Could small pickups make a comeback?
In terms of vehicle segments that have seemed to have withered on the vine in the last decade, one of the most obvious is small pickups. There was a time, in the 1980s and early 1990s when compact trucks were …
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2013 Ford Fusion designed to minimize allergens
With spring on its way, many Canadians will soon find themselves suffering from allergies once again. And in the fairly tight confines of a car that can often be a bit of a problem. Ford Motor Company has said that …
Pfaff Automotive Partners revs up for GT3 Cup Challenge
This week, dealer group Pfaff Automotive Partners, announced that Chris Green will be lead driver for the Pfaff Castrol Motorsports team; competing in the 2013 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada. This season marks the second consecutive one for the team …
BMW remains cautiously optimistic about 2013
BMW AG enjoyed a record-breaking year in terms of growth during 2012 and, despite uncertainty, remains cautiously optimistic about 2013. Demand for its passenger cars continues to be strong and the automaker is in the process of further expanding its …
Porsche and Nissan dealerships ranked highest in eLead response survey
According to a new Internet Lead Effectiveness survey conducted by Pied Piper Management Company in the U.S., Porsche and Nissan dealerships ranked highest overall. The scores were calculated by using Pied Piper’s patent pending PSI process, which combines mystery shopping …
General Motors announces global Supplier of the Year winners
Recently, General Motors announced its 2012 Supplier of the Year winners, during an evening awards ceremony at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. “Suppliers play a critical role in our business and we’re thrilled to …
Dianne Craig joins dealers in Halifax for the CADEX East Conference on April 5
Dianne Craig, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, will be joining dealers in Halifax for the second annual CADEX East Spring Training Conference. Dianne will be the keynote speaker for the event, and one of a …
MPP Christine Elliott signs Stop the Trades Tax pledge at Owasco Audi
Yesterday, Christine Elliott, Ontario Progressive Conservative Deputy Leader and MPP for Whitby-Oshawa, signed a pledge to Stop the Trades Tax at Owasco Audi in Whitby. She was joined at the ceremony by PC MPP for Simcoe North, Garfield Dunlop, along …
Kijiji Dealer Talk event proves a hit with dealers
Last Thursday, March 7, Kijiji Autos held its first Dealer Talk conference in Canada. Taking place at the prestigious Four Seasons hotel in Toronto, the event drew more than 300 attendees, including both franchised and independent dealers and contained a …
Vancouver International Auto Show revs up
On March 26, the New Car Dealers Association of B.C. will host the 2013 Vancouver International Auto Show, which runs through the end of the month. Now in its 93rd year, the Vancouver show, is being positioned as a significant …
Porsche Centre Vancouver reports best ever February sales
Last week, the The Dilawri Group of Companies (which is currently Canada’s largest automotive retailing group), announced that it’s Porsche Centre Vancouver, location has reported record sales for the month of February. The dealership has seen a 30 per cent …
Dale Lacombe named new Executive Vice President of OEM Sales at DMT
Dale Lacombe, a senior executive with extensive experience in sales and leadership, will head the North American sales efforts of DMT Development Systems Group Inc. as the company builds on its success offering sophisticated information management systems to the world’s …
