Campbell River, B.C. Hyundai dealer Scott Kilby, informed us about the exciting new dealership which is now under construction. Kilby says that with the existing location having grown to capacity and the lease not being renewed, the time was right …
Scotiabank recently announced the appointment of Kevin J. Teslyk, as Senior Vice-President, Automotive Finance. Teslyk succeeds Ron Porter who recently retired from Scotiabank. In his new role, Teslyk will be responsible for leading the overall strategic direction of the Bank’s …
Part 2: A successful dealer’s perspective Last week, we delved into the first instalment of a two-part series about managing your dealership’s online reputation. With more consumers doing more research online before buying their next car, the way in which …
Although levels have declined slightly from the record highs seen in 2013, dealer satisfaction with finance providers remains high, according to the J.D. Power 2014 Canadian Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study released last week. The study, now in its 16th year, …
Atlanta-based A1 Software Group has launched its iOS simplified auto dealer CRM productivity app, “Selly CRM.” The app is an all-in-one personal customer relationship management (CRM) tool, designed to allow dealerships to to easily manage their clients, vehicle inventory and …
CarProof, recognized as Canada’s most trusted vehicle history report provider today announced the launch of CarProof RECON, a groundbreaking new reconditioning tool, free to CarProof Dealer Members. CarProof RECON was designed as an easy-to-use mobile, tablet and desktop tool for …
Recognizing the importance the automotive industry plays in our economy, the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA), which represents more than 1,000 new car and truck dealers across Ontario has been taking an active role in promoting education and career programs …
PART 1: A LEADING VENDOR’S PERSPECTIVE What others say about you is more important than what you say about yourself. Think about that statement for a minute. If you’re a business, reputation counts. And if those who’ve done business with …
FORD’S COMMITMENT TO CANADA AND THE CHANGING FACE OF AUTO RETAILING Canadian auto dealer traveled to Ford Motor Company of Canada’s headquarters in Oakville, Ont. for a one-on-one interview with the President and CEO, Dianne Craig. Here’s part of the …
Attending Quorum’s North American Tour Customer Conference, during its stop in Toronto on May 20-21, Canadian auto dealer got a chance to attend workshops and see first hand some of the latest developments in the company’s portfolio of products and …
On Monday, U.S-based negotiation free car buying and selling platform TrueCar, announced the results of its first annual TrueCar Buyer Study, which highlights the “trust gap” between consumers and dealers. While buyers fear they will overpay on their new car …
Leading vehicle lease marketplace Swapalease.com, has reported an interesting trend in the U.S., namely that lease credit approvals during the month of May stood at 60.6 per cent, the lowest monthly level of the year and down from January when …
