2014 CADA Summit speaker profile: Glenn Mercer
It’s cold outside and snow is on the ground in many places which means A, the winter holidays are just around the corner and B, not long after them is the 2014 CADA Summit. As we edge ever closer to …
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LGM partners with Mitsubishi to Provide Diamond Care Protection Products
Leading OEM warranty and insurance product supplier LGM Financial Services Inc., has announced a partnership with Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada to be the exclusive provider of their Diamond Care protection products. The Diamond Care suite is enhanced with the …
Richmond Hill Toyota constructing brand new dealership
Since opening in 1994, Richmond Hill Toyota has sold more than 35,000 units, including over 10,000 certified used vehicles, from its current location at 9144 Yonge Street. With the dealership about to embark on its third decade serving the local …
Search Optics joins with Kayne Partners to bolster digital marketing initiatives
Leading digital marketing solutions provider Search Optics, which provides specialization in the automotive sector, has announced a partnership with Los Angeles, Calif.-based Kayne Partners — the growth private equity group of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P., a $24 billion alternative …
2014 CADA Summit preview: Demand for discussion
During the inaugural CADA Summit in 2013, a key (and popular) component were the panel discussions, where industry experts debated economic, dealer and manufacturer related issues regarding the auto industry. In talking with Patrice Maltais, Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) …
MINI Oakville launches Movember moustache campaign
Pledging its support for the increasingly popular Movember, which raises awareness of prostate and testicular cancer, as well as mental health issues in men, MINI Oakville by Budds’ is delivering its own take on the cause. From November 1 to …
LGM contributes more resources to PowerTrain
LGM, a dealer development firm and leading supplier of automotive warranties, insurance and financial products to the automotive industry in Canada, continues to invest resources in PowerTrain, a training division within its marketing department. PowerTrain consists of a content development …
Dueck on Marine celebrates Cadillac CTS launch
In Vancouver, B.C., Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC dealership Dueck on Marine, (located at 400 South East Marine Drive in the city) recently celebrated the unveiling of Cadillac’s new 2014 CTS sedan. On November 21st, close to 600 guests descended …
Ford gets ready for “Black Friday” online shopping rush
Following the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, Black Friday signifies the start of the busy shopping season when, south of the border, both customers and retailers shift into high gear. Ford Motor Company is among the auto manufacturers expecting a surge in …
Special gala event celebrates the opening of Mercedes-Benz Langley
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 announces new Director of Commercial Accounts
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 …
New Rotary Lift Mobile Wheel Lift helps prevent ceramic brake damage
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 …
