Green cars gain popularity
With more eco-friendly vehicles sprouting up on the market, green cars are becoming more popular with consumers — at least, in the U.S. Each year, the editors at Kelley Blue Book in the U.S. compile a list of the 10 …
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New executive joins CarProof
Karim Hemani will join CarProof’s executive team as vice-president, Consumer Vertical to help the company raise its profile. In his new role, the company said Hemani will be focused on “aggressively expanding CarProof’s value proposition” and raising consumer awareness. He …
Lease credit approvals soften
Lease credit approvals for March have tumbled again — below what Swapalease considers to be a healthy pace. The online marketplace in the U.S. said that credit approvals dropped to just 60 per cent of lease transfer applicants, with the …
2015 Ontario Dealer Day: video highlights
It was a busy day on the showroom floor at this year’s 2015 Ontario Dealer Day, as Ontario dealers and dealership personnel toured Canada’s largest trade show event for dealers. They could check out the booths from exhibitors offering everything …
Millennials, technology a key focus at AudaVision 2015
With a suite of alternative mobility options available to today’s consumer, speakers at AudaVision 2015 agree that dealers need to brush up on their digital strategies if they want to capture consumers —particularly Gen-Y Dealers are operating in a …
Richmond Auto Mall overhaul plans
Richmond Auto Mall is raising the bar for car buyers with an expansion plan to transform its facilities that could total $180 million in investments over the next five years. Gail Terry, the General Manager of Auto Mall Association, said …
Dealers urged to check accident histories
Calgary dealers accepting trade-ins should be aware of new data released by CarProof: about 31 per cent of used vehicles in Calgary have been in an accident. The number of used vehicles that have been in accidents or have a …
Top cars for golf lovers
With the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Ga. kicking off golf season this spring, car buyers will be looking for vehicles that can accommodate their golf gear. Autotrader editors in the U.S. have come out with a list of new and …
Canadian car sales fuel manufacturing gains
Canadian car sales are contributing to a manufacturing resurgence, according to a recent Scotiabank report. “Record auto sales and production across North America are reviving the Canadian auto industry,” said Carlos Gomes, Senior Economist and Auto Industry Specialist at Scotiabank, …
Hyundai message not lost in space
With customer satisfaction becoming the key differentiator between brands, dealers and OEMs need to stand out to get loyalty. Making use of social media tools is often a good way to spread the word. After hearing about a thirteen-year-old daughter …
Used car market blooms in 2015
Data from Manheim shows that the U.S. used car market is off to a hot start in 2015. Citing strong consumer demand from a stable job market and attractive financing, which has helped the new and used vehicle retail market …
Mercedes-Benz dominates the 2015 World Car Awards
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the 2015 World Car of the Year, edging out the Ford Mustang and the Volkswagen Passat. The announcement was made during a press conference at the recent New York International Auto Show where the 11th World …
