When he took the helm of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, President & CEO Tim Reuss could never have foreseen how dramatic his early days would prove to be. Canadian auto dealer caught up with him in the midst of …
Never at a loss for words, Canada’s best known automotive analyst Dennis DesRosiers said he’s struggling to accurately predict the economic impact of the COVID-19 virus, and more specifically how it will affect employment in the sector and vehicle sales. …
Car dealerships sit at the epicentre of many communities across Canada. They are gathering places where people drop off their vehicles for service, socialize and visit to shop for their dream vehicles. Dealerships have been adapting their stores to create …
Canadian auto dealer will continue to report on the impact of COVID-19 on the auto retail industry in print, digital and social channels during the crisis and during the recovery that will follow the crisis. As we write this, the …
For Sym-Tech Dealer Services, training F&I managers to boost performance means “walking in their shoes” and closing real deals with real customers — right at the dealership. There’s no doubt — Derek Sloan, the newly-named President of Sym-Tech Dealer Services, …
As we prepped this issue of Canadian auto dealer, our editorial, sales and video teams were all knee deep in our plans for covering and attending the CADA Summit, the Canadian International AutoShow and NADA — all which happen within …
Larry Dominique, the Chairman and CEO of PSA North America, will discuss the company’s plans for setting up shop with the Peugeot brand in four Canadian provinces when he attends the CADA Summit in February. As the point person setting …
The 2020 CADA Summit will seek to bring to life the association’s report on the future of auto retailing that was released earlier this year. Speakers at the Summit will explore five key themes from the report, Driving the Road …
To truly understand what was happening on the factory floor, Taiichi Ohno, the creator of the Toyota Production System, advocated for something called the “Gemba Walk.” The idea was for managers and leaders to regularly walk around the factory and …
Car dealers cheered yesterday at the Manheim Toronto auction during the official launch event for MUVIT, a new digital auction platform launched by Cox Automotive Canada. The platform connects dealers from coast-to-coast in an online vehicle auction environment that was …
New functionality within a consumer-facing TD Wheels app will allow shoppers looking for vehicles to get pre-qualified for financing within the app, up to a specific amount and for a specific rate and term. The app also helps buyers locate …
The entire automotive ecosystem will change, and dealers need to take action now to ensure their businesses remain relevant and profitable, said Michael Robinet, Executive Director, Automotive Advisory Services, with IHS Markit, and a speaker at the CADA Summit in …
