While most Canadians value safety over cost, more than a third don’t own a set of winter tires, according to a recent Michelin survey. The disconnect most often comes from the mistaken belief that all-season tires are sufficient for winter …
Amazon has launched an online hub for car buyers. General Motors has partnered with ride-hailing company Lyft. Technology is evolving at a rapid-fire pace. And consumer expectations have never been higher. These are some of the forces and changes at …
Global car sales climbed 10 per cent in September — the largest year-over-year gain in three years — according to the Scotiabank Global Auto Report. In Canada, several automakers reported record sales for the month. Scotiabank estimates that purchases totaled …
TalkAUTO Canada returns to Toronto on Nov. 9 with a day full of opportunities to network, learn and discuss what’s happening in the automotive industry. The fifth annual conference is presented by J.D. Power and Canadian Black Book, and admission …
Dealertrack announced it has launched a new Kia-branded Centric Finance Portal (CFP) for all Kia dealers in Canada. The Cox Automotive Canada company said the portal is designed to “seamlessly integrate” with Kia’s systems, providing real-time updates, new vehicle inventory, …
Mercedes-Benz Canada announced a number of executive changes effective Jan.1, 2017. Billy Rodrigues, who joined the carmaker in 2009 as the Central Region Manager, will become National Manager, Pre-Owned, Fleet and Remarketing. Graham MacNab will take over Billy’s role as …
Tools of the trade Bright light – LED lighting system Find what you’re looking for more quickly with Metalia’s LED lighting system for modular cabinets. The lighting system is available for all of Metalia’s modular cabinets of any height or …
Invest in Wi-Fi and other technology amenities in your service lounge, said J.D. Power in its latest study. The 2016 Canadian Customer Service Index Long-Term [CSI-LT] Study, which measures satisfaction and intended loyalty from owners of vehicles four to 12-years-old, …
In the second part of our series on retail innovation, Canadian auto dealer visited the Hyundai Rockar store inside Europe’s largest mall in London, England to experience what some say could well be the future of automotive retail [wzslider exclude=”18329″] …
High-tech solutions make magic happen for Disney customers Disney bills its theme parks as the “Happiest place on earth,” but they can also be among the busiest on the planet, too. And each time the company adds new attractions, whether …
Looking at the service-only centre trend and what it means for your business The Richmond Hill BMW Autohaus is the latest brand to jump on an emerging dealership trend: dealerships that offer maintenance and nothing else. WHAT IS IT? Service-only …
Change is on the horizon for the auto industry There are lots of other folks that have a much better handle on the market than I do, but after being in the auto industry for almost 30 years, one thing …
