Safe-Guard Products, recognized as a pioneer and also a key provider of products and services in the F&I field, recently announced that it had been acquired by investment firm Goldman Sachs, in partnership with management from H.I.G. Capital. Safe-Guard, which …
Billed as the last word in terms of Lexus performance and quality, the LFA supercar has now ended its production run, leaving the brand without a true halo model for its retail network. As a result, given the new strategy …
Recently, Canadian auto dealer attended Quorum Dealer Management Systems’ inaugural management customer conference, held in Toronto. On November 27-28, dealers from across Canada and also parts of the U.S. descended upon the Crowne Plaza hotel in Etobicoke, near Pearson Airport …
Although rumours have been circulating that the alliance between General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen was in question, the automakers recently confirmed signature of major agreements regarding cooperative projects. These include the development of small multi-purpose and crossover utility vehicles …
Three of Canada’s top automotive CEOs will take part in a manufacturer’s panel at the CADA Summit event being held at the Hilton Toronto on February 13, 2013. These automotive leaders are part of more than 20 all-star speakers and …
Despite lenders south of the border easing credit restrictions and offering more non-prime and subprime financing, the actual delinquency rate on vehicle contracts continues to fall. According to TransUnion, one of the largest three monitors of auto lending in the …
Despite controversy over fuel mileage claims as a result of EPA testing procedures, Ford Motor Company has said that its new C-MAX has become the fastest-selling hybrid ever at launch, garnering 8,030 sales in its first two full months on …
DealerRater recently announced Canadian availability of its comprehensive online reputation and social monitoring platform, 360Certified. The premium platform is now available to new dealership customers as well as an upgrade for existing Certified Dealers throughout Canada. As the name might …
In recent months, General Motors has been facing a supply glut on some of its vehicles, notably its full-size pickup trucks. As a result it has been increasing incentives to enable dealers to reduce supply inventories which were running at …
On Friday, December 7, the Trillium Automobile Dealers’ Association hosted its annual Christmas Lunch. With over 600 registered guests including dealers, suppliers and industry professionals it was a great way to celebrate the past year and look forward to 2013. …
On February 5th, 6th and 7th, First Class Educators (FCE) will host its third annual Digital Marketing Strategies Conference. The event, which has been well received by dealers has not only become noted for its educational workshops hosted by top …
For the 10th straight year, employees at Chrysler Canada’s Windsor Assembly Plant have participated in the city’s largest toy drive. Five new Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans full of new toys valued at over $15,000 were …
