TADA golf tournament a ‘resounding success’
Almost 300 dealers, suppliers and industry leaders came out swinging, ready to golf at the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) 2016 Annual South Tournament on June 15, 2016.
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Marc Bourassa takes reins as new CADA Chairman
When he finishes his term next year, CADA Chairman Marc Bourassa will become the longest serving Chairman in the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association’s 75-year history. That’s because he stepped up to the plate from his role as First Vice-Chairman to …
Search Optics expands operations
Digital marketing company Search Optics has recently expanded its presence in Ontario and Quebec, providing digital marketing strategies for dealers to boost sales. “Relocating to larger space in Montreal allowed us to support our bilingual customers in Quebec and doubling …
Auto industry vital to Canada
The impact of the auto industry is important to Canada’s economic welfare, according to new research from Unifor, a private sector union. The study said that 125,400 people are employed in the North American auto industry, contributing millions to local …
Kijiji names new Head of Sales, Auto
Kijiji announced it has appointed Leanne Kripp to the position of Head of Sales, Auto. Kripp joins Kijiji’s Toronto office, where she will be responsible for heading up the national autos sales team. She will work on identifying business opportunities …
VHRs now available to LeaseBuster users
Consumers looking to exit their current lease through LeaseBusters can now access CARPROOF’s vehicle history reports (VHRs). The companies said that access to VHRs will help ensure customers have access to the complete history of the vehicle they are considering. …
Ten years of excellence
It’s been ten years since the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association launched its national CADA Laureate dealer recognition program. To mark the tenth anniversary, the association recently held a special two-day event that brought out past CADA Laureate winners together from …
First impressions
When we first interviewed John White about his new role as President and CEO of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), he had only been on the job for a few days. Now, a few months later, after having criss-crossed …
Shopping tools can boost customer satisfaction
A recent study by J.D. Power shows that the use of online shopping tools can significantly improve satisfaction among consumers shopping for a new vehicle. Four key elements, including information/content, appearance, speed and navigation, were measured to determine how useful …
Richmond Acura opens at Richmond Auto Mall
Richmond Acura has announced its relocation to the Richmond Auto Mall, located at 5580 Parkwood Cres. in Richmond, B.C. The new store will open it’s doors on July 25, 2016. The 33,000 sq.ft. space includes a state-of-the-art service area featuring …
AMVIC nabs curber
The Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC) has charged Abe Martens under the province’s Fair Trading Act for selling a vehicle without a licence. Martens plead guilty to being a curber and was fined $3,450. He was also ordered to …
Alberta’s auto industry has big economic impact
According to a recent study, Alberta’s new car dealers sold nearly 242,500 new vehicles in 2015, amounting to $16.9 billion in retail sales. This represented 22.4 per cent of Alberta’s total retail sales compared to 20.3 per cent nationally.
