Online car auction EBlock and custom dealership website designer EDealer have announced two changes to their Canadian team: CEO and Founder Ryan O’Connor is now the new Chief Innovation Officer, and COO and President Jason McClenahan has been promoted to …
Kelley Blue Book editors drove the Audi e-tron coast-to-coast across the U.S. in a continuous 3,025-mile trek that took more than 60 hours in an effort to showcase how reliable electric vehicles can be. KBB’s Ride team drove a 2019, …
Another automaker has joined CarGurus’ Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Partner Program for the Canadian market, which allows the OEM to list CPO vehicles as manufacturer-certified on the platform. CarGurus is an online automotive review and shopping website. Its program, among other …
Canadian Black Book’s retained values index hit an all-time high in November, reaching 108.5 and setting a new recording for two to six year-old vehicles. The expectation now is that the index will flatten in 2020 and present slight declines …
As the decade comes to a close, a few things remain that dealers can check off their list to better prepare for the New Year and help them stand out from the crowd. According to Cox Automotive, the first thing …
Dealerships understand the importance of digital merchandising — but they struggle with how to differentiate their dealership online, according to a HomeNet Automotive analysis. The company’s analysis reveals that 83 per cent of dealers believe they can boost margins and …
Vehicles from Ford, Chevrolet and Toyota are among the top consumer preferences this holiday season, according to a study from U.S. personal finance website ValuePenguin.com. “Whether people are buying it for themselves or as a gift for another, Ford, Chevrolet, …
Porsche Cars Canada in December announced an agreement with Electrify Canada that would give owners of the brand’s first electric vehicle (the Taycan) three years of charging at Electrify Canada public charging stations across the country. “Every Porsche is a …
Pickup trucks, more than SUVs, appear to lead the trend in consumer interest across Canada, according to autoTRADER.ca’s annual Top Searched vehicles list. The Ford F-150 remains the most searched vehicle in Canada, now for five consecutive years, although Dustin …
Average employment in the Canadian auto industry was up 1.0 per cent between 2018 and 2019 as of the end of Q3 this year, with data from Desrosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) revealing a boost in the auto retail sector. As …
J.D. Power recently announced a merger with Autodata Solutions — a move that will greatly widen the company’s offerings in the auto industry. The combined company will operate under the J.D. Power name. Autodata Solutions is a provider of Software …
OpenRoad Auto Group held an elaborate gala event on December 12 to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Rolls-Royce Cars Vancouver, B.C. Nearly a hundred guests attended the event, which included a custom diamond anniversary chandelier, and celebrity chefs Scott …
