Canadian dealers will now have access to a suite of deal-producing technology that was previously only available in the U.S. DealerSuccess, an automotive industry research, marketing and training company, announced that it has partnered with Canadian company Wheel’s Automotive Dealer …
The fall season brings with it the BC Auto Industry Conference, taking place this year at the Sun Peaks Resort in British Columbia from October 13 to 14. This annual event is presented by the New Car Dealers Association of …
An all-electric vehicle dealership in Newfoundland and Labrador has been recognized for its national leadership in the promotion and adoption of EVs in Canada. The dealership, Green Rock E.V.S., received the Canadian Electric Vehicle Dealership Inspiration Award for the second …
Record crowds were on hand for the Sept.14 launch of the 2017 Infiniti Q60 and QX30 models at OpenRoad Infiniti Langley. Close to 200 guests attended the Langley, B.C. launch event. Since then several vehicles have already sold, said OpenRoad …
U.S. consumers are torn between safety and the desire for control of their vehicles, found a new survey by Kelley Blue Book. Around 51 per cent of the 2,200 respondents said they prefer to have full control of their vehicles, …
Customer loyalty could be a dealership’s biggest asset, and last year Scotiabank and General Motors formed a credit card partnership to foster just that. “Scotiabank is pleased to celebrate this milestone with our long-time strategic partner, GM Canada,” said Chris …
Disrupt or die was the key message coming out of DealerTalkX Toronto on Sept. 20. Olympic gold medalist and TV host Jon Montgomery kicked off the event with his own story, explaining how taking calculated but unexpected risks moved his …
Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust has officially scooped up another property. The REIT announced it has closed the acquisition of the Pfaff Audi property purchased for $17.2-million. The 69,000 sq.ft. dealership property is located at 9088 Jane Street in …
The Policaro Automotive Family has a new name, look and facility for its new dealership: Policaro Acura in Brampton, Ont. The grand opening of the facility to be celebrated on Sept. 29., will coincide with the launch of the …
After more than three decades as the face of Canadian Black Book, Kathy Ward is retiring from the organization, announced company President Brad Rome. Bill Ward, Kathy’s father, brought Black Book to Canada in 1961, and Kathy became involved with …
Porsche’s financial services department has a new leader. The new President & CEO of Porsche Financial Services Canada (PFSC) is Toronto native, David Williams. He takes on the top job after a two-year stint as Director of Sales & Operations …
When it comes to digital performance, dealers have plenty of room to improve, according to the Yahoo 2016 Canadian auto study. Three in four of the 1,100 Canadians surveyed said they want a better experience at the dealership, with many …
