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Jeremy Louisos of Preowned Auto Logistics Returns to Show
Our “PAL” Jeremy Louisos of Preowned Auto Logistics is back on the show for a wide-ranging conversation about his work on remarketing industry committees and conferences, top issues and hot topics in auto transport and much more. The interview is ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Rethinking vehicle-protection plans for today’s wide inventory mix with GWC Warranty
Used-car inventory on dealer lots nowadays can range from older, higher-mileage vehicles to EVs, lifted trucks, and modified vehicles. The result is dealers are also having to change the vehicle-protection conversations with customers. In this special sponsored episode of the ... Listen Here
Recapping credit scores & other trends in auto finance with Shams Blanc of FICO
Shams Blanc, head of auto scores at FICO, made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to elaborate more about the fall edition of the FICO Score Credit Insights report. Along with recapping what’s going on in auto finance, Blanc ... Listen Here

DRIVING INSIGHTS: How to stop losing service customers

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Drew Harden, CARFAX Canada
The service department is often referred to as the backbone of the dealership; it’s known to bring hard-earned customers back in again and again. Surprisingly, we found that on average only 31% of recent used-vehicle customers plan to return to ... [Read More]

Pfaff’s purchasing model seeks to ease buyer frustrations

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Auto Remarketing Canada staff
A lengthy purchasing process, price negotiation, hidden fees, confusion and lack of transparency, distrust in salespeople, getting a good trade-in offer, and understanding financing options. Those are some of what Pfaff Automotive Partners says are top auto buyer frustrations. The ... [Read More]

Porsche Passport subscription plan expands to Canada

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Auto Remarketing Canada staff
At the touch of an app with the Porsche Passport monthly subscription plan, members get unlimited swaps between models. Porsche Passport conducted a U.S. pilot program in Atlanta and will expand to Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Diego. Now, the exclusive monthly ... [Read More]

New GMs at ADESA St. John’s, 2 US auctions

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Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
ADESA has named new general managers at three of its auctions, for two in the United States and one in Canada. Starting with Canada, Matthew Creese is the new general manager at ADESA St. John’s in Newfoundland. In the U.S., Jeff ... [Read More]

Canadian EV technology investment aims for pollution reduction

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Auto Remarketing Canada staff
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Amarjeet Sohi has announced a nearly $2 million investment for the development of two electric vehicle infrastructure projects in Quebec. Through one of the projects, utilities will be able to “dynamically adjust power output and ... [Read More]

New Alexa pilot program: Vehicle Recalls Canada

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Auto Remarketing Canada staff
Many people know Alexa as a service allowing them to interact with technology and use it for finding the nearest restaurant, for example. Under a new Transport Canada pilot program, users could soon be able to say, “Alexa, open vehicle ... [Read More]

Kelley Blue Book MarketLens and Pricing Service Industry products arrive in Canada

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Auto Remarketing Canada staff
After announcing in April that it would bring Kelley Blue Book to Canada, Cox Automotive Canada on Aug. 14 announced the arrival of MarketLens and Pricing Service Industry Solutions of Kelley Blue Book for its clients and dealers. Kelley Blue ... [Read More]

Zanchin Automotive Group talks marketing, fintech, digital retail, mobility and more

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Sarah Rubenoff , Correspondent
The Zanchin Automotive Group is the largest auto dealer group in Toronto. So, the business obviously already touts a pretty solid, well-known reputation in the city and the greater Toronto area, as well. But when you already have your name ... [Read More]

Near 50-year mark, VW Waterloo gets new facility showcasing service & parts

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Sarah Rubenoff , Correspondent
Auto dealerships are often simply the kind of businesses that throughout history have gotten passed down through generations. And even if they change hands, they often retain their place in the community for decades. In fact, many dealerships and dealer ... [Read More]

In Canada, median retail prices up for used sedans, SUVs, trucks

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Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Compared to July 2018, Canadian median used-vehicle prices have risen by 6.8%. Asian-manufactured used vehicles, at 10.3%, showed the largest year-over-year price increase. And the Ford F-150 was the most commonly searched vehicle on autoTRADER.ca from late June to late July. ... [Read More]

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