Used-market could decline over next few years Trade-ins provide the primary supply of used vehicles for dealerships to sell. But off-lease and off-fleet vehicles are major second- ary sources of used inventory. It’s no secret that both new-vehicle leases and …
Why aren’t small-car sales soaring? Gasoline prices have been rising steadily since last September. As this is written, Regular gasoline is running in the range of $1.28/litre in the Toronto area and if the current rate of increase continues, prices …
Dynamic entrepreneur Mike Trotman shares recipe for success When we last caught up with B.C. auto dealer Mike Trotman, he had just been named to the prestigious Top Forty under 40 list by Business in Vancouver magazine. In the course …
NADAguides has just released its NADAguides Annual Best Car Buys for 2011. The report is based on an in-depth scoring system developed by NADAguides using criteria that matters most to consumers including price, first-year depreciation value, fuel efficiency, warranty coverage, …
The U.S. Patent Board has crowned General Motors number one in its quarterly report. The report outlined GM as the number one innovator of the 182 companies in the Board’s report. The parameters for the report were based on measurements …
A loud buzzing noise may be the key to coaxing high-risk customers into payments. For dealers who want to track poor credit customers who default or make late-payment fees, the new Payment Reminder Buzzer, by Rocky Mountain Tracking, may help. …
DealerTrack Canada, a provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the Canadian automotive retail industry, announced an agreement with TransUnion credit. The agreement gives DealerTrack the ability to offer TransUnion credit solutions through DealerTrack Canada’s Credit Application Network. DealerTrack …
As gas prices soar, reaching over $4.00 per gallon in the U.S., consumers are shifting their focus towards more fuel-efficient cars. According to Autotrader.com’s monthly Trend Engine report, fuel-efficient vehicles like the Ford Focus and Hyundai Sonata made big gains …
Jim Pattison Lease has announced the purchase of Wolfe Motors Leasing of Vancouver, BC. Wolfe Leasing has provided service in the Vancouver areas for over 50 years. Despite the acquisition, former Wolfe Leasing employees Patricia Dilanno and Jacqueline Ray will …
Popular third-party dealership review website DealerRater has just announced it will extend its reach into Canada. As part of the expansion process, DealerRater recently welcomed a new Regional Account Manager. The new position will exclusively serve dealerships within Canada. “As …
The TTC and Zipcar, a car-sharing network with more than 560,000 members, strengthened their ties on Friday (May 6th) as they announced a new benefit for Zipcar/TTC users. The announcement sees the placement of eight Zipcar vehicles, to be placed …
Looking for a new toolbox, cart, or cart garage for your tech shop? The new Technician Series promises the largest capacity and the best durability on the market, says Lista. The company says its new toolboxes are protected by a …
