The weather was great, and the cars were hot at this year’s 2018 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto The 2018 Canadian International AutoShow set a new attendance record for the third year in a row, further highlighting the importance that …
Canadian auto dealer catches up with Maria Soklis, President, Cox Automotive Canada, to learn more about the company’s plans for Canada, her views on the industry, and what dealers can expect in the years ahead Canadian auto dealer: As many …
Canadian auto dealer catches up with Leanne Kripp, Head of Autos, Kijiji Canada to talk about digital retailing, industry trends, the company’s DealerTalkx conferences, and growth plans Canadian auto dealer: Kijiji Autos wasn’t sitting still last year. There were new …
Dealers ready for new and improved NADA event The National Automobile Dealers Association is preparing for its annual NADA event in Las Vegas, with plans to offer more workshops, a new speaker series and a greater focus on digital, according …
CADA is rolling out a new program aimed at taking the “pain and paperwork” out of managing HR, health and safety and compliance programs. The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association said it recognized that many of its members were struggling to …
Those that know me well sometimes accuse me of being more interested in the future than the present. It’s a fair observation, and when it comes to the auto industry, I do sometimes like to let my mind leap forward …
On the heels of a recent survey that revealed that millennials don’t see dealerships as the types of places they want to look for careers, I visited a dealership with a giant gong that rang out every time a new …
SEE MORE COVERAGE OF CADA SUMMIT 2018 The 2018 CADA Summit kicked off with a detailed look at economic forces impacting Canada, and how it would impact the Canadian consumer. The annual gathering of dealers and industry leaders took place …
Dealers attending the Toronto leg of Kijiji’s DealerTalkx event got an earful from Gary Vaynerchuk, social media guru, author and one of the industry’s most highly-sought after speakers. Vaynerchuk’s no-holds barred style is delivered at a frenetic — if not …
They jammed a lot of talking into the aptly named TalkAUTO Canada event, held Nov. 8 at the Toronto Congress Centre. As one of the premier events for dealers, OEMs, suppliers and analysts involved in the auto industry, TalkAUTO continues …
In a world filled with distractions, where more people consume their news in social media feeds, and take in info at a glance, advertisers — and not just car dealers — will have to find more innovative ways to interrupt …
As you read through this issue of Canadian auto dealer, or any other for that matter, you’ll discover a consistent theme about the forces of change and disruption that are impacting Canada’s auto dealers. Our editorial team covers a lot …
