Maria Soklis has been named to the newly-created role of President, Cox Automotive Canada. Soklis will lead the development and execution of Cox Automotive’s Canadian business strategy and operations. Soklis, who was previously vice-president and chief operating officer of Kia …
The Automotive Recyclers of Canada and Summerhill Impact have chosen the four winners of their second annual Grants in Gear Funding program, which finances Canadian environmental projects. The four winners, from Ontario and Alberta, will each receive $25,000 to …
The OpenRoad Auto Group is involved in a special #DriveforCancer fundraiser benefitting the BC Cancer Foundation. The OpenRoad Group is providing a supercharged 2015 BMW 650i xDrive Cabriolet to the MacKenzie family to drive during the 2015 Diamond Rally, held …
Mexico is leading global car sales, according to the latest Scotiabank Global Auto Report. “Mexico has posted the strongest gains in new car sales across the world this year, with first-quarter volumes surging 22 per cent above a year earlier …
More than two thirds of car buyers are likely to test drive a vehicle if they are “delighted” with their experience on an OEM website, found J.D. Power. According to the J.D. Power 2015 Canadian Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study, videos, …
The Edmonton Motor Dealers Association is easing into a two-year transition plan. Bob Vilas, current Executive Director of the association, has passed on the Motorshow responsibilities to Eleasha Naso, who has been with the association for 13 years and is …
The Zipcar car sharing service is gaining traction in Canadian cities, including Ottawa, which may threaten auto dealers operating in metropolitan markets. Zipcar announced recently in a written release that it’s membership service is now available to Ottawa residents, businesses …
The AutoCanada Inc. dealership group released its financial results on May 7 for the first quarter of 2015. AutoCanada operates 48 dealerships representing 56 franchises in eight provinces. Here are a few noteworthy highlights: Gross profit from existing and new …
Porsche Centre Langley celebrated the opening of a brand new 42,000 sq.ft. facility on May 6, 2015. Located in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley, this Porsche dealership is part of the OpenRoad Auto Group is one of only two Porsche sales …
Apps continue to be a hot topic for dealers, and suppliers to the automotive sector continue to improve their apps for a better customer and buying experience. One such supplier is TrueCar, which is rolling out new upgrades to its …
About 75 per cent of drivers would consider buying a vehicle online if they could, found Accenture. Accenture surveyed 10,000 consumers in eight major countries, and looked into their buying habits and preferences. The company found 80 per cent of …
Compact utility vehicles are now the most popular segment in the U.S., reports TrueCar. In the first quarter of 2015, compact utilities in the U.S. grew to 15.6 per cent. That’s higher than compact cars, which captured 15.1 per cent …
