The automobile dealer industry in Ontario generates 53,000 direct jobs and more than $37 billion in retail sales annually, according to a study by PwC Canada, commissioned by the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA). TADA has shown through its report …
Those that know me well sometimes accuse me of being more interested in the future than the present. It’s a fair observation, and when it comes to the auto industry, I do sometimes like to let my mind leap forward …
It’s always a privilege for me to get an up close and personal view of the CADA Summit. Starting about a year before the event, our organizing committee meets regularly and we engage in discussions around topics, speakers and how …
A recent survey has revealed that car buyers not only spend 60 per cent of their time online, but that more than three quarters of them also use third-party websites like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, according to a study …
Dave Habiger will be taking the reins of J.D. Power as the company’s new President and CEO. The news follows last year’s announcement that Finbarr O’Neill, the company’s longtime President and CEO., was retiring. “J.D. Power is fortunate to have …
Susan Gubasta will be taking the reins as the first woman President of the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) on April 10, 2018. The new incoming President, who is the President and CEO of Mississauga Toyota, brings with her more …
CARPROOF has announced that it will change its name to Carfax Canada in October 2018 to better align with its U.S. equivalent, which is known as Carfax. Both companies are owned by IHS Markit, which aims to leverage the globally …
Ford says it has found a way to reduce the time customers spend waiting around at its dealerships with the launch of its Ready.Shop.Go. platform in the U.S. The new online car-shopping experience is an attempt to meet changing consumer …
Desjardins, a cooperative financial group in Canada with its main roots in Quebec, will be installing 200 electric vehicle charging stations within its network, according to a company news release. “Desjardins Group is determined to tackle the issue of climate …
Chinese automaker GAC Motor will be attending the upcoming National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show to promote its lineup of best-selling vehicles and connect with dealers. The trip to the 2018 NADA Show, which takes place between March 23-25 at …
Canadian dealers attending the 2018 NADA Convention and Expo in Las Vegas this week will have a chance to unwind, network and listen to some great music on Thursday March 22nd with the return of NAD’eh — a dealer focused …
Genesis Motors Canada has announced the launch of its 19th Canadian agency distributor, located in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. Known as Genesis Kelowna, the new agency distributor will serve the Okanagan Valley while also acting as a consumer …
