CARFAX Canada knows that the COVID-19 crisis is having a profound effect on its customers and employees. The company said it is committed to supporting its partners and listed several steps it is taking in that area. First, the company ... [Read More]

UPDATED: Story has been updated to reflect OpenRoad's new strategy. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, here is a roundup of how some dealer groups in Canada are responding, AutoCanada, a dealership group with locations in eight Canadian provinces and ... [Read More]

Working to support auto dealers that are “seeking financial flexibility while navigating the economic impact” of COVID-19, TRADER Corp. is offering Canadian dealer partners a 50% price reduction on all autoTRADER.ca marketplace products. The nationwide marketplace price reduction plan is ... [Read More]

The Canadian Black Book analyst team released a comprehensive look at the country’s automotive wholesale and retail landscapes as auctions, dealers and finance companies all navigate the business challenges brought on by COVID-19. Analysts began their report by recapping last ... [Read More]

After its recent acquisition of Diamond Kote and its chemical manufacturing operation, WGI Manufacturing, iA Dealer Services has retooled its chemical production capabilities and worked with its chemist to produce what it says is a high-quality hand sanitizer. The company ... [Read More]

The times may have changed, yes. Yesterday’s business lunch is today’s LinkedIn connection. But the foundation of a quality mentor/mentee relationship remains much the same. “One of the foundations of mentorship is really understanding what your goal is in looking ... [Read More]

Additional hand sanitizer dispensers and locations in all dealerships for guests and staff associates is one of 10 measures OpenRoad Auto Group is implementing immediately as part of its COVID-19 health and safety action plan. OpenRoad, which says it is ... [Read More]

Canadian consumers who might be struggling to maintain their vehicle payments stemming from the consequences of COVID-19 could be receiving a lifeline. According to a news release, Canada’s six largest banks on Tuesday announced plans to provide financial relief to ... [Read More]

A new partnership between Dilawri Group of Companies and Brian Ross for co-ownership and operation of Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver represents the first Ferrari and Maserati dealerships for Dilawri, which says it is Canada’s largest automotive group. Brian Ross acquired ... [Read More]

Jeff LeBlanc is the new general manager at ADESA Moncton in New Brunswick, and ADESA Canada regional vice president Simon Robitaille says LeBlanc “has established relationships within the local dealer community.” LeBlanc “will provide a foundation for ADESA Moncton to ... [Read More]