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]

Dent Wizard International announced it has promoted a new director of operations for Canada.  Chosen for the position is Matt Boyd, who was most recently the company’s national sales manager in Canada. Boyd is one of Dent Wizard’s most seasoned and ... [Read More]

According to the latest TransUnion Canada Industry Insights Report, auto financing continues to be one of the fastest growing segments in the Canadian consumer credit marketplace. During the first quarter of this year, average outstanding balances rose 2.75 percent year-over-year. ... [Read More]

In a May phone interview, Dealertrack Canada vice president and general manager Richard Evans was asked how far away Canada was from being able to buy a car 100 percent online. “First of all, isn’t that exciting?” he said. “Just ... [Read More]

Earlier this year, Canadian online car auction eBlock brought on Jason McClenahan as chief operating officer and Brad Hart as director of commercial accounts. McClenahan started with the company March 1 and Hart joined on April 3. Joined by eBlock chief ... [Read More]

Nissan recently announced that as part of Quebec’s Drive Electric program, it will now offer select pre-owned Nissan LEAF vehicles for purchase or lease in the province, complete with a $4,000 provincial incentive. Canadians can purchase a previously owned fully-electric ... [Read More]

In an effort to elevate its customer experience, Genesis Motors Canada has launched Genesis Downtown, the brand's first boutique retail storefront in Canada on Queen Street East in downtown Toronto. "Genesis Downtown is another touchpoint for our customers. Since launch, our customers have expressed ... [Read More]