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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

VW’s sales record & industry-wide CPO updates

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Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, 07:41 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
In looking at Canadian certified pre-owned sales reports provided to Auto Remarketing Canada, the highlight of July was perhaps Volkswagen, which posted its best month for CPO sales in history. VW moved 2,137 certified vehicles in July, compared to 1,683 units ... [Read More]

Mercedes-Benz Canada announces new VP of sales will come from MBUSA

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Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, 02:28 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Mercedes-Benz Canada announced Wednesday that Mercedes-Benz USA’s Andrew Noye will come aboard as the company’s new vice president of sales, effective Oct. 1. In addition to overseeing corporate sales and remarketing, Noye will also head the company's new car and ... [Read More]

Mitsubishi enhances 3-part F&I lineup for franchised dealerships

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Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, 02:05 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Mitsubishi dealerships from Halifax to Victoria now have enhanced options for their F&I departments with upcoming special training so managers can get the most out of the products. This week, Mitsubishi Motors Canada announced the launch of an improved Diamond ... [Read More]

Marketing automation provider PureCars launches in Canada

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Monday, Jul. 23, 2018, 07:37 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
PureCars has expanded to Canada. The Atlanta-based company, which provides marketing automation and business intelligence solutions to car dealers and auto marketers, announced Monday it has started working with dealer groups north of the border. “We are eager to help ... [Read More]

Sym-Tech makes plans for move to new Toronto headquarters

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Monday, Jul. 23, 2018, 05:44 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Sym-Tech Dealer Services announced Monday that the company will be moving into a new 5-story-high office building that will serve as its headquarters next spring. Located at 165 Commerce Valley Court in Markham, Ontario, the company’s new 80,000 square-foot office space received ... [Read More]

Groupe Park Avenue takes over 3 Scotti Brossard dealerships

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Monday, Jul. 23, 2018, 04:35 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Groupe Park Avenue announced in early July that it has acquired three Brossard Jaguar/Land Rover, Volvo and Mitsubishi dealerships in Quebec from Groupe John Scotti. This acquisition news follows the company’s recent purchase of the Leo Harley-Davidson dealership just about ... [Read More]

Koch Auto Group uses e-commerce to meet consumers ‘where they are’

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Monday, Jul. 23, 2018, 02:57 PM
Sarah Rubenoff , Correspondent
In 2017, Western Canada’s Koch Automotive Group launched an e-commerce website for its client-base, featuring tools like online deposits and reservations, customer accounts, wish lists and more.    Feedback so far has been positive, Koch Ford Lincoln assistant general manager ... [Read More]

Cox Automotive Canada collects 7,141 pounds of food for annual food drive

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Thursday, Jul. 19, 2018, 02:42 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Cox Automotive Canada’s most recent Drive Away Hunger food drive has ended with a total of 7,141 pounds of food collected for community food banks who will be feeding children and families throughout the summer. Helping to keep shelves at ... [Read More]

How wholesale prices are faring in Canada

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Thursday, Jul. 19, 2018, 02:33 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
June marked the first time in five months that there was a dip in the Canadian Black Book Wholesale Used Vehicle Retention Index. But take that with a grain of salt. It was a relatively modest month-over-month decline (0.4 percent), ... [Read More]

OpenRoad CEO named regional EY Entrepreneur Award finalist

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Thursday, Jul. 19, 2018, 02:13 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Among the finalists named in this year’s Ernst & Young Pacific Entrepreneur Of the Year Awards program is OpenRoad Auto Group chief executive officer Christian Chia, the company announced Monday. Chia is being recognized in the business-to-consumer category for his leadership in business ... [Read More]

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