Heading into the future
I’m going to be hitting the road shortly to see first hand what many are describing as the near future of the automotive purchase experience. Specifically, I want to play around in some of the new digital showrooms that are …
Category: Publisher’s letter
Stretching my perspective
As part of my role of moderator, I have had the privilege of speaking directly with many of the presenters and panel participants for the CADA Summit. We use those discussions to ensure they understand the overall theme of the …
A winning tradition
There is a giant slogan emblazoned across the wall of the hospital in Newmarket, Ont. “Tradition is cherished, change is welcomed.” Apart from being a good philosophy, it also nicely sums up the way that J. Clark and Son Ltd. …
It’s about the people
Ten years ago, when I drove down the QEW to meet with the leaders of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), all I had with me were the seeds for a conversation. I had a vision for creating the first …
Sharing a slice of history
THE FALL IS ALWAYS a busy time for events in the automotive industry. For me personally, one recent event really stood out in particular. The New Car Dealers Association of BC’s conference and gala dinner in September provided a chance …
The times they are a-changin’
i had an interesting moment this week while travelling in the Maritimes. I was on the final stop of a swing through car dealerships in Halifax, Dartmouth, Truro, Summerside, Saint John. We had just pulled up to the hotel in …
They grow up so fast
THIS IS A BIG YEAR FOR ME. MY BABY IS TURNING TEN. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Ten years ago, we created the magazine that has been the leading Canadian magazine …
See-through dealerships
Speaker after speaker at the recent Kijiji DealerTalk conference reinforced the event’s central message — that transparency is the name of the game for auto retailers. Whether it’s transparency in new or used vehicle pricing, availability of inventory, incentives, financing …
Are you a great place to work?
AS THIS ISSUE IS GOING to press we are preparing to travel to Halifax for this year’s CADEX event. The half day conference, put on by the Nova Scotia Automobile Dealers Association with the exclusive support of TD Auto Finance, …
CADA Summit reflections
As each new year begins, industry conferences and auto shows kick into high gear, and I attend a flurry of events in rapid succession. But the one that I enjoy most each year, and learn the most from, is the …
Let’s make this a special year
I love the start of the year. After spending the past few weeks working through the many deadlines that come with winding down the past year and clearing my desk, it’s time to start looking towards the coming year. It …
Upping a tough act to follow
Working closely with Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) staff, some of our team at Canadian auto dealer magazine are putting in the hours that go into planning the upcoming CADA Summit. Universus Media (publishers of Canadian auto dealer) leaders Todd …
