Software giant Dealertrack Technologies, Inc. is involved in another acquisition. This time it’s with DealerSocket, a San Clamente, Calif.-based company that provides marketing, sales, customer experience, DMS and data mining solutions to car dealerships. The two companies announced they have …
An intelligent electric vehicle charging system (IEVCS) might be able to spur more consumer interest in electric vehicles. That’s the thinking behind Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro (NOTL) and Tech Mahindra Ltd. who have announced a partnership to build an IEVCS. The …
AutoCanada Inc. is continuing its western expansion by adding Don Folk Chevrolet, a Kelowna B.C.-based dealership, into its fold. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close within 30 days. Don Folk Chevrolet operates a …
Former Nissan Canada executive Ted Lancaster has been named the new Vice-President and COO of Kia Canada Inc. The automaker said Lancaster will be responsible for both the daily and strategic operations of the sales, marketing, after sales and legal …
Safe-Guard Canada is relocating to a new office in Mississauga, Ont. The company, which provides F&I services to OEMs and dealers across Canada, said its new and relocated facilities in Mississauga offers more space for its growing call centre and …
Just like Canada’s automotive sector, General Motors of Canada is also undergoing many changes, particularly to its suite of products and technologies. Canadian auto dealer columnist and automotive journalist Petrina Gentile wanted to learn more. She travelled to General Motors …
AutoNation has gotten even bigger. The largest automotive retailer in the U.S. has agreed to acquire 16 more stores, representing $600-million in combined annual revenue. The deal includes 13 stores in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee from Carl Gregory Enterprises, and …
Sym-Tech Dealer Services, a Canadian F&I provider, has named Chris Cawston as its new President and General Manager. “As Sym-Tech continues to grow and add more dealers across Canada, I am confident that Chris is the right person to lead …
Few Ontario consumers are aware of OMVIC’s all-in pricing policy. That’s why the provincial vehicle sales regulator has launched a four week consumer campaign to raise awareness about all-in advertised pricing. The law requires OMVIC-registered dealers to include all fees …
CarProof is focusing on growing its strategic relationships in the auction and fleet segments, and has hired Richard Pasta to take on the role as Manager, National Strategic Accounts. “We are very excited to build new and expand existing strategic …
If you’re talking about adaptive cruise control or lane departure warning systems to potential customers, they might be nodding their heads in understanding. Chances are they have no clue what you’re saying. A new study by the University of Iowa …
CarProof is helping OEMs and dealers spread the word about safety recalls by offering Manitoba drivers free vehicle history reports. The London-Ont. based company, which provides used vehicle reports to Canadians, has calculated there are close to 100,000 vehicles on …
