U.S. President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act did not survive a crucial vote in the Senate, as a single Democrat voted down a bill that included an electric vehicle tax credit plan—helping Canada dodge a bullet…for now. The electric …
The federal government’s proposed tax on luxury cars, personal aircrafts and boats was meant to come into force on January 1, 2022. Specific to luxury cars, the tax would be on vehicles with a retail sales price of more than …
If a hydrogen-rotary engine can be made to meet future emissions requirements, it could also provide OEMs and customers with an option. As it now stands, it seems likely that somewhere around 2035, or a few years thereafter, the only …
A comprehensive approach, in collaboration and consultation with the various components of the transportation sector, is what we need. Canada, along with most of the nations of the world, recently participated in the 26th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate …
Time to make factory-orders the new cool. In many dealerships, when a salesperson realizes that they are going to have to factory-order a customer’s request for a new vehicle, the salesperson often treats this scenario with either defeat, a lack …
Budgeting is a “win-win” strategy that could be financially rewarding to all. Why budget? What is the purpose of this exercise? Who really benefits from this document? Is it really worth all that time and effort to plan for the …
We reached out to two companies to answer this question and better understand both the dealer’s needs, and the customer’s. When CDK Global hosted its inaugural industry conference known as CDK Connect virtually this year, Brendan Dougherty, Director of Product …
Dealers from across Canada continue to do what they do best: remain resilient in the face of difficult situations, and continue to give back to those in need. While 2021 brought looser pandemic-related restrictions for many dealerships across Canada, global …
I love the end of the year. Beyond the holidays and all the food and family gatherings this entails, I find it a great time for reflection and renewal. And it’s safe to say that, for those in the automotive …
Our magazine’s editorial team had an interesting chat about our cover story in this issue, regarding car dealers who give back to their communities. We’ve run a similar feature for the past few years, showcasing ways in which dealers across …
There are a lot of factors to consider, and educating your dealership team will help provide valuable advice to EV owners. Electric vehicles are similar to gasoline-engine cars in terms of the need to properly equip them for Canada’s winter …
With so much going on, from supply chain disruptions to decision-making from beyond our border, employee priority shifts and more, 2022 will be an important year to keep a watchful eye on global developments. With the end of the year …
