BMO Retail Dealer Finance recently appointed Jim Ruff as their new regional sales manager for British Columbia and the Prairie provinces. The company says that as regional sales manager Ruff will be responsible for the teams of Relationship Development Specialists …
Anyone who’s anyone in the auto industry will be fighting for a ticket to the 40th anniversary Charity Gala for the Canadian International AutoShow. Canada’s largest auto show will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year and is holding a big …
Vehicle theft is an unpleasant experience, both for individual motorists, as well as dealers and fleets. However, some vehicles are more prone to being stolen than others. Recently, the National Insurance Crime Bureau in the U.S., released findings on the …
During discussions with Detroit automakers this week, Canadian Auto Workers’ union president Ken Lewenza, vowed to fight concessions being urged by Chrysler, Ford and General Motors. He cites the fact that all three have recovered from the recession of 2008-09, …
During a recent evaluation of large sedans, hard hitting Consumer Reports, ranked the Chrysler 300 ahead of its competition from Ford and General Motors and second overall after Hyundai’s Genesis. When the dust settled, the 300 had garnered 83 points, …
Owners are buying a higher number of small vehicles that have more seat features than previous models, and they are more satisfied with the quality of the seats, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Seat Quality and …
General Motors announced that it is recalling more than 38,000 Oshawa built 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala 9C1 police cars for front suspension faults. According to a statement issued by GM on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, potential fractures in …
As the market leader in terms of hybrid vehicle sales (over 69,000 have been sold in Canada since the Prius first arrived here in 2000), Toyota is now expanding its Certified Used Vehicle program to encompass hybrid vehicles. “The Toyota …
Ford is stepping up its investment in electric vehicle technology. The company says it is adding new green jobs, doubling its battery-testing capabilities and speeding electrified vehicles to market by at least 25 per cent, creating more fuel-efficient choices for …
Canada’s auto dealers have taken it on the chin vs. some aftermarket providers in a new study that measures customer satisfaction with the service experience for their vehicles. The findings were released in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Canadian …
The good news continues for the global auto market as economist’s are predicting a banner year. According to a Global Auto Report released by Scotiabank Economics, global car sales advanced six per cent in the first half of 2012, despite …
Urban Science released 2012 midyear statistics and insights from its automotive Franchise Activity Report, which shows that the U.S. dealership network remains stable, healthy and poised to reach record-breaking throughput and profitability levels by the end of the year. Because …
