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
TradeRev hosting charity sale to benefit Humboldt Broncos hockey team
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
A wide array of KAR Auction Services companies and employees are finding ways to show support for individuals and families impacted by the April 6 crash in Saskatchewan involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. On Wednesday, TradeRev is hosting ... [Read More]
Mobials pilots accident-disclosure tool
Auto Remarketing Staff
Mobials is launching a digital accident-disclosure tool that it says does not require running a vehicle history report. And it’s looking for dealers to test-pilot this product, which it’s calling AutoVerify. It has opened registration for the pilot through April ... [Read More]
New tool lets dealers leverage the CARPROOF brand to deliver instant trade-in values
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Canadian dealers can now leverage the CARPROOF brand in a fresh way via a new trade-in value lead generation tool that is designed to integrate seamlessly into dealership websites. CARPROOF announced Wednesday the launch of True Trade, a widget built ... [Read More]
FICO uncovers 7 trends about Canadians and auto financing
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The latest research endeavor by Silicon Valley analytic software firm FICO showed a vast majority of Canadian consumers is much more likely to have confirmation the vehicle they found online has four-wheel drive before they have the financing available to ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: How car dealerships can dominate the subprime market
Sonny Dhanoya, Canada Drives
According to Statistics Canada, the average Canadian household spends an average of $11,000 annually on private transportation. Vehicles are typically the second most expensive asset owned, after a home, and buying a vehicle is a significant event in a person’s ... [Read More]
New Cox Automotive Canada, Otolane partnership lets clients co-list vehicles on Manheim.ca
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Cox Automotive Canada announced Monday that a new partnership with Otolane allows dealers throughout Ontario and Quebec to co-list pre-owned vehicles with both Manheim.ca and the Otolane digital marketplace. Montreal-based Otolane facilitates the selling process via a platform that provides ... [Read More]
Axis Auto Finance finalizes acquisition of Trend Financial
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
To borrow a phrase from vehicle delivery vernacular, the acquisition of Trend Financial by Axis Auto Finance “rolled over the curb” this week. According to a news release, Axis said its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding securities ... [Read More]
IARA names Eric Janca as new Canada Committee co-chair
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The International Automotive Remarketers Alliance announced this week a new Canada Committee co-chair. Chosen for the IARA Canada position is Eric Janca, lease maturity and remarketing manager at SCI Lease Corp. Janca was also a speaker at the Auto Remarketing ... [Read More]
AutoCanada enters US with Grossinger Auto Group purchase
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
AutoCanada is expanding south of the border with its recent purchase of the Illinois-based Grossinger Auto Group. With the acquisition, AutoCanada adds eight dealerships to its lineup in metro Chicago, plus another six luxury brand dealership in an auto mall ... [Read More]
Women & Automotive preview: Networking is the new resume
Logan Keirstead, Accu-Trade Canada
Another year has come and gone, which means another Women & Automotive: Canadian Leadership Forum is here! Having been fortunate enough to attend every event to date, I’m very excited to be hosting a panel at this year’s event. This ... [Read More]
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