With a protectionist U.S. administration on one side and the potential for a second COVID-19 wave on the other, Canada needs to pursue a national strategy to attract global talents and enhance business investment. Vehicle sales in Canada have made …
From showrooms and online processes, there are few areas, if any, that will escape transformation. The evolution of the retail automotive industry is ongoing and ever-changing: COVID has sparked a revolution. The following trends are here now and while some …
Many dealerships have quickly embraced digital retailing during the pandemic, speeding up its adoption and adaptation within auto retail. But digital retailing by itself is not the solution, according to Dominic Sigouin, President and CEO of Quebec-based Noahvik Consultants. In …
It’s no secret that digital retailing has gained tremendous traction since March, accelerated by COVID-19. What the data shows is why it works so well, and why it is unlikely to go away anytime soon. The importance of digital retailing, …
The effectiveness of your dealership’s sanitization process relies heavily on the products being used, which begs the question: are you using the right solution? It is an issue that Mitchell Moshenberg, Co-founder of WeCleanCOVID19.com, addressed during an interview with Canadian …
The U.S. automotive industry’s recovery continues to be slow but remains on track for the month of August, with an anticipated seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 14.9 million — up from July’s 14.5 million pace but down from 2019’s …
External environments, cell phone use (texting, talking, and emailing), and changing console settings/infotainment systems are the top factors distracting Canadians when driving a vehicle, according to a web survey conducted by Ad Hoc Research for Desjardins. “Every fatality and every …
SWTCH Energy, a Toronto-based electric vehicle charging company, raised CA$1.1 million to expand its product and service offerings to metropolitan areas across North America. The company aims to establish itself as a main component to urban EV ownership and even …
Vito Paladino, Senior Director of Sales and Aftersales at Audi Canada, has been tapped to become the company’s new president on September 1, 2020. He will succeed Giorgio Delucchi, who has been promoted to Head of Sales, Region China and …
Producing the annual CADA Laureate award issue detailing the winners and finalists is always an amazing part of the Canadian auto dealer publishing schedule. Not only do we get to showcase the 15 finalists and three winners, but we get …
For car dealers, this isn’t their first rodeo. They’ve lived through recessions and economic downturns of all shapes and sizes, OEM bankruptcies, onerous factory image overhauls and all manner of upheaval — and survived. But even by the standards of …
Counterfeit parts can put businesses and customers at risk while the business may not be aware their original genuine OEM part is an imitation, according to Original One Parts. It is a good argument for dealerships seeking to convince consumers …
