Canadian Auto Dealer

DECEMBER 20, 2024

For the third consecutive year, Audi Winnipeg Dealer Principal Robyn Okaja and her staff participated in 12 Days of Giving Back, a takeoff on the 12 Days Of Christmas Song. Carson Grant, Managing Partner and Dealer Principal of Comox Valley Dodge in B.C., If we can make a bit of a difference, why not?

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AutoSuccessOnline

JANUARY 14, 2025

Capturing more billable hours from the work you already have is called cycle time management. No dealer principal should tolerate it another day. This approach empowers you to manage your time effectively and see momentous results. Cycle time management techniques provide this diagnostic help.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 31, 2025

The company was created in honor of the British racing team Vanwall who won the F1 constructors’ title in 1958.

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AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

These days, it makes sense for you to direct big-picture decisions and budget approvals and let your marketing manager, internet manager or BDC manager take pitches and go to trade shows. That said, I do attend them, and we consult with a lot of dealer principals and GMs in addition to CMOs and marketing roles.

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DealerTrack Insights

JUNE 26, 2024

Transitioning your Dealer Management System (DMS) is crucial for staying ahead. Dealer principals and general managers often postpone this move until it’s absolutely necessary. These team champions will play a vital role in facilitating learning and training initiatives by acting as liaisons between management and staff.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Dealer Principal Larry Pidperyhora began working as a salesperson, rose up through the management ranks to eventually become a partner in 2003, and then became the sole owner in 2015. is the General Manager, Ivan is the Assistant Service Manager, and Tyler is the Internet Director. Larry Pidperyhora Jr.,

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Vanguard Dealer Services

JANUARY 13, 2025

Dealer Principals and General Managers concur that the market for acquiring used car leases has plummeted and its much more tenuous to stock used cars.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

DECEMBER 4, 2024

There’s something happening at Direct Nissan in Mississauga now that Greg Carrasco has joined the dealership as managing partner. Following some more meetings, Raymond, who is also President of Erinwood Ford and has been in the automotive business 35 years, offered Carrasco a chance to become managing partner.

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CarExpert

JUNE 2, 2024

2024 MG 3 Sarah Davis, co-founder and managing director at Drive Against Depression, said: “We are delighted to partner with Five Dock MG, with the instrumental support of MG Motor Australia, to deliver this bespoke MG 3 Hybrid+ event. For more information and to pre-purchase raffle tickets, click here.

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Drive.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

“GM has had a long and highly successful partnership with Triple Eight Race Engineering,” said Jess Bala, Managing Director General Motors Australia and New Zealand. Despite this, GM has reaffirmed its commitment to staying in the sport at least for another season.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 16, 2024

We couldn’t be more excited,” said Jordan Oon, Arise Racing GT’s team principal. The category is jointly managed by SRO Motorsports Group and Australian Racing Group, and is one of just four official GT World Challenges globally alongside Europe, America and Asia.

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Autocar

MARCH 1, 2024

In October 2023, Cyril Dorsaz, then principal product manager at Porsche Digital in the US, highlighted the downside of Apple CarPlay, telling Ars Technica: "You have to switch back and forth to control some features around media, for example, some more specific features around climate.

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CarExpert

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Magma Racing will be supported by Hyundai Motorsport, the body responsible for managing the global race and rally activities for Hyundai Motor Group. Hyundai Motorsport President Cyril Abiteboul (former Renault F1 Team managing director) will serve as team principal for Genesis Magma Racing.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JANUARY 16, 2025

Shawn Ball, Dealer Principal, L&S Toyota of Beckley (Beckley, W.V.) Brandon Campbell, General Manager, KarMART Volkswagen of Maui (Kihei, Hawaii) Kirk Carroll, Dealer Principal, Carroll’s Auto Sales (Presque Isle, Maine) Jim Casey, President, Halladay Motors (Cheyenne, Wyo.) Baxter, President, Kayser Ford Inc.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 12, 2025

In a dealer bulletin obtained by CarExpert , Ford Australia told its Eastern Region dealer principals, sales managers and stock controllers that industrial action by Qube staff at Port Kembla and other ports since early December would impact deliveries of the new-generation S650 Mustang , which were due to take place in January.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Jim Williamson, Dealer Principal/Partner of Williamson Chrysler in Uxbridge and General Manager/Partner of Williamson Chrysler in Lindsay A celebrity hockey tournament raised more than $500,000 for the Uxbridge Hospital Foundation, thanks largely to generous car dealerships and auto retail suppliers.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

JANUARY 8, 2025

Sarah Kennedy, BLS manager and leader of the technology to market deployment, said the collaboration represents a significant step forward in developing sustainable solutions for the battery lifecycle. The project comes as end-of-life and battery scrap volumes are estimated to rise in the coming years.

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Drive.com

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner will continue as team principal after an internal investigation found no inappropriate conduct from the 50-year-old. The news of allegations against the Red Bull Racing team principal were made public on 5 February by a Dutch newspaper.

