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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 Canada reaches CPO vehicle sales record

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Thursday, May. 10, 2018, 02:07 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
Volkswagen Canada had its strongest month ever for certified pre-owned sales, moving 2,016 CPO units in April, according to the automaker. This was up 52.6 percent over April 2017 sales.  This followed March sales of 1,686 CPO units, which beat ... [Read More]

Buyers pony up extra cash for used vehicles in April

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Thursday, May. 10, 2018, 01:03 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The Canadian buyers who did make a used-vehicle purchase in April evidently weren’t afraid of the price tag. Despite a month that saw unpredictable weather across Canada keeping many used-vehicle buyers from showrooms, the top 10 funded used vehicles in ... [Read More]

Canadian car owners value performance above aesthetics

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Wednesday, May. 9, 2018, 03:55 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Along with keeping their cars performing well, most Canadian car owners are looking to ensure their cars last a long time, as well, according to a recent survey. A CarGurus survey released Wednesday shows what Canadians prioritize most when it comes to ... [Read More]

Cox Automotive Canada now offers Dealer.com advertising solution

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Thursday, May. 3, 2018, 03:29 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Dealer.com's advertising solution is now available through Cox Automotive Canada. The company announced earlier this week that Cox Automotive Canada can launch the full capability of the integrated platform across the Canadian market. Through the Dealer.com digital advertising solution, dealers ... [Read More]

3 podcasts from AR Canada Conference, Women & Automotive

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Thursday, May. 3, 2018, 03:09 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
If you missed out on the Auto Remarketing Canada Conference or Women & Automotive Canadian Leadership Forum events this spring (or just want to re-live the excitement), here are three episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcasts recorded at those events ... [Read More]

TRADER launches in-market car shopper data advertising solution across Canada

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Thursday, May. 3, 2018, 02:47 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Dealers looking to drive performance and optimize their automotive advertising efforts across Canada can now take advantage of in-market car shopper data and behavior insights from autoTRADER.ca. in a new way. TRADER Corp. announced Monday the national launch of TRFFK powered by ... [Read More]

3 missed connections facing Canadian dealers

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Tuesday, May. 1, 2018, 06:04 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
The term “missed connection” is often associated with airport hassles and personal ads in the newspaper (well, maybe on smartphone apps, these days). But it may also apply to squandered opportunities for dealers to reach car shoppers. And a new report ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Why consumers leave dealer lots

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Monday, Apr. 30, 2018, 08:47 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Why do consumers sometimes leave dealership lots without buying a vehicle? Why do some customers just show up unexpectedly and buy a car?  Drew Harden, the manager of research and insights at CARPROOF, is our guest this week and answers ... [Read More]

Subaru Canada employs new chat tech built to instantly connect shoppers with dealers

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Thursday, Apr. 26, 2018, 04:15 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Consumers who visit Subaru.ca will be able to chat directly with salespeople at any of the over 90 Subaru dealers across Canada through a new digital platform. Subaru Canada announced Tuesday that it will launch the DMT Group's DIGITAL! Interview ... [Read More]

Search Optics announces plans to deliver digital marketing across Hyundai Auto Canada dealerships nationwide

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Thursday, Apr. 26, 2018, 02:45 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Search Optics will implement a fully-integrated digital marketing strategy across all of Hyundai’s dealerships within the Canadian market. The company announced Tuesday that it has newly partnered with Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. and Innocean Worldwide Canada to provide a single-source ... [Read More]

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