Heading into the future
I’m going to be hitting the road shortly to see first hand what many are describing as the near future of the automotive purchase experience. Specifically, I want to play around in some of the new digital showrooms that are …
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Restoring trust
Consumers think they know how much their used vehicles are worth. They’ve spent hours researching their make and model online to come up with what they think is a fair appraisal. What’s not always factored into the appraisal is mileage, …
The ‘wow’ factor
There was a lot to see at the 2016 Canadian International AutoShow, Canada’s largest expo of cars, trucks, concepts, classics and other vehicles. More than 1,000 vehicles were on display at the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto, Ont. from Feb.12-21. …
The art of the sale
In recent years, staging has become big business in residential real estate. A whole economy has emerged to prepare your principal residence and vacation properties for resale. It’s quite disheartening as a proud real estate owner to hear that your …
The road to reducing emissions
Prime Minister Trudeau recently attended a state dinner held in his honour at the White House, representing the 10th time President Obama has honoured a head of state during his two terms as President. It’s the first time in 19 …
The auto buyer’s journey
The four phases of car buying are thinking, researching, buying and caring. There are three types of buyers that walk into your dealership: “self-serve,” the “facilitator” and the “handhold.” 90% of shoppers make up the self serve and facilitator category, …
John White takes helm of CADA
John White, the new President and CEO of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), recognizes he is replacing an industry legend, but says he’s up for the challenge of leading Canada’s national dealer association. White, an automotive industry veteran with …
Priestner acquires Acura dealership
AutoCanada’s Pat Priestner has acquired SouthView Acura through his holding company, PPH. PPH will control 75 per cent of the dealership, while Dave King, Owner and Dealer Principal, will own 25 per cent, said Priestner. The transaction was reviewed and …
Mercedes Benz Toronto dealerships lend helping hand
For the fourth consecutive year, Mercedes-Benz will be partnering with the Heart and Stroke Foundation to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to customers and the general public. From the end of April to the beginning of November, complimentary hands-only CPR training …
Trucks, SUVs offer low monthly lease prices
Trucks and SUVs are starting to steal the leasing show, said Wantalease.com, a U.S. online marketplace for new car lease deals. The site found a growing number of trucks and SUVs can now be leased for under $350 per month …
Evans appointed VP, GM of Dealertrack Canada
Richard Evans has been appointed to head Dealertrack’s Canadian operations as the new Vice-President and General Manager, replacing Michael McCarthy in the role. Evans is initially working with Michael Collins, senior Vice-President at Dealertrack as he transitions toward retirement. Following …
CADEX 2016 tackled big issues
It was a packed house at the fifth annual CADEX East Management Conference, as Nova Scotia dealers convened at the Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax on April 15th to discuss the issues of the day. The annual half-day conference, organized …
