Penton’s WardsAuto has announced the release of its first annual WardsAuto Fuel Economy Index: State of the Industry report. The study found that average light vehicle fleet fuel economy in the U.S. achieved a record high of 24 miles-per-gallon (9.8 …
BANFF PROVIDED A BEAUTIFUL BACKDROP FOR THE MDA CONVENTION “Looks like I need a new video strategy,” said one dealer during a break at the Motor Dealers’ Association of Alberta (MDA) convention held in Banff, Alta. “Video, video, video,” said …
ATTENDANCE WAS UP AT THE MMDA CONVENTION IN WINNIPEG A kinder, gentler dragon delivered an inspirational message to auto dealers and industry suppliers at the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association’s (MMDA) annual convention held May 3 at the Radisson Winnipeg. David …
In business, any business, you’re only as good as your reputation. And reputation is something a lot of dealers find themselves struggling with. From a consumer standpoint, car dealers don’t often rank amongst the top businesses for reputation. Although this …
According to a study by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute, younger people are significantly less interested in cars and driving than previous generations. Findings revealed that 79 per cent of people aged 20-24 possessed a driver’s licence in …
Recently, the Dilawri Group of Companies opened its new Porsche Centre Vancouver at 688 Terminal Avenue. The new facility is the first in Canada to feature Porsche’s new global corporate identity with its striking exterior, expansive showroom and state-of-the-art service …
Every Rotary Lift vehicle lift model currently certified by the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has now been re-certified to meet the newest ANSI standard covering lift design, construction and testing in North America, ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2011. These lifts are approved to …
We might still be in the month of July but in the grand scheme of things, September isn’t far off, which means a roster of events, including the B.C. Auto Industry Conference, presented by the New Car Dealers Association of …
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. (Hyundai Canada) recently announced that it is partnering with ScreenScape Networks, a leading provider of network-centric digital signage solutions, to power video displays in Hyundai showrooms, as well as parts and service waiting areas. “We find …
How well auto insurance providers are able to handle claims can make or break the relationship with their customers — at least that’s the finding from J.D. Power & Associates’ 2013 Canadian Auto Claims Satisfaction Study. The inaugural study measures …
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of collisions in Ontario and easily one of the most avoidable. That is why CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO), the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Toronto …
Nissan’s battery electric LEAF hatchback is at the heart of an innovative new car-sharing scheme that’s started in Montreal. Some 20 Nissan LEAFs now form the fleet of Auto-mobile, the country’s first 100 per cent electric one-way car-sharing service. Based …
