Auto Insiders: Maria Soklis, VP and COO of Kia Canada Inc.
Canadian auto dealer interviewed Maria Soklis, Vice-President and COO of Kia Canada Inc. about the company’s growth, its relations with dealers and the company’s new product lineup.
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2014 CADA Summit preview: a taste of what’s to come
Following the success of the inaugural 2013 CADA Summit, this premier event is returning for a second time in 2014. During an exclusive interview with Patrice Maltais, event coordinator and Industry Relations Officer for the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), …
Canadian new vehicle sales highest ever total for October
Continuing the strong momentum witnessed so far this year, sales of new cars and light trucks in Canada reach a record high for October. According to data compiled by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, total deliveries of 145,460 units for the month …
TADA donates $1 million to new Concussion Research Centre
Recently, the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) announced that it had pledged $1 million to support the development of the Concussion Research Centre at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, Ont. For children and young adults who play contact …
ADP Dealer Services acquires ONE-EIGHTY CORP.
Recently, ADP Dealer Services announced that it had acquired leading Canadian sales, CRM and related software provider ONE-EIGHTY CORP. To find out what dealers can expect as a result of the acquisition, Canadian auto dealer chatted with Dean Anton, general …
Trotman Automotive Group opens Langley Fiat
British Columbia-based Trotman Automotive Group (TAG) has announced the opening of its sixth dealership, Langley Fiat, in Surrey, B.C. The new store, located at 19550 Langley Bypass will represent a reincarnation of the long-standing Springman’s dealership, recently acquired by TAG. …
CADA Economist applauds European free trade deal
Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) Chief Economist, Michael Hatch, says he applauds the recent free trade agreement between Canada and the European Union. “This is great news,” says Hatch. “Over the next few years the tariffs between Canada and the …
Porsche Centre Oakville celebrates in style
Porsche Centre Oakville, the newest, most technologically advanced and largest Porsche dealership in Canada, celebrated record sales after opening its doors in September, reaffirming Porsche’s growth strategy for Canada. Porsche executives from Canada, North America and the automaker’s European headquarters …
TADA asks Ontario to scrap new business tax
The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA), has pledged its support for a private members bill that will exempt employers, including new car dealers from paying the Ontario College of Trades’ new business tax. The bill was introduced at the Legislative …
Gen Y wants digital, social and face to face interaction, says FordDirect survey
In the U.S., FordDirect has announced the results of its Automotive Consumer Marketing Survey. The findings have helped confirm the importance of having a strong online presence and reputation while continuing to communicate to consumers in a tailored manner. “Consumers …
DealerSocket teams up with DMT’s RAPID! Response
Leading auto dealer CRM provider, DealerSocket (DealerSocket.com), has announced an integration with DMT Development Systems Group’s RAPID! Response for processing dealership leads on behalf of the DealerSocket user. RAPID! Response sends out the first response to online leads, ensuring the …
Drivers paying for Ontario’s road infrastructure costs
New research funded by CAA South Central Ontario has discovered that Ontario drivers cover a significant portion of the costs when it comes to funding road infrastructure in the province. The Conference Board of Canada report, Where the Rubber Meets …
