Last week, Saab appeared to have found a saviour in the Chinese car company, Hawtai, but that deal quickly went sour. This week, another Chinese white knight promises a reprieve for the long-suffering Swedish automaker. But is it enough to …
DealerTrack Canada, a provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the Canadian automotive retail industry, announced an agreement with TransUnion credit. The agreement gives DealerTrack the ability to offer TransUnion credit solutions through DealerTrack Canada’s Credit Application Network. DealerTrack …
Hyundai Canada announced this week that the base MSRP for the all-new 2012 Accent has been reduced by $1,100 from the outgoing model, while content and technology have been significantly increased. Pricing for the 2012 Accent begins at $13,199 for …
As gas prices soar, reaching over $4.00 per gallon in the U.S., consumers are shifting their focus towards more fuel-efficient cars. According to Autotrader.com’s monthly Trend Engine report, fuel-efficient vehicles like the Ford Focus and Hyundai Sonata made big gains …
New-vehicle sales in Canada remained strong in April, following a record-setting March. Overall sales of 159,942 vehicles were up 6.9 percent from April 2010 and, for the second month in a row, the seasonally adjusted annual sales rate (SAAR) topped …
Jim Pattison Lease has announced the purchase of Wolfe Motors Leasing of Vancouver, BC. Wolfe Leasing has provided service in the Vancouver areas for over 50 years. Despite the acquisition, former Wolfe Leasing employees Patricia Dilanno and Jacqueline Ray will …
Popular third-party dealership review website DealerRater has just announced it will extend its reach into Canada. As part of the expansion process, DealerRater recently welcomed a new Regional Account Manager. The new position will exclusively serve dealerships within Canada. “As …
The TTC and Zipcar, a car-sharing network with more than 560,000 members, strengthened their ties on Friday (May 6th) as they announced a new benefit for Zipcar/TTC users. The announcement sees the placement of eight Zipcar vehicles, to be placed …
Robert C. Stempel, CEO of General Motors from 1990 to 1992, died on May 7 at the age of 77. A 34-year GM veteran and acknowledged “car guy,” Stempel was ousted from his chairman’s job by what has since been …
Looking for a new toolbox, cart, or cart garage for your tech shop? The new Technician Series promises the largest capacity and the best durability on the market, says Lista. The company says its new toolboxes are protected by a …
There’s a new innovation in column lift technology, but you won’t see it. Rotary Lift and its new Mach4T column lift promise all the capability of a regular lift without one important feature: cords. The wireless mobile columns run on …
Services and relationship building are now more influential than product offerings in determining dealer satisfaction with lenders, according to J.D. Power and Associates’ 2011 Canadian Dealer Financing Satisfaction study, which ranks Scotiabank tops for floor-planning and BMW Financial Services highest …
