Accelerate Auto took part in an executive roundtable featuring leaders from across the Canadian automotive industry who are championing diversity and inclusion at all levels. The virtual event was sponsored by Scotiabank and moderated by Stephanie Henry, On-air Personality for …
HGreg INFINITI Laval has been named the top ranking INFINITI vehicle retailers across Canada for the second year in a row. To date, HGreg INFINITI Laval is the only Quebec dealership to reach the top of the Canadian ranking for …
Keyloop company RAPID RTC announced a new strategic partnership with AutoTrader.ca that is designed to enhance the online car shopping experience for Canadians. Keyloop specializes in digital communications and lead management for the automotive industry, and announced this week that …
Ivy Charging Network, ONroute and their partners, Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) have announced the opening of six EV fast-charging stations along highway 401. “These new EV fast charging stations will boost EV ownership, support …
The pandemic has opened eyes and disrupted the buy/sell game. Certainly 2020 and 2021 were very interesting times. The pandemic created an environment for significant consumer and business pressure. Some of this materialized in many industries as numerous small businesses …
Without the early hype and fanfare the technology is moving ahead A couple of years ago, vehicle electrification and autonomous, self-driving capabilities were the two hottest topics in the field of automotive technology. Since then, the trend toward electrification has …
To really serve their customers well, dealers need to understand the home charging options too. For nearly a decade, charging an electric vehicle (EV) or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at home has remained relatively unchanged. As the new …
Take the fear out of factory orders by being proactive. In Part 2 of this column, we will explore other elements to consider as part of your factory-order sales process. FINANCE/LEASE PRE-APPROVAL SERVICE Your dealership currently allows your customers to …
Time to raise the red flag about what’s coming up, and how to manage the inevitable. As a general principle, the non-prime market did somewhat well over the course of the pandemic, due to government aid. The help consumers received …
Some dealers are reluctant to adopt an EV strategy. The tipping point is coming. Automobile dealerships will look very different in the future. While it is still debatable how much market share electric vehicles will have, they will play a …
The transition to zero emission vehicles away from internal combustion vehicles has been a preoccupation of mine in recent columns, and this is not without merit, as multiple governments within Canadian borders and beyond are moving swiftly to accelerate that …
Dealers discuss key challenges with supply shortages and their ripple effects, while also exploring how they are adapting to the situation. In 2021, a dealer in Quebec City summed up the new and used vehicle inventory shortage in two words: …
