It’s no secret that there are fewer younger vehicle buyers in the market today than a generation ago. We touched on that a little in last week’s e-newsletter, including the findings from a study done by the University of Michigan’s …
DealerFire has been selected as a 2013 Google Engage All-Star, competing among 14,000 leading agencies from around the world. The 2013 Google Engage event, which is running this week (August 13-14) is a program that helps to enhance companies that …
Edmonton, Alta.-based AutoCanada Inc. recently announced its most profitable quarter in history. The dealer group, which operates 31 auto retail locations in six provinces and has more than 1,500 employees, posted a gross profit of $68.4 million for the quarter, …
Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) recently announced continued support for Georgian College’s Automotive Business School of Canada, in the form of a four-cylinder engine cutaway and drivetrain display as new learning tools for the automotive program. Before reaching Georgian College, the …
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 …
