PR has a key role in closing the information gap around Chinese OEMs in Canada I recently had the opportunity to attend the Beijing Auto Show and visit Chery Automobile’s headquarters as part of the company’s International Business Summit to …
A disciplined strategy can help dealer groups grow, acquire or exit You’ve worked hard over the years to grow your dealership group. Dollar after dollar, deal after deal, customer issue after customer issue, you have scaled your business to a …
BC consumers are responding to affordability, incentives and flexibility in the EV market For the past several years, the conversation around electric vehicles in British Columbia has often been framed in absolutes. Governments established ambitious sales targets, manufacturers accelerated electrification …
From showroom excitement to team culture, Saturdays remain the heartbeat of dealership operations I’ve always had a soft spot for Saturdays in the car business. Early in my career, they became embedded in my concept of the “work week.” Sure, …
Dealerships embracing shallow AI strategies risk higher costs, weaker operations and competitive decline Walk through your dealership tomorrow morning and there is a good chance someone on your team is already using artificial intelligence tools the dealership has never approved. …
Honest self-evaluation remains the foundation of strong dealership leadership and culture In today’s automotive retail environment, leadership matters more than ever. Markets shift quickly, consumer expectations evolve daily, and dealership teams are under constant pressure to perform. The difference between …
Go Auto has gone Hollywood, acquiring Toyota of Hollywood, a Los Angeles dealership on Sunset Boulevard with a history dating back nearly seven decades. The Alberta-based dealership group announced this week that it has purchased the store, which opened in …
Amanda Zhang is joining McManes Automotive Partners following a 23-year international career with Mercedes-Benz, marking a return to Alberta for the automotive executive. Zhang most recently served as CEO and board chair of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and head of the company’s …
Job satisfaction among U.S. dealership employees remains relatively high in 2026, although CDK Global’s latest workplace study identifies a notable weak spot among employees early in their dealership careers. The 2026 CDK Dealership Workplace Study found overall job satisfaction at …
Canadian used wholesale vehicle prices were nearly flat last week as depreciation slowed significantly, according to Canadian Black Book’s latest Market Insights report. Overall market values fell 0.05 per cent for the week ending Sept. 5, compared with a 0.20 …
The U.S. automotive market continues to show resilience despite economic uncertainty, with Cox Automotive pointing to steady sales and growing demand for older used vehicles as signs that consumers continue to adapt. While tariffs, elevated interest rates and affordability concerns …
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Andrew Reutsky, the lead researcher from Harvard University that just released a new report: “Automotive Retail Advertising in Crisis.” The study found as much as 62% of dealership ad spending can’t be …
