Heart of an entrepreneur
Holding a sprig of mistletoe, I thrust it above Lori’s head in the kitchen archway. She looks up, giggling with the same charm that hooked me decades ago. I kiss her and she wraps her arms around my neck. “Get …
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Focused growth
Beginning with a Nissan store, Mark Falkenberg’s group has strategically and profitably expanded its footprint It’s a busy Tuesday at Willowdale Nissan. Customers are perusing the showroom, the service bays are full and Mark Falkenberg is sitting in his office, …
TADA Career Start: investing in youth today for a better tomorrow
One of the things we often hear, is how dealers are struggling to find quality young people and bring them into the industry. Whether it’s in sales, service, parts, accounting, collision repair or any number of roles, our industry needs …
On the Road with: Lindsay Duffield, President, Jaguar Land Rover Canada
JLR Canada chief talks about the company’s new product onslaught and why quality isn’t just about the vehicle, it’s about the entire ownership experience Canadian Auto Dealer traveled to Jaguar Land Rover Canada’s headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario for a one-on-one …
South Trail auto mall under construction
In Calgary, Alta., the McManes Automotive Group has begun construction of the new South Trail Auto Mall, located in the southeast corner of the city. During a conversation with Canadian auto dealer, Jim and Mike McManes said that the first …
BMW Brampton breaks ground on new dealership
BMW Brampton officially broke ground last week on a new, state-of-the-art BMW dealership. Located on the east side of Highway 410 at Mayfield Road, the dealership is scheduled to open its doors in late 2015 and will service Brampton, Caledon, …
XPEL ULTIMATE proving a hit with dealers
As dealers continue to look for ways to increase revenue, one area that’s seen huge growth in Canada is via paint protection products offered through the business office. And one particular product that’s seen incredible growth over the last few …
MyCarIsWorthLess.com launches service to help consumers recoup ‘diminished value’
MyCarIsWorthLess.com has announced the launch of its Diminished Value Protection Plan, a prepaid membership based service that helps eligible members recoup their diminished value after an auto accident. Memberships will be sold through U.S. and Canadian auto dealerships alongside rust …
New ATO7 designed to boost shop productivity in small spaces
Rotary Lift’s new space-saving ATO7 7,000 lb. capacity two-post lift helps shop owners get more productivity out of tight spaces. The lift features an overall width of just 10 feet, 3 inches — 14.5 inches less than a traditional two-post …
Toyota Canada celebrates 50 years
Fifty years ago, Toyota granted a distributorship agreement to Canadian Motor Industries, Ltd. (CMI), which would later become Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI). Since those humble beginnings TCI has come a long way. Over the last five decades, Canadians have purchased …
Ontario Hyundai Scholarships: helping the next generation
As education costs continue to rise, the dream of achieving post-secondary schooling is becoming more and more difficult for young people in communities across Canada. In Durham Region, Ontario, the idea of providing a financial leg up to help those …
Swapalease’s Scot Hall discusses trends in vehicle leasing
In North America, the vehicle leasing market has witnessed some interesting patterns over the last several months. Although we’ve seen dips in credit approval rates, overall the market appears to be gaining strength. The growth in lease transfers is also …
