Digital strategies
CANADIAN AUTO DEALER TALKS TO KEY PLAYERS IN THE INDUSTRY AND GETS THE LATEST WORD ON THE STREET AS IT RELATES TO THE AUTO BUSINESS. If there’s one thing you can say about the auto business, it is the fact …
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REVAMPING STORES REQUIRES MAJOR INVESTMENT AND DEALERS WANT TO UNDERSTAND WHY IT’S NECESSARY. Visit any Apple store today and not only is the product showcased in a clean, modern and pleasant environment but no matter which part of the country …
Interior exposure
FOR DEALERS NEIL AND DARLENE KALAWSKY, BEING ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS WITHIN THEIR HOME BASE OF CASTLEGAR, B.C., HAS HELPED PUT THIS INTERIOR CITY ON THE MAP. The Kalawsky family owns and operates four new car dealerships in …
System harmony
SOLID SUPPORT AND TRAINING ARE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL DMS INTEGRATION AND OPERATION As technology advances and new software products and features enter the market, dealers can sometimes find themselves struggling to figure out exactly what they need in terms of …
CADEX event draws big names and big crowds
FORD’S DIANNE CRAIG HEADLINES NSADA CONFERENCE IN HALIFAX Last year, the Nova Scotia Automobile Dealers Association (NSADA) tried a new style of conference, more intimate and interactive, with high profile speakers. This new approach was well received, as the event …
When information is power
ARE YOU MAKING THE MOST OF AVAILABLE DATA TO BETTER UNDERSTAND YOUR CUSTOMERS? We live in an age where information truly is power. Much has been written recently about “Big Data” and how that is changing the way we do …
Where your hard ROI doesn’t fit
Dennis Galbraith, director of DrivingSales Data, says that in some cases, dealers need to look beyond measurable financial returns when it comes to making investments. I keep hearing bold talk about hard ROI justifications for things like branding and even …
Toyotoshi Group recognized as one of Canada’s best workplaces
Recently, Toyotoshi Group Canada was recognized by the Great Place to Work Institute, as one of 2013’s Best Workplaces in the country. The dealer group, which includes Dixie Toyota, Ideal Honda, Meadowvale Toyota and Scion, as well as Boulevard Lexus, …
Ford and Manheim announce Canadian remarketing partnership
Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd and Manheim Canada have announced a new partnership. Starting in May, Ford will be running vehicles through Manheim Toronto’s weekly dealer auction. The vehicles in question will include off-lease models, daily rental repurchase cars …
New Mercedes-Benz dealership opens on Vancouver Island
In Nanaimo, B.C. a new Mercedes-Benz retail facility has opened, located on 2472 Kenworth Road. Encompassing 14,000 sq.ft. this new dealership, will operate under the name Mercedes-Benz Nanaimo and replaces the previous Three Point Motors building at the same location. …
Cadillac enhances certified pre-owned programs
Yesterday, Cadillac announced enhancements to its certified pre-owned vehicle programs in the U.S. These enhancements mean that the brand’s Certified Pre-Owned program will extend vehicle coverage to match new-vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty for up to six years or 70,000 miles (113,000 …
Vancouver International Auto Show proves a hit
Sometimes it can be difficult to gauge whether a new venue will prove suitable for an established event. In the case of the 93rd annual Vancouver International Auto Show, the venue in question helped result in one of the most …
