ATTENDANCE WAS UP AT THE MMDA CONVENTION IN WINNIPEG A kinder, gentler dragon delivered an inspirational message to auto dealers and industry suppliers at the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association’s (MMDA) annual convention held May 3 at the Radisson Winnipeg. David …
Scotiabank recently announced that John Hiscock had beenappointed to the role of vice-president, Finance & Indirect Lending. In his new position, Hiscock will be responsible for the overall strategic direction of Scotiabank’s automotive finance business, implementing strategies to grow revenue, …
AS WELL AS BEING RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR EFFORTS, THESE ARE DEALERS THAT WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM For the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of conducting interviews with the newest group of CADA Laureates just after they’ve been …
The MDA and MMDA provincial dealer associations deserve a lot of credit for a couple of great events. As you see reported in this issue, the Canadian auto dealer team travelled to Manitoba and Alberta to take part in the …
Last month witnessed another solid performance for new car and light truck sales in Canada. Although overall demand for cars and light trucks slowed a little in July compared with June, overall, with 158,993 units sold, July’s total still represents …
In business, any business, you’re only as good as your reputation. And reputation is something a lot of dealers find themselves struggling with. From a consumer standpoint, car dealers don’t often rank amongst the top businesses for reputation. Although this …
According to a study by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute, younger people are significantly less interested in cars and driving than previous generations. Findings revealed that 79 per cent of people aged 20-24 possessed a driver’s licence in …
Recently, the Dilawri Group of Companies opened its new Porsche Centre Vancouver at 688 Terminal Avenue. The new facility is the first in Canada to feature Porsche’s new global corporate identity with its striking exterior, expansive showroom and state-of-the-art service …
Every Rotary Lift vehicle lift model currently certified by the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has now been re-certified to meet the newest ANSI standard covering lift design, construction and testing in North America, ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2011. These lifts are approved to …
We might still be in the month of July but in the grand scheme of things, September isn’t far off, which means a roster of events, including the B.C. Auto Industry Conference, presented by the New Car Dealers Association of …
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. (Hyundai Canada) recently announced that it is partnering with ScreenScape Networks, a leading provider of network-centric digital signage solutions, to power video displays in Hyundai showrooms, as well as parts and service waiting areas. “We find …
How well auto insurance providers are able to handle claims can make or break the relationship with their customers — at least that’s the finding from J.D. Power & Associates’ 2013 Canadian Auto Claims Satisfaction Study. The inaugural study measures …
