When Jim Inster, sole proprietor of Inland Chrysler Dawson Creek, looks back over the years as he celebrates four decades as a dealer, it’s a career highlighted by historic events. They include John F. Kennedy’s assassination, interest rates rocketing to …
Winnipeg dealers through Auto Dealers Build are pitching in to provide a new home for a deserving couple and their children. Auto Dealers Build is part of the Habitat for Humanity program, currently celebrating its 25th anniversary in the city. …
Auto West Group opened its new $2 million MINI dealership at Cambie and Shell Road in Richmond, B.C. in July with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The dealership includes environmentally-friendly features and its black coloring is a dramatic backdrop for the …
The New Car Dealers Association of B.C.’s 2013 Vancouver International Auto Show will be held March 26-31, 2013 in the new Vancouver Convention Centre overlooking the city’s scenic inner harbor. The show moves from the B.C. Place Stadium, where the …
Facebook and google will both present at the fourth annual DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES), a digital marketing event for innovative dealers being held October 21-23 at the Bellagio Las Vegas. The session, sponsored by digital marketing leader Dealer.com, will take …
Anyone who’s anyone in the auto industry will be fighting for a ticket to the 40th anniversary Charity Gala for the Canadian International Auto Show. Canada’s largest auto show will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year and is holding a …
The ontario motor vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) has issued a warning about a potential (and rather elaborate) fraud scam that targets automotive dealers in the province. This follows a recent incident concerning a retailer located within the Greater Toronto Area. …
After their highly successful Social Media boot camp event in February, the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) is organizing a series of Digital Dealer events across Ontario in September. Organizers say there are still spots available for all three Digital …
Controversial Corporate Average Fuel Economy targets that would require automakers to meet a fleet wide average of 54.5 miles per gallon U.S. (4.3 L/100 km); were finalized on Tuesday, August 28. These latest regulations aim to build upon existing mandates, …
Manheim recently named Ryan Stubbs General Sales Manager for operations in Canada. The company says that in his new role, Stubbs will lead Manheim Canada’s field sales teams and strategies, partner with location staff to enhance customer service and develop …
Although the physical aspect of sampling a new car is a hugely important part of the buying process for consumers, Nissan is experimenting with an additional step. Using Microsoft’s Kinect for Windows technology the automaker will provide consumers with a …
BMO Retail Dealer Finance recently appointed Jim Ruff as their new regional sales manager for British Columbia and the Prairie provinces. The company says that as regional sales manager Ruff will be responsible for the teams of Relationship Development Specialists …
