How quickly do dealerships need to prepare for the electric future governments are eyeing and automakers are anticipating? That is the question asked by Ryan Robinson, Automotive Research Leader at Deloitte, who teamed up with the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association …
Day one of the 10th annual TalkAuto event, hosted by J.D. Power and Canadian Black Book, opened with a global view around the disruption impacting the automotive industry. Without a doubt, the semiconductor chip shortage continues to have real-world consequences …
A recent study by AutoTrader.ca points to a “seismic shift” from traditional sedans in favour of larger crossovers, SUVs, and trucks in recent years. The study found that more Canadian consumers are looking to upsize their vehicle, wanting more cargo …
Geazone Eco-Couriers, a zero-emissions courier company based in British Columbia, announced on November 15 the launch of a hydrogen-powered courier fleet via an online press conference. President & CEO Andrew Mitchell described the launch as the first of its kind …
Seven in 10 drivers outside of Quebec now use winter tires, according to a new Leger survey commissioned by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC). The 2021 Canadian Consumer Winter Tire Study found that 79% of Canadian drivers …
Developments in personal security for your dealership. This summer, Senior Vice President of Marsh Canada Christopher Nadolny observed an uptick in dealership theft. He was not able to pinpoint the exact cause of this increase, but the company did narrow …
Developments in automotive industry cyber attacks. Of the many types of cyber attacks that exist globally, 2021 is perhaps the year that ransomware stepped into the forefront of everyone’s mind, according to Bob Maley, Chief Security Officer at Black Kite. …
Canadian auto dealer connects with two experts to better understand which areas auto retailers should focus on for their digital investments, and why. “Digital” requires investments in many areas, so it may sound all too familiar when an industry expert …
A new report from J.D. Power points to the shift in driving and vehicle ownership habits in Canada as having a significant impact on the automotive service industry. According to the J.D. Power 2021 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term (CSI-LT) Study, …
Lead management software provider SCI MarketView changed its name to taq Automotive Intelligence in a move described by the company’s CEO Alan Bird as more than just a rebrand. Bird is also the President and CEO of SCI Ltd, the …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA)’s Chief economist Oumar Dicko is shifting gears and moving into a new leadership role as the national director for government partnerships at Windmill Microlending. Dicko is well known in the industry for his time …
Challenges caused by or accelerated as a result of the pandemic call for either more training or slight adjustments to your process—or both! Dealers have made incredible progress on the near- and subprime front, arming themselves with a network of …