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Autosoft

JANUARY 24, 2025

From Sales to Service: How Autosoft DMS Drives Success for Low-Volume Dealerships January 24, 2025 Debby Palmiter 4 mins read Streamlining Dealership Operations with Autosoft The right Dealer Management System software facilitates any automotive dealer but proves especially beneficial for low-volume dealerships.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As one dealer principal told me while I was gathering facts and information for this article: “When we are going through a phase with margin compression like we are now — we look at EVERY expense to see, where we can reduce or cut costs.” The other side of the scale — or the equation — is costs.

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Drive.com

DECEMBER 1, 2024

So I think the discussion is quite natural really,” Alpine Team Principal, Oliver Oakes, said in a press conference at Qatar when asked about the move. I think you could say from Esteban’s side it’s good to move on early. I think it suits everybody.

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AutoSuccessOnline

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

My mom then became the seventh female Toyota dealer principal in the nation. One hour later that same day, I also got a call from Toyota’s human resources saying I was one in only 10 who got into the 2009 Management Training Program. She is the first female Toyota dealer in all of New England. Did I mention I’m a singer?

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Canadian Auto Dealer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

DSMA Managing Partner Maxime Théorêt co-founded QUOTUS, a provider of financial intelligence solutions for auto retail, which recently launched a software as a service (SaaS) platform to help dealerships transform complicated financial data into actionable insights so they can quickly make decisions.

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AutoSuccessOnline

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Included will be: Gren Baranco ,executive vice president, Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead (Atlanta) Karen Ford ,dealer principal, Sutton Ford (Chicago) Hilary Haron ,founder, The Haron Group [moderator] Kristin Hutchins ,president and CEO, Ruge’s Automotive Tianna Mick ,chief marketing officer, Dealer Synergy Schedule 8:30-9:15 a.m.:

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

What dealer principals should be focused on — is what they can control. Strategies for performance optimization To increase the value of a dealership, principals should consider how to best leverage and optimize their capital – human, financial, relational, and intellectual – to maximize the sale price when it’s time to transact.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 14, 2025

Piastri who is managed by nine-time Grand Prix winner and fellow Australian, Mark Webber instead signed for McLaren, vindicated by his strong results since, and who he will continue to drive for in 2025.

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DealerTrack Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Garry Shirley, Performance Manager at Dealertrack DMS, recently sat down with a diverse panel of dealers to discuss a shift in focus toward fixed ops. Garry Shirley, Performance Manager at Dealertrack DMS, recently sat down with a diverse panel of dealers to discuss a shift in focus toward fixed ops. Watch the discussion here.

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Shawn Ryder

JANUARY 18, 2025

The key components of an auto loan include the principal amount (the price of the vehicle), the interest rate, and the term of the loan (length of time to repay). Down Payment A larger down payment typically reduces the principal amount financed and can influence the interest rate positively. Here are some strategies: 1.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

OCTOBER 22, 2024

“With the automotive sector undergoing a significant transformation, Durham College is committed to offering new programs that align with industry trends and provide students with career-ready skills,” said Dr. Rebecca Milburn, Executive Dean, Faculty of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship and Principal at Whitby campus, in a statement.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

MARCH 22, 2024

Several dealers, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter, say the move was thrust upon them in a memo sent out March 5 to dealer principals and general managers. There’s a reason they are doing this. We shouldn’t have to bear the brunt of bad decisions.”

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Autoleadstar

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Key findings from the report include: Current AI Implementation: The survey shows that customer relationship management leads the way in current AI usage, followed by sales and customer service, fraud detection, and predictive maintenance. Only 7% anticipate no changes to their budgets.

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Dealership Valuations

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The two biggest drivers of dealership success are: Dealer Principal Engagement – A Dealer Principal actively involved in day-to-day management, especially investing in mentoring a team that can make strong decisions, proves to be the best “super-power” to embrace the new while staying true to proven practices.

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3 Brothers Autosale

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This not only makes your monthly payments more manageable but also ensures that a significant portion of your payment goes towards reducing the principal amount. Negotiating Power for Used Car Buyers Walking into a dealership with a good credit score is like having a secret weapon in your arsenal.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JUNE 11, 2024

We immediately moved to a panel discussion with Susan Burke, VP of marketing, and Adrienne Riley, implementation manager, both from 700 Credit; BreAnna McCready, fractional CRO; and Nicole Cockroft, service director, Headquarter Mazda. The food was amazing at every break, every lunch — it was five star all the way.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JANUARY 23, 2024

Ammar Zuriki Prior to joining TotalCX, Zuriki held the role of principal technical product manager at Nuance Communications (a Microsoft Company). TotalCX leads the industry in innovation, particularly in conversational AI management and reporting. The excellence of TotalCX’s products and services is truly remarkable.

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Car Examer

JUNE 20, 2024

Date: June 03, 2024 Audience: Dealer Principal, Sales Manager, Admin Ford’s Confidence in EcoBoost Technology Book inspection Ford stands behind the reliability of its EcoBoost engines, provided that the stated maintenance and service guidelines are followed.

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AutoSuccessOnline

APRIL 24, 2024

. “Schomp and Third Set are working together on this new venture, Audi Napa Valley, committed to the same values of integrity, service, teamwork and excellence that have made our other Fairfield dealerships successful,” said Aaron Wallace, CEO and dealer principal for the Schomp Automotive Group. “One Price. One Person.

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