On November 14, 2013, the Dilawri Group of Companies celebrated the official grand opening of Mercedes-Benz Langley with a gala event featuring vehicle displays, an original film premiere and entertainment from celebrated Canadian jazz vocalist, Matt Dusk. Emceed by automotive …
Manheim Canada has announced that Steve Coulman will join their leadership team as Director of Commercial Accounts effective November 25, 2013. In his new role, Coulman will focus on the needs and opportunities of key remarketers in Canada, developing strategic …
Because they are lighter, can withstand higher temperatures and offer other benefits, ceramic composite disc brakes are being increasingly offered as factory options on performance vehicles. However, those same properties that make ceramic disc brakes desirable also make them susceptible …
CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) has signed a contract with a sector-leading technology vendor, Quindell, to provide its members and insurance customers with new telematics technology and services. CAA SCO is exploring the use of telematics to provide its …
CarProof, recognized as Canada’s largest and most trusted vehicle history report provider, has received Deloitte’s 2013 Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500 awards, two distinctions that recognize technological innovation, entrepreneurship and rapid growth. This marks the third time in three …
DEALER DEBATES, MARKET TRENDS AND EFFICIENT MOBILITY Following on from Mike Nieuwkuyk’s presentation, was Josh Bailey, vice-president, Research and Editorial with Canadian Black Book, who gave an overview of Canadian vehicle market trends. Bailey started out talking a little about …
PART ONE: Steady growth, more demanding consumers Any opportunity where people get a chance to meet, network and share ideas can only serve to benefit those who attend. And so it was the case on November 14, during the second …
The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) has said it is disappointed with the stance the Ontario provincial government has taken regarding the Drive Clean program. The association has called on Queen’s Park to reduce the program’s fees (currently $35 plus …
Following its success last year, the J.D. Power TalkAuto Canada conference makes a welcome return in 2013. Taking place once again at the Toronto Congress Centre on Dixon Road in Toronto, Ont. on November 14, it will include a variety …
LeasePlan Corporation says it plans to expand its North American service offering to include Canada in January 2014. LeasePlan and the Canadian fleet management company Foss National Leasing Ltd. (FNL) have entered into a licensing agreement whereby FNL will operate …
According to NADA Used Car Guide, wholesale prices for used vehicles south of the border fell to their lowest level in three years last month. Prices were down 3.5 per cent — almost a point higher than the decline in …
Cadillac has announced the appointment of Uwe Ellinghaus as chief marketing officer, Global Cadillac. Ellinghaus, who will be responsible for leading Cadillac’s global strategic marketing and brand building, will assume his new duties on January 1, 2014. “The addition of …
