Al MacPhee of MacPhee Ford and a past Chair of CADA, and Ron Zima of GoGreen Communications discuss idle time: how they are bringing awareness to the issue through the IDLE FREE for our kids initiative, the impact of idle time on vehicles and the environment, and what dealerships can do to help.
NCDA launches annual Auction for Athletes for Special Olympics BC
NCDA’s popular Auction for Athletes is returning April 24 to 27, 2023, for another year of support for Special Olympics BC. For more than 35 years, this annual online auction has raised vital funds to empower Special Olympics athletes with …
J.D. Power, GlobalData predict 10.2% increase in U.S. November new vehicle sales
November new vehicle sales in the United States are projected to jump 10.2% from a year ago thanks to record-level consumer spending, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData. They are anticipating that new-vehicle sales for the …
Vancouver-based startup NEO Battery Materials expands into U.S.
A Vancouver-based lithium-ion battery materials company has just reported that they have expanded into the United States to pursue business opportunities there, as well as open a manufacturing plant. NEO Battery Materials Ltd. is “a low-cost silicon anode materials developer …
Used market decrease ‘more than 6X the historical average,’ says CBB
The Canadian used wholesale market saw its largest decline in prices yet, at –1.56%, for the period ending on Dec. 2. The prior week’s decline was only -0.38%, and Canadian Black Book’s Market Insights data indicates that the 2017-2019 average …
Most provinces see sales growth of more than 20% in October
New light vehicle sales showed a notable increase across all provinces in October, based on data reviewed by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants from reporting manufacturers. The majority of provinces experienced a sales growth that surpassed 20% when compared to the same …
QC’s 360.Agency launches next-gen CRM Pro 360
Montréal-based 360.Agency, which offers digital tools geared towards car dealerships within and beyond Québec’s borders, recently launched its next-generation CRM Pro 360 platform. The program was originally launched in 2012 to offer dealers a platform that seamlessly brings together all …