While there is a full time team over at The Garage, sometimes I've felt like somewhat of a one man band here at Driven Wheels. I suppose that every new project can feel like that at times during its infancy. There is a time though when the baby has to start to crawl and that time has come for Driven Wheels. The newest member of the team, Duane Aubin, will be visiting car dealerships around the GTA … [Read more...]
Canadian car dealers are “survivors”: PwC and DesRosiers automotive study
April 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
PricewaterhouseCoopers and DesRosiers Automotive Consultants press release TORONTO, April 7 /CNW/ - While 2009 was one of the most difficult years on record, Canadian auto dealers survived and of those that were still in business, most reported increased profits, according to the 2009 PwC Dealer Trendsetter Survey, an annual survey of new car dealers in Canada conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers … [Read more...]
Ford Canada continues growth with 51% sales increase over February 2009
March 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ford Canada press release February Highlights: * Overall vehicle sales up 51% * Total car sales rose 59% * Total truck sales increased 49% * Ford Focus sales were up 43% * Ford Fusion sales rose 99%, for best February on record * Ford Taurus sales increased 162%, for best February on record * Ford Edge sales rose 104%, for best February on record * Ford … [Read more...]
Canadian auto sales on a major upswing
February 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Auto sales over the past few months in Ontario have been consistently improving over the end of 2008. As the press releases from Ford, GM and Chrysler show, the traditional domestics seem to be well on their way to recovery in Canada. Even Chrysler is selling well here, despite not having any fresh product. The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada reports that all of the … [Read more...]
Ford of Canada starts 2010 with a 6% increase
February 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ford of Canada press release January Highlights: Overall vehicle sales up 6% Overall car sales rose 1% Overall truck sales up 7% Ford Fusion sales increased 18% Ford Taurus sales rose 68% Ford Edge sales up 16% Ford F-Series sales increased 17% Lincoln MKZ sales rose 37% Lincoln MKX sales were up 97% Lincoln Navigator sales increased 72% Overall Lincoln sales up 59% OAKVILLE, Ontario, … [Read more...]
