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Times continue to be tough for automakers and some are dealing with the challenges more successfully than others. Here is how we’ve assessed them. Half-way through 2022, the auto industry has not only failed to recover from the sales declines …
Being aggressive and creative, and using technology, is necessary to find used car supply these days Vehicle remarketing has become increasingly difficult for Canadian dealers because of recent unprecedented factors in the marketplace, which have necessitated becoming both aggressive and …
Partner Content From the commuter car charging in your garage to a Formula E race car, the electric evolution has brought about a massive change in what we think of as an engine, and what that engine needs to keep …
Optimization, integration and the human touch are all key to retail success post-pandemic The last thing anyone wants to hear about right now is more explanation about all the different shortages, global catastrophes and other things beyond our control that …
Since 2005, the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) and iA Dealer Services, a leading provider of financial, consulting and training for new car and truck dealers in Canada, have partnered for the annual CADA Laureate Dealer Recognition Program. The Laureate …
It’s always been a slow part of the sales process. Now vendors are using technology to speed things up and give consumers more control. It used to be that when a consumer bought a car, it started with a sales …
Partner Content Some respected and experienced auto dealers are looking at fluctuating market conditions, supply chain nightmares and market disruptions by straight-to-consumer sales models, and saying, “I think now is a good time to cash out and enjoy my retirement.” …
Partner Content A recent survey of Canadians found that 88 per cent of buyers want a vehicle history report (VHR) before they buy a pre-owned vehicle. Smart dealers know that including a CARFAX Canada Vehicle History Report is a good …
The rise of electric vehicles and the trend of increasing popularity among consumers will have an impact on fixed ops—both the department and its profitability As governments push for greater adoption of electric vehicles and automakers prepare to launch more …
Low supply and high profitability of certain brands lead to seller’s market with tough competition Canadian dealers looking to sell their business are sitting in the driver’s seat in terms of attracting buyers, though the brand and/or the land are …
Partner Content The business of selling cars is increasingly technical, and “business intelligence” (BI), also called data analytics, has become a big aspect of the dealership business, helping Dealer Management Systems (DMSs) make sense of all the data coming in. …
