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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

Kot extends its multi-year partnership with AutoTrader.ca

Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, 09:52 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Kot Auto Group announced it has renewed its multi-year partnership with Canadian automotive marketplace AutoTrader.ca. The dealership group said the agreement is “underpinned by a common vision of driving measurable growth” for its 11 retail locations in British Columbia through ... [Read More]

AutoCanada’s recovery has Antony taking a ‘victory lap’ before his exit

Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, 10:48 AM
Andrew Friedlander, Associate Editor
Paul Antony’s tone was somber as he addressed analysts and media in AutoCanada’s second quarter 2024 earnings call, telling them the company’s “recent performance has not met our own expectations” in the wake of sinking revenue and a reported $33.1 ... [Read More]

Dealer news: AutoCanada parts with two more U.S. stores; Dilawri opens new Land Rover facility; HGreg staffers honored

Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, 09:21 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
AutoCanada’s exit from the U.S. market moved another step forward this week. The Edmonton-based dealership group announced it has closed on the sale of Chevrolet of Palatine and Hyundai of Palatine in Palatine, Ill., for $9.3 million Canadian in cash. ... [Read More]

Clutch report: Canadians find used-car buying process problematic

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, 10:41 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
More than two-thirds of Canadians are mistrustful of car dealers, according to a report from online used-vehicle retailer Clutch. The Used Car Buyers’ Confidence Report, conducted by Angus Reid on behalf of Clutch, found 68% of survey respondents said they ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Vivian Liu wants to make automotive easy

Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, 10:51 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Vivian Liu is the CEO of Making Auto Easy, a platform designed to help dealers turn the manual meet-and-greet into a more efficient digital experience. In June, she joined the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage, presented by SYCN Auto ... [Read More]

Fitch Ratings projects impact from mild recession on auto ABS in Canada

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Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, 10:10 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Discussing securitizations, used-car values and more, Fitch Ratings offered multiple projections on Monday, including how auto loan ABS asset performance is weakening from the economic slowdown given the economy’s susceptibility to reduced U.S. growth and trade. Fitch is expecting a ... [Read More]

‘Pull-forward’ effect pulls used cars to strong performance in first half of 2025

Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, 10:16 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
For all the concerns about political and economic turmoil, the first half of 2025 has been pretty good for used cars in Canada. AutoTrader’s Q2 Price Index report shows used sales and prices were up in the second quarter and ... [Read More]

Clutch CEO joins OMVIC’s advisory council; new facility signals sales expansion to BC

Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, 10:13 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council has appointed Dan Park, CEO of Canadian online used-car retailer Clutch, to its Industry Advisory Council, an addition Clutch said provides “a modern, technology-driven perspective … at a pivotal moment for the automotive industry.” ... [Read More]

CanadaOne partners with AutoTrader to drive ‘high-quality digital experience’

Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, 12:45 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
CanadaOne Auto has partnered with Canadian automotive marketplace AutoTrader.ca to support its efforts to streamline online inventory exposure for its used and new vehicle offerings. The Edmonton-based dealership group, which operates 43 locations in five provinces, said the deal allows ... [Read More]

Conversion rates up, values down in Canadian wholesale used-car market

Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, 12:21 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The Canadian wholesale used-vehicle market had its ups and down last week. Canadian Black Book’s weekly Market Insights report for the week ending Aug. 2 showed auction conversion rates rising from the depths of a year-to-date low, while vehicle values ... [Read More]

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