[EDITOR'S NOTE: This story appears in Auto Remarketing Canada's Women & Automotive Profiles in Leadership issue. Reporting for and writing of this story was conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic's most severe impact on the auto market] According to McKinsey ... [Read More]

Pushed in part by the coronavirus crisis, Facedrive, a Canadian ridesharing platform that allows passengers to request rides in electric, hybrid or gas-powered vehicles, has expanded to Ottawa. The company says it is a peer-to-peer, eco-friendly and socially responsible ridesharing ... [Read More]

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]