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Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... Read More
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Artificial intelligence in auto retail, says Zeigler Auto Group chief operating officer Sam D’Arc, is in a similar place as digital retail was 4-5 years ago. There’s a lot of excitement, but perhaps not a complete understanding of how AI ... Read More
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
Assuring potential buyers about used EV battery health with David Giacobbe of Voltest
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 04:01 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. One of the key questions buyers ask dealers about ... Listen Here
Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:52 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here

CARFAX Canada provides trade-in values for service lane coupon program

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Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019, 08:27 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Using the Vin-UP hardware/software program, auto dealerships offer their service customers an “Instant Vehicle Valuation Coupon.” The coupon indicates that the store wants to purchase the vehicle and provides a cash price. VIP says its program helps auto dealers generate ... [Read More]

Latest ADESA Canada index reflects anticipation of spring

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Thursday, Mar. 21, 2019, 01:49 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Perhaps like many dealers and consumers, the analysts who compiled the latest ADESA Canada Used Vehicle Price Index — powered by ALG — appear eager for spring to arrive, especially with the volume of new-vehicle sales in February. The February ... [Read More]

Canadian exec returns to lead Mazda Canada

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Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2019, 01:42 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
When April 1 arrives in a little more than a week, Mazda Canada (MCI) will have a new president and chief executive officer in place. It’s a move that marks the first Canadian to be appointed president of Mazda Canada ... [Read More]

LeasePlan Canada, AiM partner to expand Canadian presence

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Thursday, Mar. 14, 2019, 07:38 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Fleet management company LeasePlan Canada and vehicle inspection company Alliance Inspection Management say they are committed to providing Canada with vehicle condition reports for commercial fleets to increase the transparency and trust in transactions. A new partnership between those two ... [Read More]

Another month, another value milestone for Canadian used vehicles

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Thursday, Mar. 7, 2019, 07:48 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Another month has passed. That must mean another record high for Canadian used-vehicle values. That’s right: The positive trend for the Canadian market that started in the summer of 2010 continues. Canadian Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index posted a ... [Read More]

Several brands post best Februaries for CPO sales

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Thursday, Mar. 7, 2019, 06:36 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
Based on sales reports shared with Auto Remarketing Canada, at least three automakers had their best Februaries ever for certified pre-owned sales in Canada.  One of those was Porsche, which moved 169 units, same as last year. Year-to-date CPO sales are ... [Read More]

2019 Remarketing’s Under 40 honorees

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Thursday, Mar. 7, 2019, 03:12 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The Canadian auto industry, be it retail, remarketing or finance, is full of young men and women who have achieved massive success at an early age. And for the fifth consecutive year, Auto Remarketing Canada is excited to honor many ... [Read More]

New CARFAX program aims to increase dealer transparency

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Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2019, 07:31 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
More than 80 percent of used-car shoppers who are familiar with CARFAX Canada believe that the brand helps build confidence in their vehicle choice, according to a 2018 CARFAX Canada brand awareness survey. With that in mind, the company is now ... [Read More]

Partnership gives increased digital access to TRADER Corp. auto retailers

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Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, 07:57 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
A new strategic partnership and technology-sharing agreement means Canadian automotive retailers advertising their inventory on TRADER Corp.’s automotive marketplace will have access to a new car image library featuring professionally produced photos for most major OEM new vehicles. The agreement ... [Read More]

59% of Canadian car buyers conduct online research

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Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, 06:24 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Thursday is the best day for auto dealership traffic in Canada. Consumers are keeping their cars an average of 11.5 years. According to research from global data company Freckle IoT, those are just two of many pieces of information that ... [Read More]

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