Survival strategies for Canadian dealers How can dealers maintain sales momentum if a 25 per cent U.S. automotive tariff is sustained? The Canadian auto landscape has been fundamentally reshaped by the implementation of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian automobiles that came …
Cutting a cheque is just the beginning — you need to build an event strategy Sponsoring an event can provide many benefits for your business, particularly when properly aligned with your target audience and brand positioning. Participation can generate familiarity, …
As dealers brace for what comes next, they need to factor in their succession plans As I sit here today and look back on the first few months of the year, I must say that the results are much better …
Chasing solutions to the skills shortage in the auto sector The auto sector is no different than other highly-skilled and tech-based industries that face a wave of retirements in the coming years. And while skills training and recruitment has been …
Auto dealers can play a key role in helping inform national policy as the new government settles in to power As we discussed in our last column, the federal election is now well behind us. With this new political environment …
OEMs might have different priorities, but research shows consumers remain keen on attending Samuel Clemens, more commonly known by his pen name, Mark Twain, has many famous quotes attributed to him — some real, some fabricated. One of his many …
You won’t find the most cutting-edge tech at the next dealer conference I love attending events and conferences all over the country and internationally. They are energizing and I always leave with new tactics, strategies and ideas to help dealers …
On and off again tariffs and trade wars creating uncertainty and business anxiety How high is up? That was a trick question that my Dad used to ask me when I was a kid. Of course, the question …
After decades in auto retail, I was pleasantly surprised with a recent vehicle purchase experience. Part one of a two part series My partner and I recently decided it was time to think about replacing her four-year-old coupe with something …
Even with slumping demand, vanishing rebates and changing priorities, some dealerships are all charged up about EV sales These are interesting and challenging times for dealers selling electric vehicles because some manufacturers are actively promoting their EV production plans while …
引领世界 (Lead the world) A group of Canadian car dealers took an intensive deep dive into the inner workings of the Chinese auto industry in April with a five-day study tour led by the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association. They came back home …
Celebrating dealer excellence in three categories: Ambassadorship, Business Innovation and Retail Operations. Each year since 2006, three car dealers are named CADA Laureates. It’s an exclusive group, and recognizes outstanding career success and achievement. From among the 3,200 car dealers …
