Canadian auto dealer Senior Editor Todd Phillips interviews Alan Bird, CEO of taq Automotive Intelligence, and well-known industry leader about the return of Canada Night at NADA. The event will take place on Feb. 1, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Industry suppliers have once again rallied behind the event and are chipping in sponsorship dollars to create a memorable event for Canadian dealers. Bird says there are only a few sponsorships left and is urging interested companies to step forward to be included in the marketing and promotional activities. Past events have included musical acts Jim Cuddy from Blue Rodeo, Alan Doyle from Great Big Sea, and the Barenaked Ladies.
Gap between Canadian-American EV consideration widens
J.D. Power recently released its 2023 Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study, which found that EV consideration rates in Canada significantly lagged behind the United States. In its news release, J.D. Power said the majority of Canadian consumers surveyed (66%) …
AI is helping MapGPT voice assistant become more relevant to drivers
A company in the United States launched a conversational Artificial Intelligence service so that OEMs can create customized voice assistants that are capable of delivering more natural and actionable conversations. The company is Mapbox, which uses its own location services …
Front crash tests revamped: most small SUVs now rated “poor”
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is updating its longest-running crash test, the moderate overlap front evaluation, to address a growing gap in the protection provided for front and rear occupants. In the first tests, only two out of 15 …
CanadaWheels, a fast-growing company on Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list
CanadaWheels, an online automotive retailer of wheels, tires and parts, has been ranked as one of the Fastest-Growing Companies in North America on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list. CEO, Saleh Taebi, said in a news release that the …
Video interview: Reynolds & Reynolds President Chris Walsh discusses evolution of dealer digital experience
Canadian auto dealer Senior Editor Todd Phillips interviews Chris Walsh, President of Reynolds & Reynolds, about the evolution of digital retailing, showroom desking, and F&I tools as part of a shift to a more digital buying experience. Walsh discusses the changing consumer expectations and dealership experience, and comments …
Opportunities and challenges for the Dealer of the Future
Data and financial services represent two potential areas of growth for dealers over the next decade, while the direct-to-consumer sales model, quick market shifts, and labour shortages are some of the anticipated challenges. That is according to a Reuters Events …