December 2020’s average was up 13 per cent from the same month in 2019, when the average transaction price was just under $36,000.

Some women in the industry say they see ominous signs despite the sector's collective intentions.

In a new online campaign, viewers will see ads highlighting vehicle features that are most likely to be of interest to them.

Organizers of the Montreal and Toronto auto shows have scrapped their plans to transition to virtual platforms from traditional in-person events for 2021 due to a lack of manufacturer participation. Live shows have been in doubt since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March.

Tire sales can boost revenue and customer loyalty at dealerships that employ the right tools to make the buying process painless, industry executives say.

The five-acre (two-hectare), five-tower project represents an opportunity to reach urban consumers on their home turf, as well as a new business model, aimed at generating cost-savings and multiple revenue streams at time when online technology is rapidly transforming automotive retail.

Genesis is offering a dedicated standalone facility on an entirely separate plot of land, while the second allows dealers that have already built or plan to build a Hyundai dealership, in that brand’s updated imaging, to integrate a Genesis showroom into the design.

The Genesis GV80, the first SUV from Hyundai Motor Group’s premium brand, will be sold in Canada with a Terrain Mode function that offers independent settings for driving in snow, mud, and sand.

As the 2021 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL launch in Canada, the introduction of a new off-road oriented grade means that an estimated 85 per cent of next-generation Yukons will be priced at $75,000 or more with delivery fees, according to Mark Alger, national truck and SUV marketing manager for GMC Canada.

Some new-car dealers are offering employees the option of working from home permanently, a situation that began as a necessity during the early weeks of the pandemic but has become a key to attracting talent, industry experts say.

While both hybrid and plug-in hybrid iterations will be available at launch in the United States, the units sold there during the first model year will be offered with only front-wheel drive, a configuration that Kia Canada does not see value in offering to Canadians, according to Director of Marketing Michael Kopke.

Tim Reuss, head of the Canadian Automobiles Dealers Association, says that tile colour isn’t exactly a priority during a pandemic.

The pandemic is pushing young buyers to consider buying their own vehicles to increase social distance, a study by Deloitte found. The survey also shows 78 per cent favour completing a sale at a dealership in person.

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