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
SPONSORED EPISODE: Greenville Auto Auction Celebrates 16 Years—A look back and a look ahead
On this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits visits with Billy Willis and Kevin Stallings of Greenville Auto Auction. The auction celebrates 16 years in early September, and the guys talk about the history of the sale, ... Listen Here
Wide-ranging car-business conversation with Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short
Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short firmly believes car dealers are the most resilient operators in any business. During this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Short explained why he is anticipating dealers showing that resilience again because it’s needed ... Listen Here
COMMENTARY: VIN cloning — The hidden threat lurking in Canada’s used-car market
Shawn Vording, CARFAX Canada
For Canadian car dealerships, VIN cloning is no longer an isolated criminal tactic — it’s a serious threat that can compromise inventory integrity, expose dealers to significant financial losses and damage reputation and customer trust. As sophisticated fraudsters replicate legitimate ... [Read More]
Lithia grows in Canada, updates share repurchases
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The most prolific buyer in the auto retail sector has made yet another acquisition — this time, north of the border. Lithia & Driveway announced it has completed the acquisition of Fines Ford in Bolton, Ontario. In a news release, ... [Read More]
HGreg right at home with its latest dealership acquisitions
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
HGreg has branched out from its Québec roots to establish a strong presence in the U.S., but its latest expansion is right back at home. The dealership group has acquired Toyota Park Avenue and Honda Park Avenue on Montreal’s South ... [Read More]
CARFAX Canada report finds accident damage claims up 21% from 2024
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Accidents happen. This year, they happened a lot. CARFAX Canada’s 2025 Year in Rear View report, a compilation of trends found in analyzing millions of vehicle history reports from Sept. 30, 2024 to Oct. 1, 2025, showed a 21% year-over-year ... [Read More]
Lyft brings its Round Up & Donate charitable initiative to Quebec
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Lyft might be a newcomer to Quebec, but it’s eager to pitch in and help local communities in its new neighborhood. The ride-sharing company, which began operating in the province in June, said its Round Up & Donate program is ... [Read More]
Dilawri stores collecting donated gifts for Ronald McDonald House families
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
As the holiday season shifts into high gear, Canada’s largest dealership group is jumping on board with a nationwide initiative to support Ronald McDonald House. Through the Drive the Spirit of the Season campaign, Dilawri’s 84 Canadian dealerships in five ... [Read More]
AutoCanada shuffles executive leadership team following Antony’s departure
Andrew Friedlander, Associate Editor
Now under new leadership, AutoCanada announced changes in its executive team as it “continues to strengthen its operational foundation and leadership bench.” All of the changes are effective immediately. The Edmonton-based dealership group has promoted Mikel Pestrak to interim president ... [Read More]
Sales slump continues at Canadian auto auctions
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The run of sagging sales at Canadian auto auctions continues. In its Market Insights report for the week ending Nov. 8, Canadian Black Book reported the sale rate for monitored auto auctions averaged 23.5%, with a range from 21% to ... [Read More]
F&I veteran Ashby joins Auto Shield as senior VP of operations
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Auto Shield has added longtime industry executive Scott Ashby as its new senior vice president of operations. The F&I provider for Canadian dealerships said Ashby will oversee “operational excellence, dealer relations and the continued evolution of ASC’s client concierge and ... [Read More]
Carfluent launches French translation capability for dealership websites
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Carfluent is ready to say bonjour to French-speaking car shoppers. The provider of artificial intelligence-powered Spanish-translated dealership websites has added French to its répertoire, announcing the expansion of its website translation capabilities to include French. In a news release, Carfluent ... [Read More]
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