After the success of last year’s inaugural CADA Summit in Toronto, many were wondering what to expect in 2014. A lineup of industry heavy hitters was deemed a prerequisite and with the likes of Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat SpA …
Even though new car dealers continue to face a whole host of challenges from the government and industry south of the border, Forrest McConnell, III, 2014 Chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association, said dealers are risk-takers and they can …
At this year’s CADA Summit in Toronto on February 12, one of the key topics discussed will be dealer consolidation. In some respects it can be argued that Canada is following the U.S., where dealer groups really began expanding their …
There seemed to be a clear message at this year’s National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Expo in New Orleans, La., namely to ensure the economy keeps ticking along and consumers are able to continue buying cars in order …
According to Boulder, Co.-based Navigant Research, global sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) rose by more than 55 per cent last year, with the market expected to grow steadily through the end of the decade. And, along with sales of …
Yesterday, SiriusXM announced an agreement to extend its relationship with Nissan through December 31, 2018. Nissan North America is also significantly increasing penetration of SiriusXM factory-installed technology across the entire Nissan model lineup. “We are thrilled to extend our relationship …
General Motors has said it is predicting modest global auto industry growth in 2014 driven by demand in the U.S., China and Europe. Based on this outlook and the introduction of key vehicles globally, the company expects its total earnings …
February 12 will soon be upon us and among those looking forward to the second annual CADA Summit in Toronto are the most recent Laureates, Al MacPhee, Joe Medina and Sean O’Regan. Recognized as achieving top status in the industry, …
Rhino Linings Corporation has said it continues to see expansion in the number of automobile dealerships adopting its sprayed-on truck bed liners as part of their aftermarket service operations. Last year, auto dealerships accounted for 20 per cent of the …
Roy Speed & Ross has announced a new brand strategy, designed to help the company better reflect its corporate mission of “Helping Dealers Protect Drivers.” Moving forward, the company and its services will be carried under the name RSR Global. …
In order to provide an enhanced customer experience — one that’s more closely aligned with the Canada-U.S. marketplace, BMO has announced the formation of a new consolidated Automotive Finance Group. This new structure is designed to provide dealerships with a …
Auto-Jobs.ca has announced that it will be consolidating its position as the premier Canadian automotive industry personnel recruitment provider. The firm said that over the next few months, it plans to solidify its position in the Ontario market. The initial …
