NADA 2021: Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Jeremy Anspach, Founder & CEO of PureCars, about the company’s NADA experience and insight on dealer marketing trends. Watch the video.
OpenRoad, Policaro named among Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Two dealership groups were recently named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies: British Columbia’s OpenRoad Auto Group and Ontario’s Policaro Group. OpenRoad owns and operates 32 stores and five collision repair centres, with locations in B.C., Ontario, and Washington. This …
VinFast expands to Vancouver, opens new store in Park Royal
VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, launched its operations in Canada with a splashy event in Toronto, Ont., last fall. Months later, it has now opened its first store in Vancouver, B.C. Its new B.C. store is located in North …
Government invests $644M in Québec Ford battery materials plant
The federal government will provide $644 million in funding towards the construction of a new battery materials facility plant in Bécancour, Qué., that will be built by a consortium formed by the Ford Motor Company and South Korea’s EcoProBM and …
Dealer develops app to make transporting cars easier
A used car dealer with almost 30 years in the business and a background in developing software technology for automotive auctions created a service that is being marketed as revolutionary in the way dealers and transport companies ship vehicles. Igor …
Reynolds acquires Xzilon, a boon for F&I customers
Reynolds and Reynolds recently announced the acquisition of Xzilon, a California-based company known for its vehicle protection and appearance protection products. The acquisition targets dealership F&I departments as Xzilon products, including its Carbon Ceramic with Graphene and Diamond Grade 9H …
Auto employment up, though DAC has ‘serious concerns’ for 2024
Canadian automotive employment continued to grow this year, with overall employment for the sector up 4.2% in the third quarter over September 2022, putting the total at 613,500 employees. That’s 1.3% below pre-pandemic levels, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). …