As part of a strategy which has seen it bolster post-secondary automotive programs in Canada, Subaru Canada, Inc. has donated a working drivetrain display to SAIT Polytechnic’s School of Transportation. This new learning tool allows a view of the inside …
Recently, the Motor Dealers Association of Alberta (MDA) announced the recipients of the 2013 Alberta Dealer of Excellence awards: Dwight Brown (Brown’s Chrysler, Westlock) and Bart Yachimec (Yachimec Auto Group, Edmonton). In addition to receiving the MDA award, Brown and …
Tim A. Reuss, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc., recently joined Tom Wilson, dealer principal at Weber Motors Ltd., His Worship, Mayor Stephen Mandel, The Honourable Matt Jeneroux, MLA Edmonton South West, and other local dignitaries for the groundbreaking …
Rifco Inc. welcomed over 100 participants from all over North America for a perfect day of golf at its second annual Rifco Charity Classic, held at the Innisfail Golf and Country Club, south of Red Deer, Alta. Participants ranged from …
In order to support franchised dealers who choose to conduct business with each other, Dealer-Auction Limited has selected Gareth Walker as its operations manager for dealer to-dealer digital platform, Dealer-Auction.ca. Walker’s new role will focus on making it easier for …
Forward Lift recently announced that its most popular lift models have been re-certified to wear the updated Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) gold label. A new standard covering lift design, construction and testing in North America, ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2011, replaced an earlier …
Ford Motor Company of Canada has announced that it is partnering with the Canadian and Ontario governments for a significant new investment at its Oakville Assembly complex, as the facility celebrates 60 years of operations. Oakville, which is currently Ford’s …
HEAVYWEIGHT SPEAKERS AND A COOL CHEVY CAMARO GIVEAWAY WERE JUST SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF CANADIAN DIGITAL DEALER CONFERENCE 4 With over 300 dealers in attendance, Canadian Digital Dealer Conference 4 in Toronto (organized by the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association …
On Monday, Porsche Centre Oakville officially opened its doors for business. The state-of-the-art facility measures 5,000 square metres (54,000 square feet) and boasts a 22-vehicle showroom and 43-metre (141 feet) video wall, a 20-vehicle indoor pre-owned display, covered outdoor canopy, …
Although competitive when it comes to business, dealers are also very much involved with giving back to their communities. A good example is the annual Motor Dealers of Alberta (MDA) Charity Classic. This year, the 29th running of the annual …
Yesterday, DrivingSales announced a first-ever, exclusive Canadian Dealer Breakout Session at the 2013 DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES). Free to all Canadian dealers registered for the DrivingSales Executive Summit, the breakout session will offer content on some of the hottest digital …
This week, Ford Motor Company announced changes to its senior management ranks as part of its strategy for profitable growth with the One Ford plan. These changes include the retirement of Ken Czubay, vice-president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service, the …
