Payam Zareian’s objectives for success go way beyond moving metal at Tip Top Auto’s two locations. “I really don’t like the way the industry is going, where dealerships are looking to make huge gains in the back-end of financing, often ... [Read More]

Mobials recently debuted Tradesii, its trade-in valuation tool for dealer websites that is powered by Canadian Black Book. Tradesii was first launched in April as the exclusive on-site trade-in valuation tool for more than 3,000 dealers on Kijiji.ca. More than 200 ... [Read More]

Canada’s auto industry appears to have taken a big step towards online retail. FCA Canada and Dealertrack Canada announced an online retailing solution on Tuesday designed to let customer begin the car purchase online through dealer websites. The digital retail ... [Read More]

Providers of all sorts do not appear to be backing away from allowing access to consumers of all credit backgrounds, according to the assessment recently shared with Auto Remarketing Canada by Matt Fabian, director of research and consulting for TransUnion ... [Read More]

On Friday, Apex Inspection Solutions announced it is being acquired by Hanover, Germany-based TÜV Nord Group. Officials said in a news release to Auto Remarketing Canada that the partnership is an ideal fit, as both businesses align their initiatives toward ... [Read More]

Toyota Motor Corp. has won a total of nine Vincentric Best Value in Canada awards this year, including three for its luxury vehicle division Lexus. Lexus received Vincentric’s brand award for best luxury SUVs and crossovers, in addition to model ... [Read More]

StreetXtreme Auto Gallery president Patrick Hoang originally got his industry start as a mechanic about 15 years ago. Now he’s developed a business as tuned and supportive as the machines he used to repair regularly. The roots of StreetXtreme Auto ... [Read More]

As part of the Executive Issue special section in the May/June edition of the Auto Remarketing Canada magazine, we connected with Robert Lewocz, vice president of national sales at TRADER Corp.and autoTRADER.ca.  The emailed Q&A covers the potential for 100-percent online auto retail in ... [Read More]

CarGurus recently released a survey that found trust to be a leading factor for consumers when shopping for expensive purchases, such as cars.  “Survey respondents indicated that the car shopping process is very much in need of increased transparency if ... [Read More]

As part of the Executive Issue special section in the May/June edition of the Auto Remarketing Canada magazine, we connected with Mercedes-Benz Canada president and chief executive officer Brian Fulton. The emailed Q&A covers Fulton's approach to leadership, the company being named a ... [Read More]