On the outskirts of London, Ont. an impressive new auto mall is taking shape. Designed to provide auto retail customers with a one-stop shopping experience, the mall, which is a dealer-owned and funded project, will comprise a number of new …
The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) has said it is disappointed with the stance the Ontario provincial government has taken regarding the Drive Clean program. The association has called on Queen’s Park to reduce the program’s fees (currently $35 plus …
In Vancouver, B.C., Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC dealership Dueck on Marine, (located at 400 South East Marine Drive in the city) recently celebrated the unveiling of Cadillac’s new 2014 CTS sedan. Close to 600 guests descended upon the dealership …
SERVICE IS FRONT AND CENTRE AT MODERN DEALERSHIPS A funny thing happened when I went to retrieve my car the other day from my dealership after getting winter tires installed. It had transformed. No longer was it a cramped facility …
At Canadian auto dealer, we spend a lot of time reporting on how the business is changing, how the products and services available to dealers; the job descriptions and elements of the store are evolving. There’s no question that with …
CADA Summit attendees can expect a lively debate when the three OEM leaders take the stage for the manufacturing panel at the second annual CADA Summit held next month in Toronto. The three OEM leader panelists met Tuesday at the …
With the December numbers now in, 2013 has gone down as the best year so far in terms of Canadian new vehicle sales. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, demand reached a record total of 1,743,112 units (764,382 passenger cars, 978,730 …
It was with great sadness that Canadian auto dealer learned of the passing of Canadian auto industry veteran John Wright. Originally from Essex, in the United Kingdom, Wright served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) as an aircraft technician before …
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. has announced the appointment of Donald Romano to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Romano has been involved with the auto industry for 29 years through increasingly senior positions in Canada, the U.S., …
Digital marketing metrics company, UPTRACS, has announced a partnership with Kayne Partners, the growth private equity group of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P. Through the investment partnership, Kayne Partners is providing UPTRACS financial support to reach new markets and industries …
IT’S 2030. SELLING AND SERVICING CARS HAS CHANGED. No longer is the business dominated by monolithic showrooms and expansive fixed ops departments. Instead, everything’s become virtual. Buyers can select every option and feature on their next vehicle via virtual touch …
In support of the 47th Annual CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish, Honda Canada and franchised dealers across Ontario delivered more than 3,000 toys for children across the Greater Toronto Area. The toy drive began on November 18 and involved the participation …
