A new joint venture between Cox Automotive and Holman Enterprises has turned the companies into shared owners of Flexdrive, a vehicle subscription and services platform that allows dealerships to offer vehicle subscriptions as an option alongside buying and leasing. “With …
In an effort to counter perceptions surrounding the drawbacks related to driving an electric vehicle and boost sales, CAA-Quebec held the Electric Vehicle Show between May 26-28 at Place Bonaventure. Through presentations, an EV driving simulator and CAA-Quebec automotive experts, …
The American International Automobile Dealers Association has announced its AutoTalk webinar series for summer 2017. The roster features industry experts from Vogelheim Ventures, Kerrigan Advisors and Carfax and will address the auto sales environment as the second half of 2017 …
Canadian auto dealer introduces Inside Automotive: a new video interview series featuring Chuck Seguin, President of Seguin Advisory Services and Canadian auto dealer columnist. In this first segment, Chuck speaks with Steven Landry, President and CEO, AutoCanada. In this exclusive …
The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) is urging the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Labour to scrap its proposed “joint-employer” provision which could alter the franchiser/franchisee business model. If adopted, the provision would shift employment responsibilities onto OEMs and turn …
BMW Financial Services ranked highest for captive lenders and Bank of Montreal came in first among non-captive lenders in J.D. Power’s annual Canadian Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study. “I think lenders need to look at how they staff themselves both from …
Cox Automotive Canada has launched its first-ever website. The new site — coxautoinc.ca — was launched to showcase Cox Automotive’s Canadian operations, which began in May 2015. It is also intended to assist existing and prospective clients, members of the …
Digital marketing provider Search Optics, launched a new product that it says helps optimize auto dealer lead management by facilitating response times of 10 minutes or less, tracking all leads while providing enhanced customer service through a 24-hour coverage schedule. …
Online automotive shopping platform CarGurus has released survey findings indicating that Millennials have less influence and financial stake in their first car compared to Baby Boomers. The survey also found that despite these differences, a used car was the first …
A recent survey conducted on behalf of tire makers has found that 88 per cent of motorists in Ontario believe fuel efficiency is a driver’s moral obligation. The survey also found that 70 per cent of respondents are unaware about …
Canada’s largest automotive group, Dilawri Group of Companies has named Jerry Chenkin as the Vice-Chair of its Advisory Board. “Jerry has experience in both sales and production facilities, which is unique in Canada,” said Ajay Dilawri, one of the group’s …
Pfaff Automotive Partners has announced the addition of two stores to its group of dealerships. Town + Country BMW and MINI Markham will expand Pfaff’s presence in both the east and west of the Greater Toronto Area, said Pfaff in …
