What lies ahead for 2019
Our look at what we might see unfold this year With so much talk of change in the air, Canadian auto dealer wanted to see what a few industry observers were predicting for the year ahead. Last year was a …
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Montreal International Auto Show
An electrifying show Press Day at the 76th Montreal International Auto Show in January provided journalists with a glimpse of the transition the Canadian automotive industry is experiencing. A combination of sports cars, luxury vehicles and utility models all made …
CES show hints at future of auto industry
Apple CEO Steve Jobs once said: “Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity – not a threat.” Innovation was definitely the name of the game at this year’s annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that I …
Changing with the times
Ontario-based software development company helps dealers generate more leads while saving money with its digital retailing tools Car dealers want digital retailing tools that will help them increase their sales while also reducing costs, according to Marty Meadows, co-founder and …
Future trends tackled at CADA Summit
Now billed as Canada’s Automotive Summit, the 2019 CADA Summit will explore technology trends, innovation and opportunities for dealers in the evolving auto retail landscape The Canadian automotive industry’s premier dealer-focused event is gaining momentum as keynote speakers, panelists and …
Cars outshine Detroit
Show moving to a new season and losing some of its lustre 2019 marks the end of an era —it’s the last time the North American International Auto Show will be held in January in Detroit, Mich. As of 2020, …
Dealers weighing website options
In February, when Cox Automotive Canada and Trader officially ended their partnership providing websites and related services to Canadian dealerships, the competitive landscape changed overnight. Canadian dealerships who were previously using a Dealer.com website platform sold by Trader now have …
Half of Canadian execs say NAFTA was better
More than half of Canadian executives say NAFTA was better for the Canadian economy than the new USMCA deal, according to a Forum Research poll. Conducted in collaboration with the FP500 and Financial Post, the survey is based on a …
Used vehicle prices mostly flat
The price of a used vehicle has barely changed since the end of 2018 — but the changes may be worth noting. Data from the Dealertrack online credit application network reveals that pricing for most of its Top Funded Used …
ADESA taps Kurt Madvig as VP of product development
ADESA, part of KAR Auction Services, has appointed Kurt Madvig as its new vice president of product development. Madvig has 30 years of automotive remarketing industry experience under his belt. In his new role, he will lead a team geared …
2019 Innovation Award winners revealed
Infiniti, Subaru and Mercedes-Benz have been revealed as this year’s 2019 Innovation Award winners. The announcement was made by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, Ont. “The Innovation Awards now recognize safety, …
Where were tech players?
I had the pleasure of attending Media Day at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit a couple of weeks ago. This has been a highlight of the calendar ever since I started working in the automotive industry …
