A new ebook exploring automotive marketing strategies for the year and retrospectives of the 2023 market was recently released by software, marketing and data company ZeroSum and is available to download for free. The ebook, called “2024 Automotive Marketing Strategies …

The Canadian used wholesale market saw prices decline -0.52% for the week ending on Jan. 20 — nearly on par with the prior week’s -0.51% and a stone’s throw away from the 2017-2019 average of -0.28% for the same period, …

North America’s DSMA (Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions) has now expanded into the European market through a strategic partnership with UHY Hacker Young, the company said in a news release. Based in the United Kingdom, Hacker Young is an M&A …

Through a partnership with real-time location services TrueSpot, KeyTrak has announced that it will unveil a system that will allow dealership personnel to quickly locate vehicles and their lost or misplaced keys, possibly saving them hundreds of dollars annually.  KeyTrak …

A new book by Rapid Recon founder Dennis McGinn that explores how a dealership reconditioning software company can provide predictability in the general manager’s day will launch at NADA on Feb.1, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. ASPIRE to Predictable details how …

Could tech giants one day displace OEMs? According to IDTechEx, the shift that the industry is experiencing and the trends that are underway (electrification, self-driving, software-defined vehicles) could see technology and consumer electronic companies take on a much bigger role …

With the return of the eighth season of the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup, Canada’s youth hockey teams will be able to drive change in their communities by competing for a chance to win $100,000 for a registered Canadian charity of …

Ottawa’s largest automotive group is about to get bigger. The company is closing in on a 16th dealership that will formally be announced next week. Ground-breaking on its first Subaru dealership has already begun, and is scheduled to open in …

Qualcomm, which creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology, is poised to dominate electric vehicles before Apple has the chance to do so, according to WIRED. The company’s Digital Chassis is an internet-connected automotive technology platform “that combines …

Ford recently changed some of the rules of its EV sales program for dealers. “The automaker removed some requirements for the lowest dealer tier, including ditching the 25-EV per year cap and loosening the requirement to operate a public charger …

A look back at the year that was, and a look ahead at what dealers can expect in 2024 for vehicle sales. As we rapidly approach the end of 2023 and the start of a brand-new year, I thought the …

The start of a new year gives us a chance to introduce a new customer-focused mindset. As 2023 moves to the rear-view, the automotive industry in Canada remains an unpredictable landscape. New car pricing and interest rates remain the top …

A look back at the year that was in terms of dealership financial performance. What a year it has been! This year will be viewed as an extraordinary one in history. A recovery year from the dark times of the …

In every small and large town across Canada, where there’s a need, you’ll find a dealer making a difference. Whether it’s providing financial assistance, volunteer support or assistance to a charity, organization or association, Canadian dealers are always willing to …

Dealers can expect similar demand for new and used vehicles in the months ahead. As we near the end of the year, it is clear that used vehicles remain the go-to option for many consumers. And yet, new vehicle inventory …

  Building culture and community is the key to keeping employees engaged. With employee turnover as high as 30 per cent in Canadian dealerships, it’s more important than ever to build and nurture your dealership’s culture. Is your dealership a …