Jerry Chenkin, president and CEO of Honda Canada will retire at the end of March, ending a career with the company that spans more than four decades. Fellow Honda Canada veteran, Dave Gardner, will step into the role April 1. …
Veteran automotive and technology executive Doug Betts has joined J.D. Power as vice president of global automotive operations. Most recently at Apple, Betts has also held executive roles at FCA-Chrysler Automobiles, Nissan Motor Corp Americas and Toyota Motor Manufacturing. J.D. …
The federal government will provide funding totalling $18.2 million to two Canadian companies that are involved in automotive innovation. The funds will “lead to products and services that are more energy efficient, emit lower carbon emissions and promote healthier communities,” …
The dealership features Hyundai Global Retail Design Space, the company’s newest retail store design which includes a modern, open showroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and a bronze coloured roof. Premium furniture, customer lounges and digital kiosks, tablets and wheel stands are …
While effective CRM use is critical to dealership success, many dealers aren’t using their CRMs nearly effectively enough, according to research from software provider VinSolutions and DealerKnows, a boutique training and consulting firm. They evaluated CRM usage across three categories …
A customized 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, valued at $113,342.05, is the grand prize in this year’s Rock the Road Raffle, a fundraiser for prostate cancer research. Donated by the Trillium Automobile Dealers’ Association (TADA), the car features a 707 …
It’s been apparent for several months that 2016 would be another record year for new-vehicle sales in Canada, barring some catastrophic intervention, and so it was. In spite of a slight, 2.6% decrease in December compared to the same month …
Magna International will use Microsoft HoloLens mixed reality technology to give visitors to CES 2017 a chance to personally experience a car of the future. The self-contained holographic computer will showcase cameras, sensors, LIDAR and radar systems that enable autonomous …
A new era of vehicle safety that focuses on preventing crashes, and not just protecting occupants in a crash is here. Within six years, 99 per cent of all new vehicles sold in the U.S. will have automatic emergency braking …
CADA Summit 2017: Video recap: Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews speakers and dealer attendees at the sold-out event. The theme of this year’s event; Change isn’t coming — change is now was a thread that wove through many …
Exclusive interview: Universus Media President Niel Hiscox interviews Dr. Andy Palmer, President & CEO of Aston Martin at the CADA Summit. Palmer was in town for the global premiere of the AM-RB 001 Hypercar, and shared his outlook for Aston …
Chuck Seguin: Canadian auto dealer columnist Chuck Seguin offers his thoughts on the highlights from the the 2017 CADA Summit. When he wasn’t taking in the presentations, Seguin also conducted video interviews with a number of dealers at the event. …
