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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

OGI Digital rolls out tool to monitor dealership visits

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Thursday, Sep. 13, 2018, 02:02 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
OGI Digital wants Canadian dealers who might already be familiar with Online Guided Intelligence (OGI) stemming from its recent introduction to acquaint themselves with a new tool intended to collect insights into who visits their dealerships — and their competitors ... [Read More]

Pfaff breaks ground on new Subaru dealership set to be complete by December

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Thursday, Sep. 13, 2018, 01:33 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
A new 22,000-square-foot facility set to be opened in Guelph, Ontario by year-end will serve as a Pfaff Automotive Partners Subaru dealership. Pfaff Automotive Partners recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new dealership location that included attendees such as Mayor ... [Read More]

Contact At Once enhances platform with CARPROOF vehicle history reports

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Monday, Sep. 10, 2018, 06:38 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
In an effort to help enhance consumers’ shopping experiences, CARPROOF vehicle history reports have been integrated into Contact At Once’s conversational commerce automotive platform. The new integration gives agents the ability to share CARPROOF information and content with consumers from ... [Read More]

Record month for Mercedes among August CPO highlights

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Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018, 07:27 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
It was the best August ever for certified pre-owned car sales at Mercedes-Benz Canada. The automaker said it sold 1,320 CPO vehicles, up from 1,222 in August 2017. Year-to-date CPO sales for Mercedes are at 9,354 vehicles, compared to 9,249 ... [Read More]

AutoCanada to acquire one of Edmonton’s Mercedes-Benz dealerships

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Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018, 02:05 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Now that AutoCanada’s top leadership is finalized, the company is turning its attention back to expanding its dealership footprint. This week, AutoCanada announced that it will be acquiring Mercedes-Benz Heritage Valley, which is one of only two Mercedes-Benz dealerships in ... [Read More]

NextGear Capital Canada lends helping hand in school-supply drive

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Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018, 01:58 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
NextGear Capital Canada and its parent company, Cox Automotive Canada, have been working with Boys and Girls Clubs of Peel for a school supply drive to help local folks in need. During the “Ready … Set … School!” drive, which ... [Read More]

Kijiji Canada brings back Shirjang to head Western sales team

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Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, 02:06 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Kijiji Canada has brought aboard a new sales manager who is returning to the company to steer the growth of its autos vertical in Western Canada. The company has announced that Joe Shirjang, who brings well over a dozen years of ... [Read More]

Used retail prices stay on mild path as summertime intensifies

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Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, 07:56 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
While still higher year-over-year, the amount of money it took to get vehicles financed in July was nearly flat compared to the opening month of summer. According to Cox Automotive Canada’s Dealertrack Top 10 Funded Used Vehicles index, the average ... [Read More]

OpenRoad capitalizes on unique, niche brands

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Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, 02:57 PM
Sarah Rubenoff , Correspondent
Vancouver-based OpenRoad Auto Group — comprised of 23 stores and 19 brands — has had a busy past year. The dealer group expanded into the U.S. for the first time with the acquisition of a Bentley, Rolls Royce and Lamborghini ... [Read More]

OMVIC announces campaign to inform Canadians about all-in price advertising law

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Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, 02:57 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Informing Ontario car-buyers about their right to all-in price advertising is the aim of a new province-wide consumer awareness campaign launched by the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) this week. The Ontario vehicle sales regulator said that despite current laws regarding ... [Read More]

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