Originally published to Canadian Auto World In the wake of COVID-19, Canadians have been urged to stay home based on recommendations by the World Health Organization and the Public Health Agency of Canada. In response, many Canadian dealers have had to close their in-store sales department and limit their operations to service functions. Consequently, online
Whether partially or fully operational, a growing number of dealerships across Canada have turned to digital retailing as a key component of servicing customers and selling cars during the COVID-19 pandemic. While some have already made the shuffle, ahead of these unprecedented times, others will need to implement this all-new way of conducting business into
Getting equipped with the right tools to make going remote easier for your dealership is paramount during this time. We have identified two distinct groups of consumers actively browsing on the AutoTrader.ca Marketplace; (i) those looking to purchase a vehicle now, and, (ii) those stuck in a research stage, likely to buy once the spread
As COVID-19 continues, consumers are increasingly not leaving their homes, following government advice. Consequently, online shopping has transitioned from an ease of convenience to a necessity. In order to respond to the needs of consumers, dealers have already implemented or are looking towards digital retailing platforms to integrate into their business. The evolution covers simple
Investment will expand reach and accelerate the development of new products TORONTO, January 8, 2020 — Motoinsight, a leading provider of digital retailing 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, LLC. “Automotive retailing is
