
CBB's 2025 forecast tells industry ability to pivot is key in a ‘tumultuous’ year
Thursday, Mar. 6, 2025, 03:49 PM

With tariffs on the brink, Canadian auto industry braces for impact
Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, 01:06 PM

Rise in CBB index hints at tariff-driven ‘instability’ ahead for wholesale market
Thursday, Mar. 6, 2025, 10:23 AM
AutoCanada’s ‘transformation’ includes sale of its U.S. dealerships
Friday, Mar. 21, 2025, 01:34 PM
Andrew Friedlander, Associate Editor
AutoCanada’s “transformation plan” is transforming it into a Canadian-only company. Executive chairman Paul Antony this week said the Edmonton-based dealership group plans to sell its U.S. stores, saying its 10 locations in Illinois have been classified as a “discontinued operation” ... [Read More]
Used-car supply down, but ‘factory’ poised to fill the gap, CBB report finds
Friday, Mar. 21, 2025, 09:16 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Used-car supply is trending downward — but reinforcements are on the way. In its March Residual Value Newsletter, Canadian Black Book provided data and projections showing the supply of used vehicles dwindling over the past three years — and expected ... [Read More]
CARFAX Canada unveils new tools to inform and retain service customers
Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, 09:40 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
CARFAX Canada aims to make it easier for vehicle service providers to communicate with customers — and for customers to pay attention to what they’re saying. The provider of vehicle history reports has launched its Service Suite, an all-in-one customer ... [Read More]
Dealer group up for awards recognizing innovation in technology, investment
Monday, Mar. 17, 2025, 01:54 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
HGreg is in the running for awards honoring innovations in technology and international investment. The Québec-based dealership group is among the finalists in both the TELUS Technological Innovation and EDC International Market Development categories of the 2025 Mercuriades Awards, organized ... [Read More]
Hyundai Canada promotes Flamand to succeed Romano as president and CEO
Thursday, Mar. 13, 2025, 08:57 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
There’s a new boss at Hyundai Auto Canada. Executive director of sales and digital strategy Steve Flamand has been promoted to president and CEO, overseeing the Hyundai and Genesis brands in Canada. The veteran Canadian automotive executive, who joined the ... [Read More]
Hyundai’s CPO program in Canada driving sales and raising residuals
Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2025, 10:37 AM
Alysha Webb, Correspondent
Hyundai Auto Canada is killing it where selling certified pre-owned vehicles is concerned. Its CPO penetration rate this year is topping 50% and sales are strong.
The reason, Hyundai Auto Canada manager of CPO and remarketing Charles Plewes told Auto Remarketing Canada, is the automaker’s Hyundai Promise Certified Pre-Owned program.
“The dealers have really embraced it.” ... [Read More]
Canadian wholesale market stable as tariffs loom
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, 11:04 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Stability reigns in the Canadian wholesale used-vehicle market. A least for now. While the threat of tariffs and a trade war with the U.S. loom on the horizon, the week ending Feb. 22 looked a lot like the previous few: ... [Read More]