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 …
Anyone who’s anyone in the auto industry will be fighting for a ticket to the 40th anniversary Charity Gala for the Canadian International AutoShow. Canada’s largest auto show will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year and is holding a big …
Vehicle theft is an unpleasant experience, both for individual motorists, as well as dealers and fleets. However, some vehicles are more prone to being stolen than others. Recently, the National Insurance Crime Bureau in the U.S., released findings on the …
During discussions with Detroit automakers this week, Canadian Auto Workers’ union president Ken Lewenza, vowed to fight concessions being urged by Chrysler, Ford and General Motors. He cites the fact that all three have recovered from the recession of 2008-09, …
During a recent evaluation of large sedans, hard hitting Consumer Reports, ranked the Chrysler 300 ahead of its competition from Ford and General Motors and second overall after Hyundai’s Genesis. When the dust settled, the 300 had garnered 83 points, …
Owners are buying a higher number of small vehicles that have more seat features than previous models, and they are more satisfied with the quality of the seats, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Seat Quality and …
General Motors announced that it is recalling more than 38,000 Oshawa built 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala 9C1 police cars for front suspension faults. According to a statement issued by GM on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, potential fractures in …
As the market leader in terms of hybrid vehicle sales (over 69,000 have been sold in Canada since the Prius first arrived here in 2000), Toyota is now expanding its Certified Used Vehicle program to encompass hybrid vehicles. “The Toyota …
