A lot has happened since we published the first issue of Canadian auto dealer 10 years ago. In November 2005, Opposition Leader Stephen Harper introduced a motion of no confidence in the Liberal government led by Paul Martin, leading to …
Ten years ago, when I drove down the QEW to meet with the leaders of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), all I had with me were the seeds for a conversation. I had a vision for creating the first …
He may be called the “Retail Prophet,” but Doug Stephens, retail and consumer futurist, plans on delivering more than just off the cuff predictions at the 2016 CADA Summit. Stephens told Canadian auto dealer his presentation will focus on the …
New-vehicle registration volumes for light-duty vehicles in the U.S. reached 17 million, the highest number since 2006 when registration volumes hit a record 17.4 million, reported Experian Automotive. “It’s encouraging to see new registrations return to prerecession levels, with lower …
Quorum has closed on the initial tranche of a non-brokered private placement to help increase the DMS provider’s ability to market and sell to more dealerships and larger groups. The company has issued 8,283,586 common shares at a price of …
Steve Langdon, vice-president of Strategic Business Development for RSR Global, has been named company president effective January 2016, said CEO Karey Davidson. “Steve understands the automotive industry from a dealership, captive finance, OEM and commercial account perspective. He brings a …
Organizers of the Automechanika Chicago training event and exposition are going to have a slightly different agenda for 2017. Show producers Messe Frankfurt and UBM Advanstar will focus on the service repair segment and forego collision repair due to a …
Nissan announced a number of senior management changes within North America, effective Jan. 1, 2016. Christian Meunier, who has been at the helm of Nissan Canada over the last three years, will now lead operations in Nissan North America …
With so many exhibitors vying for attention at auto shows, it can be tough for them to connect with potential customers. But the 2016 Chicago Auto Show organizers have found a way to help bring exhibitors and attendees together on …
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It’s tough for dealers to build and maintain their brands in a crisis, said Jeff Ansell of Jeff Ansell & Associates Inc. Dealers are not always in control of decisions in regard to their brands, added Ansell. That’s why dealers …
Ontario new-car dealers are one step closer to in-house registrations and licensing, which would eliminate wait times at a licensing office and make vehicle delivery quicker to consumers. Spearheaded by Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark, Bill 152 or Cutting Red Tape …
