation includes a full restructure of the AutoVerify user flow to …
The national median price of a vehicle in Canada, which includes new and used cars, SUVs and trucks, has increased by 3.5% and 6.8% respectively, according to the autoTRADER.ca Price Index for July 2019. The average price for a new …
