Engineers behind the Chevrolet Corvette, Cadillac CTS, GMC Sierra and Buick Enclave are learning on dealership sales floors and in-service bays about what customers like and dislike about the cars and trucks they helped create. So far, the General Motors’ …
Last week, the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) announced that the 2014 CADA Summit had officially sold out. In order to discover what has helped drive record registration numbers for the event, Canadian auto dealer chatted with CADA Industry Relations …
With the start of a new year, it can be hard to predict how sales of new cars will fare over the next 12 months. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, last month’s total of 95,639 units represents just a 0.3 …
OEConnection, a leading parts e-commerce technology provider for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) distribution networks, recently announced that Nissan Canada Inc. has selected its collision parts ordering and fulfillment solution —CollisionLink — for its nationwide dealer network. As part of the …
Vernon, B.C.-based FlexDealer, was chosen as a “Rising Star” recipient in the 2014 Automotive Website Awards (AWA) ceremony held during the recent NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) Convention and Expo in New Orleans, La. Of the 35 awards presented, FlexDealer …
Elektron has introduced a new MultiTool Aluminum Dent Repair Station — a complete workstation designed to help collision technicians properly repair dents on vehicles equipped with aluminum hoods and body panels. Because ferrous metals can contaminate aluminum and cause corrosion …
After the success of last year’s inaugural CADA Summit in Toronto, many were wondering what to expect in 2014. A lineup of industry heavy hitters was deemed a prerequisite and with the likes of Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat SpA …
Even though new car dealers continue to face a whole host of challenges from the government and industry south of the border, Forrest McConnell, III, 2014 Chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association, said dealers are risk-takers and they can …
At this year’s CADA Summit in Toronto on February 12, one of the key topics discussed will be dealer consolidation. In some respects it can be argued that Canada is following the U.S., where dealer groups really began expanding their …
There seemed to be a clear message at this year’s National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Expo in New Orleans, La., namely to ensure the economy keeps ticking along and consumers are able to continue buying cars in order …
According to Boulder, Co.-based Navigant Research, global sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) rose by more than 55 per cent last year, with the market expected to grow steadily through the end of the decade. And, along with sales of …
Yesterday, SiriusXM announced an agreement to extend its relationship with Nissan through December 31, 2018. Nissan North America is also significantly increasing penetration of SiriusXM factory-installed technology across the entire Nissan model lineup. “We are thrilled to extend our relationship …
