It might be better than cumbersome regulatory action to curb emissions I’ve written in this space before about carbon taxes, as they become a common policy tool in more and more jurisdictions in Canada and elsewhere. Since the federal government …
A look back at the year that was and a glance ahead to 2018 Welcome to a new year! First, the bad news: there’s a good chance we’ve started the first year in six that won’t set (yet) another new …
Those that know me well sometimes accuse me of being more interested in the future than the present. It’s a fair observation, and when it comes to the auto industry, I do sometimes like to let my mind leap forward …
It’s always a privilege for me to get an up close and personal view of the CADA Summit. Starting about a year before the event, our organizing committee meets regularly and we engage in discussions around topics, speakers and how …
On the heels of a recent survey that revealed that millennials don’t see dealerships as the types of places they want to look for careers, I visited a dealership with a giant gong that rang out every time a new …
The automotive industry calendar is particularly busy at this time of year. I look forward to the auto shows in Montreal, Toronto and Detroit and industry events like the CADA Summit. For the most part, these events are a lot …
In a world filled with distractions, where more people consume their news in social media feeds, and take in info at a glance, advertisers — and not just car dealers — will have to find more innovative ways to interrupt …
Many Canadian dealerships have made great strides in boosting transparency, as you will discover from the feature story in this issue. But although steady progress has been made in sales and service, it hasn’t yet fully made it to most …
It’s one thing to have someone describe swimming to me, but it’s another thing entirely to jump in. And I figured it was time to make that jump and assess the electric vehicle experience. To do this, the gang at …
As you read through this issue of Canadian auto dealer, or any other for that matter, you’ll discover a consistent theme about the forces of change and disruption that are impacting Canada’s auto dealers. Our editorial team covers a lot …
Mistaken perceptions of business owners fueling outrage in business community In the middle of summer, when much of the country was in vacation mode, Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau dropped a set of corporate and small business tax proposals that …
It’s well known at this point that consumers spend time online before they step into your store. New research also proves that millennials will be attracted to digital displays in your dealership. While not surprising, there are few dealerships yet …
