Abnormally wintry weather across Canada in March did nothing to cool down the record pace of new-vehicle sales that has so far typified 2017. With 187,540 new cars, trucks and SUVs sold, fully 7.1% more than in March 2016, last …
According to new research, the percentage of Canadians who intend to purchase a car or truck in the next two years is higher than those surveyed a year ago. Ontarians are most likely to buy, while residents of Saskatchewan/Manitoba (combined) …
Several financial and partnership supports for the Tropicana Pre-apprenticeship Training Program for Auto Body Collision and Damage Repair were announced on Monday at a kick off event for the 2017 class. Currently in its eighth year, the pre-apprenticeship program, funded …
TradeRev and ADESA have struck partnerships with some of Canada’s largest dealer groups, according to a news release. The agreements turn ADESA into the exclusive physical auction partner of some of Canada’s largest dealerships while making TradeRev’s mobile app these …
The federal government has announced that it is investing $120 million to establish infrastructure for electric vehicle charging and refuelling stations for alternative fuels such as natural gas, and to support technology demonstration projects. The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of …
The auto retail industry is experiencing a “digital marketing revolution” and auto dealers need to adapt and innovate, auto and marketing industry experts told dealers attending the 2017 Auto Dealers Innovation Series hosted by Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA). “How …
Auto dealers, GMs, OEM representatives, and marketing experts attended the Facebook Automotive Summit to learn how to leverage the latest digital marketing tools on the world’s largest social network to drive auto sales. “Canadians now spend more time on their …
Consumers can now check prices and availability of parts while reserving their order online through NAPA Canada’s newly launched website, NAPACanada.com. To support its digital retail sales strategy, the company is increasing its use of the Flipp platform for publication …
One of Canada’s largest automobile dealership groups, AutoCanada Inc., has named Mark Warsaba as its new Senior Vice-President & Chief Operations Officer, effective April 1, 2017. “I have tremendous confidence in Mark’s ability to align our business with industry-leading operational …
Potential car buyers are radically different from each other when it comes to the sales language that will attract their attention, says new research released by CDK Global, with different consumers responding in opposite ways, depending on the words used. …
Enjoy our photo gallery from Media Preview Day at the the 2017 Canadian International AutoShow. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”12″ gal_title=”CIAS 2017″]
Canadian auto dealer walked the floor and talked with dozens of suppliers about their offerings and the general “buzz” in the industry this year. “Having a cross-section of dealers from all over the world in one central location is really …
