The average days to turn for used vehicle inventory listed for sale continued to decline last week and is now at a 14-day moving average of 46 days — down three days from the previous week, according to Canadian Black …
Efficiency is the new benchmark for success according to Roadster’s latest Dealer Impact Study, which was conducted by Roadster and the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) in the United States and done in two “waves” to analyze the effects of …
The recovery of the Canadian automotive industry from the first wave of COVID-19 has been “volatile and inconsistent” across the industry, but retail sales as a measure of performance can help shed light on the uneven nature of it all. …
The pandemic’s negative impact on Canadians and businesses has been significant, but it has also helped propel certain areas of the automotive industry forward — giving rise to new tools and practices that meet social distancing standards. SERTI, an IT …
Vehicle presentations are on the verge of extinction. They not only need to be saved — they can be, through modernization. The Gray Whale, the White Rhinoceros and the Siberian Tiger were once on the endangered list and have been …
The popularity of the pickup truck in North America and the potential electric trucks being developed could help pave the way for wider EV adoption. Most of the world’s major automakers, and more than a few startups, have now committed …
A look at what to expect and how to ensure Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) remain cyber-safe. October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time when it is important to raise awareness about potential issues related to computers and security. …
From my perspective, the issue of climate change is personal. I consider myself an environmentalist, and I generally try to do my part — whether it is recycling, using my car as efficiently as possible, or watching my overall footprint …
What months of pandemic data reveal about EVs and what that means for dealerships. Earlier this year, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the Canadian and the United States economies to a nearly instantaneous halt. After months of dealing with the crisis, …
The federal government revealed new plans and promises during its Throne Speech, and while there are some wins for dealers — a tax on luxury goods could impact high-end vehicles. Weeks after the resignation of the finance minister and the …
COVID-19 is a crisis like we have never seen, but there are ways to pull through this unprecedented period of uncertainty. Many of us have, at one time or another, successfully worked through a crisis. Although always significant, the cause …
A unified path is needed to move F&I forward, one that embraces digital, focuses more on the client persona, and ensures good practices are being conducted to boost consumer confidence. Finance and insurance (F&I) has arguably been the slowest department …
