In an effort to make it easier for dealers to conduct business between each other, Dealer-Auction.ca, a division of Manheim’s Dealer Auction group in the UK, has announced it will partner with Manheim Canada to support franchise dealers in this …
As part of its continued expansion in the B.C. market, the Dilawri Group of Companies has acquired another dealership on the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Honda, located at 850 SW Marine Drive in Canada’s third largest city. The recent takeover now …
Based on analyses from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, covering the period 2007-11, the months of June, July and August see significantly more traffic accidents and fatalities among teen drivers than December, January and February. NHTSA findings showed that …
It seems dealer groups are in acquisition mode in Western Canada. In addition to Dilawri’s recent purchase of Vancouver Honda, Edmonton, Alta.-based Go Auto, has also announced three new store acquisitions. All three dealerships are located in Red Deer, Alta. …
Last week, Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, announced that the federal government intends to align its transportation-related air pollution emission standards with more stringent U.S. proposed Tier 3 standards. Both the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association and the Global …
The newest members of the elite group of auto dealers deemed the best in the business were unveiled this week when the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association named the three new CADA Laureates for 2013. This year’s 2013 CADA Laureates are: …
The results are in. The judges have spoken. The three new members of the CADA Laureate fraternity will be unveiled on Friday when the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association reveals the 2013 winners in a video exclusive that will be sent …
After the huge 8.9 per cent increase in April, May new vehicle sales gains in Canada were softer. Nevertheless a 5.3 per cent increase is still respectable and is helping driving volumes to near record numbers for some manufacturers, according …
This year’s Georgian College Auto Show, held last weekend (June 1-3) marked the third time this long-running event (now in its 28th year) was hosted in the spring. And despite the somewhat inclement weather on Saturday and Sunday, where periods …
Under a partnership agreement reached with ridesharing service Kangaride, CAA-Quebec members can enjoy an initial year-long subscription to the service at no charge. Kangaride specializes in inter-city ridesharing all over Canada, allowing members to reduce the cost of their occasional …
Shell Canada, in conjunction with Canadian automotive enthusiast judges, has created a contest to find an individual that truly has gasoline in their veins, somebody that best personifies the term “Ultimate Automotive Enthusiast.” In the world of automobile retailing there …
Style, taste, elegance; exclusivity. These are the attributes that every luxury brand aspires to, automotive or otherwise. And for automakers who feature luxury brands within their portfolios, the opportunity to associate or partner with other recognized elite labels can often …
