From bricks to clicks
There’s a lot of buzz in the auto industry about the industry’s changing business model and the move from bricks to clicks — where customers can complete some or all of steps to shop, finance and buy their vehicles online. …
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CADA Summit reflections
As each new year begins, industry conferences and auto shows kick into high gear, and I attend a flurry of events in rapid succession. But the one that I enjoy most each year, and learn the most from, is the …
Next generation search
Canadian firm patents innovative search technology that can search live vehicle inventory from within your online display ads Every so often, you come across something that strikes you as such a darn good idea, that you wish you’d thought of …
AutoTRADER drives web traffic through native ads
Dealers who are thinking about cost-effective marketing solutions should take a page out of autoTRADER.ca’s book. The classified site says its native ad campaign on Yahoo has been so successful that performance across these ads has outpaced the industry benchmark …
Branded Mobile App helps dealers connect with customers
Co-Auto Co-Operative Inc., has announced it will provide branded Mobile App solutions to its dealership members that will help foster relationships between dealers and their customers, in addition to driving revenue. “A branded mobile app has become a staple for …
Financing at record highs
Data from Experian Automotive shows loan amounts are hitting record highs as U.S. consumers rely more heavily on financing to purchase their next vehicles. The company’s latest study revealed new vehicles purchased with financing in the fourth quarter of 2014 …
Proposed U.S Bill could mandate repairs on recalled vehicles
New legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would require cars subject to safety recalls to be repaired before they can be registered. The Repairing Every Car to Avoid Lost Lives (RECALL) Act, sponsored by Senators Richard Blumenthal …
AutoPlanet gains a foothold in Southern Ontario
AutoPlanet Automotive Group is establishing a stronger presence in Southern Ontario after acquiring Performance Auto Group. Based in Niagara, Ont., Performance Auto Group — the largest automotive group in Niagara — services nine dealerships and carries 16 brands across the …
Auto sales set a hot pace in cold February
In spite of record cold weather in much of the country, auto sales in Canada maintained a hot pace in February. Sales of 109,248 new vehicles during the month were up 3.2% from year-ago levels, almost matching January’s 3.4% improvement. …
Lexus earns top spot on 2015 Car Brand Report Card
For the third year in a row, Lexus was the king of all brands on the Consumer Reports’ 2015 Car Brand Report Cards, earning the highest overall score, announced the publication. Lexus scored a total of 78 points based on …
Berkshire Hathaway become “car guys”
Now that Berkshire Hathaway has completed its acquisition of Van Tuyl Automotive, Warren Buffett is looking to add more dealerships to his company’s holdings. “We are now car guys,” said Buffett, in his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders for …
Cancel Anytime Lease program popularity surges
Vehicle leasing is on the rise, but having a non-prime or lower credit rating makes it difficult for consumers to reap the same benefits as new car lessees. That’s why DriveTime, a used car dealer and financing company, has made …
