Mind-blowing implications
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 …
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CADA Summit musings
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 …
Study reflects importance of improving online, dealership experience
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 named President and CEO of J.D. Power
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 to be first woman President of TADA
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 to change name to Carfax Canada
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 reduces dealership wait-time with online platform
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 to install 200 EV charging stations
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 …
China’s GAC Motor to attend 2018 NADA Show
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 …
Dealers ready for Canada Night at NADA party
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 launches agency distributor in Okanagan Valley
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 …
CBB February used index at highest level in years
February 2018 experienced the highest index level for the month since tracking began in 2005, according to the Canadian Black Book Used Vehicle Retention Index, which provides insights and statistics about the health of the used car market in Canada. …
