Category: News

Canadians lack info about trade-in

June 15, 2016

Most Canadians feel they are in the dark about the value of their trade-in vehicles, found Canadian Black Book in its recent poll. The vehicle value provider found 82 per cent of the more than 1,000 Canadians surveyed said trade-in …

DealerSocket supports Fort McMurray relief

June 15, 2016

DealerSocket has joined forces with its customers to help Canadians impacted by the wildfires that have engulfed Fort McMurray, Alta. The automotive solutions provider said that all setup fees collected in May and June are given to the Canadian Red …

Mark Rousseau named new CARPROOF President

June 15, 2016

Mark Rousseau has been named the new President of CARPROOF, announced parent company Carfax. Rousseau has a track record of success with pioneering companies, said the company in a written release. “The CARPROOF commitment to providing trusted information that helps …

Drive Clean E-Test not free after all

June 15, 2016

Despite earlier reports that the Ontario provincial government planned on cancelling the mandatory Drive Clean test fee, it will continue to be in effect, according to the Liberal Party 2016/2017 budget. The Drive Clean program was created as a temporary …

Inspiring creativity

Axalta Coating Systems is once again hosting its Paint Outside the Can contest in which technicians use their creativity to paint and decorate an empty paint can. “Auto body paint repair requires many skills — problem solving, troubleshooting, critical thinking …

Improving EV adoption

June 11, 2016

EVs aren’t big sellers. But some manufacturers are banking EVs will be the driving force of the future. At least, that’s what Carlos Ghosn, Chair and CEO of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and Chair and CEO of France’s Renault Group, …

Lending a helping hand

June 11, 2016

When tragedies strike, dealers are often there to support their communities. Dealer associations across Alberta, in collaboration with the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), have rallied together to raise funds for dealership employees affected by the wildfires in Fort McMurray, …

Big, bold, beautiful

June 11, 2016

The show floor at NYIAS was packed with head-turning designs both inside and out The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) is one of the largest auto shows in North America. Amid dozens of global and North American debuts, there …

Big changes ahead

June 11, 2016

Disruption was the theme of the day at CADEX 2016 It was a packed house at the fifth annual CADEX East Management Conference, as Nova Scotia dealers convened at the Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax on April 15th to discuss …