A recent study released by Canadian Tire outlines that Canadians are more inclined to perform do it yourself repairs and maintenance this summer. According to the survey, an increasing number of Canadians are being pinched by skyrocketing gas prices. So …
Opinions on social media ranged from the next great toolkit to explode your sales, to a bunch of BS that’s not worth the time and resources. Getting a handle on social media was one of the hotly debated topics at …
Subaru Canada announced a new level of integration for its service scheduling. The company’s new mobile site lets customers book appointments on their smartphones. The mobile site lets them book themselves into already available time slots. Before launching its mobile …
Volvo Canada has added CarProof vehicle history reports to its Certified Pre-Owned Program inspection process, helping to uncover detailed vehicle history information that might otherwise remain unknown. Before a vehicle can be considered Certified under the Volvo CPO Program, it …
As the overall economy continues to improve, so does the availability of credit. And as it does, the competition among lenders naturally heats up. All of which means that some new and interesting financing options are becoming available. Scotiabank adds …
Nurse Chevrolet Cadillac in Whitby, ON, has opened a new Envirolube quick oil- change facility that is designed not just to compete with the independents but to provide a superior service for customers. Beyond just expanded operating hours – 7AM-to-9PM, …
Business in Vancouver magazine profiles Mike Trotman Business in Vancouver magazine named B.C. auto dealer and entrepreneur Mike Trotman to its exclusive Forty under 40 list in its January 2011 issue. “It’s certainly getting noticed that’s for sure,” says Trotman …
Manitoba Motor Dealers Association (MMDA) executive director, Shirley Canty has announced plans for her retirement in July 2011. Among her many accomplishments during her career, she blazed a solid trail for women in the automotive field, while also setting a …
Volkswagen, Chrysler also earn awards Mercedes-Benz Canada capped its best year in history with the top spot on the 2010 CADA DSI Survey’s Overall Opinion Index chart, and the company scored a hat trick by winning three prestigious 2010 CADA …
CBB and ALG announce 2011 award winners Knowing which vehicles are likely to return the highest trade-in value in the future, as a percentage of their original price, is important to both sellers and buyers. How vehicles rank in those …
Pro-car mayor opens the show to the public There is a new attitude toward the car in Toronto since the election of Rob Ford as mayor last November – at least in the political ranks. “The war on the car …
Ford, Mercedes-Benz take other awards The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) declared the Chevrolet Cruze the Canadian Car of the Year and the Ford Edge the Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year in a press conference held at the …
