At dealerships, conferences and industry events across North America, the subject of financing trends is at the forefront of many minds. Longer term finance contracts on new vehicles have grown exponentially in recent years, while financing on the used car …
April is a time when many Canadians really look forward to spring and often that next vehicle purchase. And for the Edmonton Motor Show, hosted by the Edmonton Motor Dealer Association (EMDA), choosing April has proved to be a good …
After 28 years with Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. and serving as its President and CEO since 2002, Steve Kelleher has elected to retire on April 30. Replacing Kelleher on May 1. will be Donald Romano who currently serves as Chief …
Elektron has unveiled two powerful new aluminum-capable stud welders designed to remove dents from aluminum hoods and body panels. The MultiSpot M22 AL is designed specifically for aluminum repair and is a featured component of the Elektron MultiTool Aluminum Dent …
General Motors is creating a Speak Up for Safety program to recognize employees for ideas that make vehicles safer, and for speaking up when they see something that could impact customer safety. “GM must embrace a culture where safety and …
The sudden death of Jim Flaherty yesterday, has left an entire nation in mourning. Canadians from coast to coast, including members of the country’s political parties and business communities have been both shocked and saddened by the news. There’s no …
In our travels across the country, Canadian auto dealer frequently hears about the struggles many stores and groups are having when it comes to finding qualified people, particularly on the service and collision side. There are programs that are helping …
As you read this, the Edmonton Motor Show, hosted by the Edmonton Motor Dealers Association will have wrapped up for another year (the 2014 show ran from April 9-13). Many OEMs and dealers know that Edmonton and the province of …
On Wednesday, April 16, Ontario Dealer Day, hosted by the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) and Co Auto, is taking place at the Paramount Event Venue, in Vaughan, Ont. This highly anticipated dealer focused event, will feature a full exhibit …
Chrysler Canada has announced the names of the Dodge Caravan Kids English and French minor hockey teams who have won the top five cash prizes in this year’s Dodge Caravan Kids photo contest. Photographs were submitted by more than 2,000 …
Considering one of the harshest winters we’ve had to endure in years (certainly for Eastern Canada), data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants shows that new vehicle sales have continued to trend upward in 2014, bucking the notion that winter tends to …
Yesterday, leading automotive dealer review site DealerRater, announced the appointment of Gary Tucker to the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer. Tucker, a 30-year auto industry veteran, will be responsible for leading the company through its next phase of …
