Ford Canada is among the many businesses across the country that is stepping up to make equipment that could help frontline workers as they manage the novel coronavirus pandemic. “By repurposing our production facilities in Windsor to meet the urgent …
The Honda Canada Foundation will donate $500,000 to support essential nutrition and healthcare needs in response to COVID-19. “The time is now and we must act quickly to support our frontline healthcare workers and those in need during these trying …
Steve Chipman, President & CEO at Birchwood Automotive Group discusses how his company’s group of 22 dealerships has adapted to the pandemic, including a Buy at Home program with rebates, payment deferrals and contact-less delivery. Chipman says he keeps in …
In our first missive we sent out on the COVID-19 issue, we mentioned three big unknowns: How bad is it going to be How long will it last … and What will the ramp up period look like once this …
On April 6, TD Auto Finance announced that the company remains open, and offered some information on how it plans to support dealers and customers impacted by the novel coronavirus situation in Canada. “If your personal auto loan customer is …
The 90th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) was cancelled in February, but the press conferences and presentations of world premieres were still offered online in March. “Traditionally, the Geneva International Motor Show is a showcase for the …
TRADER Corporation launched a new Remote Selling Suite aimed at facilitating the way Canadian dealers digitally connect with their customers, as the novel coronavirus situation continues to impact consumers around the globe. The company wants to arm dealers with the …
Canadian auto dealer columnist James Carter, of Vision Mobility, and Mark Thomas, VP of Alliances and Marketing at Ridecell, will offer a webinar on April 16 at 8:30 a.m. PDT on Dealership Success with Shared Mobility. The webinar aims to …
Andrew Tai, CEO of Motoinsight, says his team has been busy working with dealer clients on implementing digital retailing and adapting to the pandemic. Tai, a longtime advocate for digital retailing and improving the online experience for dealership guests, says …
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced changes to the list of essential services, effective as of April 4, with the sales department of car dealerships no longer listed as essential. “The sales departments of all car and truck dealerships in the …
March data reveals that U.K. new car sales plummeted 44.4 per cent as dealerships closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The collapse – while expected – brings new-car registrations down to a level lower than any seen since the 1990s,” …
As General Motors prepares to make more ventilators, which are needed for critically-ill COVID-19 patients, the company will need to source parts from China — and may have to deal with a 25 per cent tariff upon entry into the …
