A new report forecasts that auto dealers will boost their total advertising spending by 7.2 per cent in 2011 with the biggest boost in online media. The report, “2011 Local Automotive Advertising Outlook” from Borrell Associates predicts an increase from …
Lexus Richmond has officially opened the doors to its new $18 million dealership, designed to be as luxurious as it is sustainable. Located at 5631 Parkwood Way in Richmond, B.C., the almost 70,000 square foot facility – featuring the largest …
DealerRater, the car dealer review website will host a live webinar on the topic of “Harnessing the Power of Online Reviews” in association with Capital Ford of Regina, Sask. This 45-minute free online session will be held on Thursday, June …
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 …
Nurse Chevrolet Cadillac in Whitby, ON, has opened a new Envirolube quick oil- change facility that is designed not just to compete with the independents but to provide a superior service for customers. Beyond just expanded operating hours – 7AM-to-9PM, …
Business in Vancouver magazine profiles Mike Trotman Business in Vancouver magazine named B.C. auto dealer and entrepreneur Mike Trotman to its exclusive Forty under 40 list in its January 2011 issue. “It’s certainly getting noticed that’s for sure,” says Trotman …
General Motors was in the news again this week, when the Globe and Mail reported dealers launched new lawsuits launched against the auto maker complaining about the way company treated them in awarding new Chevrolet franchises. Greg Keenan, the Globe’s …
The value landscape is changing. VW/Audi earned the most awards and Ford made big advances in Strategic Vision’s annual Total Value Index. But the Hyundai Sonata set a new record for all segments, luxury included. Strategic Vision’s Total Value Index …
