So far 2023 has been the year that keeps on giving. Giving us optimism, as well as learning, reconnecting and entertainment opportunities that are getting the auto industry excited about what we do again. In January, the Canadian auto dealer …
The Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) finally reappeared on the calendar, after a two-year absence. Although this year’s event was on a smaller scale, due to the supply-chain challenges of manufacturers, visitors still admired and discovered many new vehicles and …
I can’t help but look at our current business situation and describe it with a sports metaphor. At the time of writing, it’s Super Bowl weekend in a few days, the NHL all-star game has just finished and the NBA …
The Canadian auto dealer team took Dallas by storm for three very busy days From the moment we touched down in Dallas, The NADA Show was a flurry of activity for the Canadian auto dealer team. With a full schedule …
When politics become part of industry affairs A few weeks ago, CADA had the opportunity to testify to the Standing Committee of Industry and Technology (INDU) regarding Bill C-244 titled An Act to Amend the Copyright Act. Overall, this amendment …
Higher taxes, more spending, and greater subsidies to “green” energy are just some of the things dealers can expect from the 2023 federal budget, according to the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA)’s latest update. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and …
Canadian auto dealer Senior Editor Todd Phillips interviews Tim Reuss, President & CEO, Canadian Automobile Dealers Association about his association’s formal submission to Ottawa’s proposed zero-emissions vehicle mandate. Reuss explains key areas Ottawa is concerned about including: consumer incentives, the lack of …
Seventy-six per cent of Black Canadians and 82 per cent of non-Black minorities point to a negative experience at a dealership, according to a new study commissioned by Accelerate Auto. In comparison, 64 per cent of white consumers report having …
The federal government opened two calls for proposals for Indigenous-led projects related to zero-emission vehicles. The first falls under the Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI), while the second falls under the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). The news was …
CarGurus released an ebook, called The Art of Online Reputation Management, meant to provide dealers with a head-start on collecting reviews for the next year. The ebook includes reputation management strategies from its Top-Rated Dealers on building trust with consumers …
A couple that set off on a 27,359 kilometre (17,000 mile) journey from the North to South Pole in an electric Nissan Ariya learned some valuable lessons about driving an electric vehicle. Chris and Julie Ramsey wanted to dispel common …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) submitted a formal response to the federal government’s electric vehicle mandate this month. Prior to submitting the document, CADA and OEMs had been lobbying the government to express their concern around a mandate to …
