Technology was in the spotlight at the 2019 LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California. Concepts and production vehicles showcased innovative automotive technology — all designed to give us a glimpse of what cars will look like in the future. …
Canadian auto dealer toured the massive show in Las Vegas, with an eye on what might interest Canadian car dealers. If you’ve never been to the SEMA Show, make plans to attend. It stands for Specialty Equipment Market Association, and …
As we prepped this issue of Canadian auto dealer, our editorial, sales and video teams were all knee deep in our plans for covering and attending the CADA Summit, the Canadian International AutoShow and NADA — all which happen within …
Experiential retail. Direct-to-consumer commerce. Look for a lot of coverage on these two topics (closely linked topics, in fact) in Canadian auto dealer in coming issues. They are very important in terms of the current transformation of retail across categories. …
Canadian agency Nerd Auto, based out of Quebec, has launched its advanced car dealer website solution that includes an instant translation feature, website-to-social synchronization, and quick load times for mobile and desktop users. If you’re curious about the company’s name, …
Ontario-based Georgian College and Oro Station announced a partnership in February that will help expand opportunities in the region for academic programming, research and innovation, and apprenticeship and skilled-labour training focused on emerging automotive technology. Oro Station is a 200-acre …
It’s no secret that the retail/auto retail sectors are experiencing significant change and disruption due in large part to shifting consumer needs and expectations. Sales managers are needed to help their salespeople through these changes, but a recent report from …
Canadian-based Steele Auto Group has expanded into the United States after acquiring its first U.S. dealership: Luling Chevrolet Buick GMC in Luling, Texas. The group already has 40 dealerships in Eastern Canada, and now one in the U.S. that serves …
Chris Rawson has been tapped as the new Vice President of Participating Programs at Sym-Tech Dealer Services. Rawson was promoted to the position, which places him in charge of overseeing dealer relations and management of Sym-Tech’s Participating Programs across Canada. …
Average sales per dealer franchise have declined due to a slowdown in new light vehicle sales in 2019, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). “In 2017, the average franchise sold 548 vehicles annually and in 2018, this number fell to …
OpenRoad Auto Group has announced a new charitable program that will benefit several non-profit organizations in B.C. as part of the company’s 20th anniversary celebration. The dealer group will be celebrating for the entire year, and has decided to kick …
“The wave of the automotive future is electric.” That’s according to a statement from the Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS), which welcomed more than 40 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles at this year’s event. Of those more than 40 vehicles, 14 …
