Economy is high on the list of priorities for Canadian auto shoppers according to data released today from AutoTrader. The report notes that, “While luxury and mainstay car brands remained top favourites for Canadians, more economical options also gained in …
Quite apart from what might be the dominant story in the economic news, the majority of Canadians are relatively confident about their finances going into the next year, and their plans to purchase new vehicles when they become available remains …
AutoTrader has recently released findings from its Path to Purchase Study, revealing that, while the top triggers to purchase a vehicle remain that their current one is getting old or they want something nicer, Canadian’s are now open to holding …
AutoTrader’s August sales figures are in, and while the new vehicle market prices are still on the increase, due to continued low supply and high demand, it appears that used vehicles supply is finally increasing, leading to a slight drop …
A dealership that opened in 2021 and had limited new inventory to sell because of the chip shortage has developed an interesting strategy to build up its used vehicle inventory and keep the business operating. Clarington Kia, located near Oshawa, …
Gubagoo is teaming up with AutoTrader to help boost customer engagement and lead opportunities for dealerships in Canada. Gubagoo is a provider of digital retailing and messaging solutions for dealerships in North America. The partnership with AutoTrader, announced on August …
In a report released by AutoTrader.ca this week, it was revealed that auto prices are at record highs across the country. Used auto prices continued to gradually increase throughout the first part of 2022, which is “the opposite of the …
Ford is sweetening the deal for consumers on the used vehicle front by offering longer at-home test drives than its competitors—some of which have also launched online used car shopping sites. “Any used vehicle purchased through Ford Blue Advantage, not …
According to new research from Erowz, second-hand Teslas are the most sought-after second-hand car brand in the world, favoured in 15 countries including Canada. Erowz has analysed Google search metrics along with eBay and AutoTrader car listings to identify which …
Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book have rolled out new monthly best deal lists for car shoppers amid COVID-19. The lists highlight new types of deals to meet consumers’ specific needs and interests and help alleviate consumer uncertainty while shopping/purchasing vehicles …
Cox Automotive, which includes brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Dealertrack, vAuto and Manheim has a new president. Cox Enterprises announced this week that effective August 3, 2020, Steve Rowley will take on the new role. The announcement was made …
Next-generation DMS providers are upgrading and modernizing their systems, while also ensuring they contain the basic easy-to-use, seamless and efficient ingredients needed to improve the user experience Improving the user experience for both automotive retailers and their customers remains a …
