Just like customers test-drive numerous cars before finding the best deal for the perfect make, model, features, and color, automotive dealers need to be discerning about their technology partners. The loan origination process is a perfect example. Typically mired by ... [Read More]

As we turn the page on another quarter of 2021, here’s a rundown of how the certified pre-owned vehicle market is faring in Canada, based on sales reports shared by automakers. Starting with Mercedes-Benz Canada, the company said that within ... [Read More]

Canada Drives has added f Alberta to its online car shopping delivery service network, following launches in Ontario and British Columbia. This translates to Canada Drives' inventory of over 1,200 vehicles being available to 24 million Canadians.  Now, Albertan car shoppers can can ... [Read More]

AutoCanada, who currently operates 66 franchised dealerships covering 27 brands, just purchased a new collision center located in Airdrie, Alberta.  The dealer group announced the acquisition of Airdrie Autobody, which has been serving the Airdrie community for over 25 years, and is ... [Read More]

Policaro Automotive is continuing its quest to "redefine the automotive retail experience," this time through premium service offerings and new franchises for its customers to shop.  In July, the dealer group broke ground on a new Porsche store in Kitchener-Waterloo. The ... [Read More]

Cox Automotive confirmed in a statement Tuesday that it is moving its Canadian reporting structure into its U.S. operations as part of plans to “simplify its structure for local and global customers.” Maria Soklis, who is president for Cox Automotive Canada ... [Read More]

A new partnership with Big Think+ will give LGM Financial Services dealer training customers access to an expansive archive of video lessons that teach "essential 21st century skills from the world's top minds."  Now, on top of LGM's training modules already in ... [Read More]

HGreg Group, which operates new- and used-car dealerships in Canada and the United States, has set its sights on creating nationwide presence in each country within a “few years,” said its top executive. “We’ll be opening new store fronts and ... [Read More]

AutoVerify has purchased AIM Experts, in an effort to alleviate pain points in the auto-sales process for both shoppers and dealers.  For dealers specifically, AutoVerify said the purchase will help solve dealer pain "end-to-end" by integrating AIM’s inventory management and automated content ... [Read More]

At Finch Hyundai, the used-car side coincides with its new-car inventory. “The more new cars you have, the more trade-ins you take in,” said Hass Hijazi, who is general manager and partner for Finch Hyundai in London, Ontario.  Finch Hyundai ... [Read More]