Following on from neighbouring Nevada, the state of California has now officially sanctioned the use of driverless vehicles. And is perhaps to emphasize the point, governor Jerry Brown showed to the signing ceremony riding in a self driving Toyota Prius, …
According to a survey by DMEautomotive in the U.S., pre-paid complimentary maintenance plans are increasing customer retention in dealership service departments. Nearly three out of five people polled who purchased such plans said they planned to have their vehicle serviced …
Generally, auto dealers are a fairly competitive bunch but market share takes a backseat to sharing the wealth when the members of the Motor Dealers Association of Alberta (MDA) come together to support Special Olympics. This past weekend, the 28th …
Following on from its tentative agreement reached with Ford Motor Company on Monday, the Canadian Auto Workers’ union has said that ongoing talks with Chrysler Group and General Motors are proving “constructive.” CAW president Ken Lewenza recently told CBC news …
At the Paris Motor Show later this month, Lexus will officially unveil its LF-CC hybrid concept. This, another dramatic coupe, which follows on from the well received LF-LC concept unveiled at the North American International Auto Show last year, boasts …
In response to speculation last week that he could step down by the end of next year, Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally has officially stated he doesn’t plan to retire, at least for the foreseeable future. During a press …
Edmonton based dealer group AutoCanada Inc. recently announced today that it has signed a renewal of its credit facility with HSBC Bank Canada. Besides renewal, this new deal also results in a boost in the amount of credit available through …
At a Safety Research Forum yesterday, Toyota announced the expansion of its partner-based automotive safety initiative with the launch of seven new research programs in partnership with leading research institutions from across North America. The seven new programs are being …
In Fort McMurray, Alta., Northstar Ford, run by Marty Giles, was hit by thieves over the weekend. He and his staff returned to the store to find three of their vehicles, a brand new Ford F-150 Harley Davidson edition, a …
It wasn’t just the weather that was hot in August. New vehicle sales in Canada maintained the hot pace they’ve been on for most of this year, with 149,301 units sold. That total is up 6.4 per cent from August …
Given the lack of progress in talks between the Canadian Auto Workers’ union and the Detroit three automakers, Chrysler, Ford and General Motors, plus the possible threat of a triple strike, it appears there’s a real possibility of at least …
Since it originally launched in July, One-Eighty’s Mobile Showroom has proved a welcome tool for dealer sales staff, providing them with essential tools while on the go. The net result allows greater flexibility when conducting business and also speeds up …
