Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Beata Caranci, Chief Economist at TD Bank about her CADA Summit 2022 appearance on February 16. During the event, Caranci will explore topics like inflation, consumer demand, and overall economic trends impacting the Canadian dealer landscape.
Hyundai, family, key supports for auto executive to earn MBA
Kristina Covello-Garcia is proof of how to manage school, career and family life. The National Manager Marketing Communications for Hyundai Canada returned to school in January 2021 to do her Masters of Business Administration, more than 15 years since she …
B.C.’s Vicinity Motor Corp opens large campus in U.S. to build EVs
As the world shifts ever more towards electrified transportation, Vicinity Motor Corp., a British Columbia-based supplier of electric vehicles for public and commercial use, officially opened a 100,000-square-foot campus in Ferndale, Washington on September 12. In a news release, the …
Cox Automotive makes ten predictions for 2023
With the start of the New Year just a week away, the Cox Automotive Industry Insights team recently released its expectations for the U.S. automotive market in 2023. According to the report, “By nearly all measures, 2022 was a difficult …
Industry consultant says dealerships need to place greater priority on consumer experience
Salespeople need to be people-driven and not profit-driven when dealing with customers, said a North American automotive sales trainer and recruiter. He believes change starts with upper management. Brian Maxwell, who is based in Florida and has done some consulting …
Used car and truck market continues gradual decline
The wholesale market as a whole continues to slightly decline, down -0.26%, more than the 2017-2019 average, which was -0.21%, according to Canadian Black Book. The Canadian wholesale market for used cars was down -0.40%, compared to being down -0.22% …
HeyAuto and Privacy4Cars team up to protect Canadian consumers’ and dealerships’ data
Increasing regulatory attention related to consumers in the Canadian automotive industry has many dealerships scrambling to find the tools necessary to fall into compliance. This week, HeyAuto, an “automotive ecosystem made up of a suite of products and services to …