Amid the screech and grind of mangling metal and the popping staccato of shattering glass that echoed from the crushing of two stolen SUVs recently, the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC), warned that such actions should be a clarion …
Ford Motor Company is collaborating with seven of the world’s largest automakers and 15 U.S. utility companies to develop technology for plug-in electric vehicles to talk to the utilities via the cloud — a move that would help manage energy …
As education costs continue to rise, the dream of achieving post-secondary schooling is becoming more and more difficult for young people in communities across Canada. In Durham Region, Ontario, the idea of providing a financial leg up to help those …
In recognition of its second year in the Ontario market, Desjardins, the largest financial cooperative group in Canada, invited dealer customers (and Canadian auto dealer) to a special gathering during the Honda Indy Toronto weekend on July 18-20. “We allocated …
Rotary Lift is expanding its Shockwave-equipped line of vehicle lifts to include four-post models, providing substantial time savings and improved productivity for quick service technicians. The company’s patent-pending Shockwave technology, which already drives the world’s fastest two-post and inground lifts, …
Pfaff Automotive Partners has announced that it will be the exclusive Canadian importer and dealer for premium Italian auto manufacturer Pagani. The company, Pagani Automobili S.p.A. was founded in 1992 by Argentine Horacio Pagani and is based in Italy. “We …
Online shopping for purchasing a car has never been more popular. But what about if you want to compare leases through an online channel? According to participants of a recent survey from Wantalease.com, in the U.S., many respondents wouldn’t even …
As vehicle design and construction evolve, so too must collision repair procedures, equipment and facilities. To help those working in the industry learn more about the latest techniques for welding modern high-strength steels and aluminum Elektron is presenting a free …
As part of its ongoing commitment to serve the unique needs of the Canadian market, Manheim has named Danny Fayad as Vice-President of Sales and Business Development for Canada. Fayad will report to Mike McKinney, Regional Vice-President of Operations, East. …
Next year’s National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo, will be held at the Moscone Center, San Francisco from Thursday, Jan. 22, to Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. This will be the 16th time that San Francisco has hosted the …
Dealers looking for additional peace of mind and perhaps lower insurance premiums, might be interested in the likes of Panasonic’s WJ-NV300 video surveillance solution. Designed for use by small and medium-sized business (under which category fall many auto dealerships), the …
DealerSocket has announced the introduction of a new product that promotes service retention during F&I and service opportunities. MarketPlace Loyalty is a pre-paid maintenance product linked with executable strategies through email, phone, and direct mail reminder campaigns, all from DealerSocket …
