Matt Babcock of Wolters Kluwer on how digital transformation continues to gain steam in auto financing
Matt Babcock, who heads up digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, returned for another visit on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Wolter Kluwer recently released its latest quarterly Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index. Babcock recapped the sustained upward trajectory the ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Buy Online Shift & What Dealers Need to Know Now
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Cox Automotive’s Jeri Reichel joins us to speak to the evolving Buy Online experience. She shares more about how shopper expectations are changing and what dealers should understand and do as ... Listen Here
The Spark Between EVs & CPO
In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here
COMMENTARY: How to promote your car dealership to increase sales
Shannon Friesen , Canada Drives
There is a common misconception that car dealerships across the country must push through when they’re selling to skeptical buyers. Some Canadians in the market for a new vehicle may be mindful of dealership stereotypes such as pushy salesmen, questionable ... [Read More]
AutoCanada enters sale-leaseback transactions for two properties
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
AutoCanada continues to make headlines; this time for a development within its real estate interests to help its debt obligations. On Tuesday, AutoCanada announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell two of its dealership properties to Automotive ... [Read More]
TransUnion Canada: Consumers might be at inflection point over debt loads
Nick Zulovich, Staff Writer
Perhaps it wasn't quite as sharp as a pivot made by hockey stars Sidney Crosby or Connor McDavid, but TransUnion’s latest Canada Industry Insights Report found what experts are describing as a potential inflection point with regard to how much ... [Read More]
Canadian used-car prices show some muscle in August
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Another month, another best-ever month for used-car value retention. Canadian Black Book said in an analysis this week that its Used Vehicle Retention Index reached 103.6 last month, which is the highest level recorded in the 13 years of the ... [Read More]
Kijiji announces details for free tri-city dealer conference in Calgary, Toronto, Montreal
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Dealers can pick up tips specifically regarding transitioning, change management and strategizing for the future at Kijiji’s tri-city conference — DealerTalkx 2018. Kijiji has announced that this year’s DealerTalkx conference theme is ‘The Agile Dealership’ and will be held in Calgary, ... [Read More]
TRADER fills 2 new advertising team posts in response to recent technology growth
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Following recent national product advancements, TRADER Corp. has added two new people to its advertising team to assist with its latest digital technology growth. TRADER has announced that it has brought on Korie Weston and Stuart Staves to fill newly added specialty roles ... [Read More]
Dealertrack brings digital retailing tools to 10 FFUN Group dealerships
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-based FFUN Group has equipped 10 of its franchise dealerships with Dealertrack digital retailing tools. Dealertrack Canada announced Wednesday that FFUN Group customers can now take advantage of Dealertrack digital retailing online shopping tools both online and in-store. “Other ... [Read More]
OGI Digital rolls out tool to monitor dealership visits
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
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
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]
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