Sabrina Arruda, Author at TRADER

Consumer Research Results: Global Microchips Shortage Shows Canadian Car Shoppers Are Willing to go the Extra Mile

The global microchip shortage stemming from a variety of COVID-19 and trade-war related production disruptions, that has impacted supply chains across the world including the automotive sector, is very much top of mind with Canadian car shoppers. In fact, according to an online study of over 500 AutoTrader.ca and AutoHebdo.net marketplace auto intenders conducted in

Activix Receives Strategic Investment to Fuel Growth

Press Release / By Sabrina Arruda

Investment will increase addressable market and accelerate the development of new offerings TORONTO, ON — May 27, 2021 — Activix, a leading provider of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that it has received a strategic investment from TRADER Corporation, a portfolio company of private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo.

Website Accessibility: A Guide for Canadian Car Dealers

Article / By Sabrina Arruda

If you’re responsible for your dealership’s website, you may not be aware that its design could be required by law to follow an international set of standards established to improve digital accessibility for people with disabilities. This includes making it easier for people with vision, hearing and cognitive limitations to find important information online. Following

Webinar Recording: 2021 Automotive Retail Website Trends

Video / By Sabrina Arruda

A powerful and informative dealership website, leveraging the latest best practices, is essential to engage and convert car shoppers browsing your virtual lot - now more than ever. During our webinar, 2021 Automotive Retail Website Trends, our resident dealership website expert, Madeleine Dubé, shared the top features and functionalities that automotive retailers should aim to

Consumer Research Results: How Canadian Consumers Feel About Electric Vehicles

Article / By Sabrina Arruda

The broad economic impact of the ongoing global pandemic notwithstanding, electric vehicles (EV) have captured the spotlight in the global automotive marketplace, with auto manufacturers introducing new models in all EV categories, from pure battery-powered electric vehicles (BEV) to hybrids, at a frenzied pace. Government incentive programs and media hype are also major forces continuing

Research Results: 2021 Canadian Car Buyer Perceptions and Priorities

Article / By Sabrina Arruda

One of the most surefire methods to attract and connect with your customers is to have a solid understanding of your target audience. That’s why, at TRADER, we are committed to consistently staying on top of consumer trends and relaying our research findings to our dealer partners. In February 2021, we partnered with the Angus

Consumer Research Results: One Year Later, Consumer Purchase Intentions Remain Steady

Article / By Sabrina Arruda

At the onset of the pandemic there was much uncertainty surrounding just about every aspect of automotive. As we embarked on a journey to gain a better understanding of consumer perceptions surrounding car shopping during COVID-19, we too were uncertain what the results of our research would uncover. Following numerous waves of consumer research, one

Event Recap: TRADER Carology Spring 2021

Article / By Sabrina Arruda

TRADER’s first virtual Carology event of 2021 may go down as the most data oriented and strategy focused Carology event yet! Following a year of challenges and disruptions posed by the pandemic came heaps of data and insights to better understand shifts in consumer shopping behaviour and trialing new strategies to find successful and safe

TRADER to host its flagship Carology event on April 20, 2021

Press Release / By Sabrina Arruda

The free virtual event will feature a diverse group of speakers specializing in key disciplines within Canadian automotive TORONTO, ON - April 12, 2021: TRADER Corporation, Canada's leading digital automotive solutions provider, today announced the return of its flagship automotive event - Carology: The Science of Selling Cars on April 20 at 1PM ET. The

Tips & Tricks to Elevate Your Dealership Website

Article / By Sabrina Arruda

In today’s challenging and ultra-competitive automotive landscape, it’s critical for your dealership to be at the top of your game in how you present yourself to customers online. Let’s not forget you also need to be providing as many functional tools as possible for consumers to conduct most of the – if not the entire

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