Dealerships understand the importance of digital merchandising — but they struggle with how to differentiate their dealership online, according to a HomeNet Automotive analysis. The company’s analysis reveals that 83 per cent of dealers believe they can boost margins and …
Vehicles from Ford, Chevrolet and Toyota are among the top consumer preferences this holiday season, according to a study from U.S. personal finance website ValuePenguin.com. “Whether people are buying it for themselves or as a gift for another, Ford, Chevrolet, …
Porsche Cars Canada in December announced an agreement with Electrify Canada that would give owners of the brand’s first electric vehicle (the Taycan) three years of charging at Electrify Canada public charging stations across the country. “Every Porsche is a …
Pickup trucks, more than SUVs, appear to lead the trend in consumer interest across Canada, according to autoTRADER.ca’s annual Top Searched vehicles list. The Ford F-150 remains the most searched vehicle in Canada, now for five consecutive years, although Dustin …
Average employment in the Canadian auto industry was up 1.0 per cent between 2018 and 2019 as of the end of Q3 this year, with data from Desrosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) revealing a boost in the auto retail sector. As …
J.D. Power recently announced a merger with Autodata Solutions — a move that will greatly widen the company’s offerings in the auto industry. The combined company will operate under the J.D. Power name. Autodata Solutions is a provider of Software …
OpenRoad Auto Group held an elaborate gala event on December 12 to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Rolls-Royce Cars Vancouver, B.C. Nearly a hundred guests attended the event, which included a custom diamond anniversary chandelier, and celebrity chefs Scott …
Strathcom Media, which has operated under a number of OEM programs in the past, is now the official FordDirect Certified Website provider for all Ford and Lincoln dealers in Canada. “We’ve been delivering dealerships with online solutions for over 20 …
There was a palpable feeling of excitement and pride in the air at the grand opening of Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd.’s first-ever Canadian parts fulfillment centre on November 7, 2019. With more than 100 guests in attendance, including representatives from …
The 2020 CADA Summit will seek to bring to life the association’s report on the future of auto retailing that was released earlier this year. Speakers at the Summit will explore five key themes from the report, Driving the Road …
Ray Tanguay, former Chair and President of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) and Paul Hollands, former President & CEO of A&W, are the newest members to join OpenRoad Auto Group’s Board of Directors. “I’m incredibly honoured to welcome Mr. Tanguay …
In an effort to better support dealers in Western Canada, SiriusXM has added two new District Managers to the prairies and restructured its field team to include regional managers across the country. “We are pleased to welcome two new District …
