Forward Lift recently announced that its most popular lift models have been re-certified to wear the updated Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) gold label. A new standard covering lift design, construction and testing in North America, ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2011, replaced an earlier …
SiriusXM has launched Service Lane, its new program that provides a complimentary two month SiriusXM subscription to qualifying customers who have their satellite radio-equipped vehicles serviced at participating auto dealerships. “Service Lane is being embraced by dealers as a way …
Tools are an essential part of any dealership’s operations and having the right toolbox is critical, both in terms of function within the shop and also aesthetic appeal. Rousseau Automotive provides a wide range of service and parts storage solutions …
Ford Motor Company has bestowed its World Excellence Award on 47 of its top performing automotive suppliers around the globe. The awards, which honour both production and non-production suppliers, are divided into three categories — Gold, Silver and Record of …
Ottawa-based loyalty/rewards technology and service provider Ackroo Inc., has been chosen by the Dilawri Group of Companies’ Saskatchewan dealerships to power their Dilawri Advantage Program. The new arrangement will see the Dilawri Advantage Program initially implemented in seven Regina area …
According to J.D. Power & Associates’ 2013 Canadian Auto Insurance Satisfaction Study, the adoption of technology is having a significant impact on the way customers interact with their auto insurance providers. In 2013, the percentage of customers using non-traditional channels, …
General Motors recently marked a significant milestone: becoming the first automaker to manufacture electric drive components in North America. Although other OEMs have established EV manufacturing on this continent (notably Nissan) the drive components themselves have been sourced from overseas. …
General Motors has said that it is committing almost $332 million U.S. to four manufacturing sites with the aim of developing a new range of fuel efficient powertrains. These include investments at facilities in Bay City and Flint, Mich., as …
On Monday, General Motors of Canada Limited saw the first 2014 Chevrolet Impala roll off the Flexible Manufacturing assembly line at its Oshawa, Ont. assembly plant. The first examples of the 2014 Impala will begin arriving at dealerships later this …
Last week, LoJack Corporation revealed findings of its fourth Annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report in the U.S. In 2012, the report revealed that almost $125 million worth of vehicles fitted with LoJack devices were recovered by law enforcement officials. The …
India is currently one of the fastest growing automotive markets in the world. Luxury vehicles are becoming increasingly popular which is also resulting in a spate of new higher end dealership openings. One of them is Audi Delhi West, which …
Recently, General Motors announced its 2012 Supplier of the Year winners, during an evening awards ceremony at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. “Suppliers play a critical role in our business and we’re thrilled to …
