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Protecting yourself when it comes to vehicle transport with Autosled VP Sam Goldenberg
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 05:16 PM
Imagine being a dealer and the vehicle you expected to be transported to your store isn’t on the hauler behind your showroom. And no one knows where the vehicle is. To help avoid the unfortunate situation, Autosled vice president of ... Listen Here
The hidden costs of getting paid with Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 04:39 PM
As payment technologies evolve, so do the risks. Dealers are increasingly targeted by sophisticated fraud schemes, and compliance requirements are tightening. Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas recapped the current environment on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics during ... Listen Here
A breakdown of real-world auto transportation fraud with Preowned Auto Logistics
Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, 01:00 PM
Jeremy Louisos recapped three real-world examples of how fraud recently surfaced in the transportation space. The senior vice president of Preowned Auto Logistics also shared suggestions with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby on how firms can avoid similar situations. The ... Listen Here

‘Fly to Buy’ not too lofty for some used-car deals

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Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, 02:53 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Earlier this summer, CarGurus released a study in the U.S. showing that for some used-car shoppers, it actually makes more financial sense for them to take a flight to a city where car prices are considerably less expensive. As it ... [Read More]

Groupe Park Avenue acquires 2nd Mercedes-Benz franchise

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Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, 02:11 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Mercedes-Benz Canada recently announced that Groupe Park Avenue automobile consortium acquired Mercedes-Benz de Quebec, the dealer group’s second Mercedes-Benz franchise purchase. Groupe Park Avenue acquired its Silver Star Montreal dealership just last year. The group purchased Mercedes-Benz de Quebec from Chatel Automobiles ... [Read More]

Technology brings blessings, challenges to dealers

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Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, 10:04 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
Like many Canadian auto dealers, a hurdle that Mississauga Toyota has faced in the used-car market has been finding the right supply of pre-owned vehicles and at the right price to keep healthy margins. But another used-car dynamic shared by ... [Read More]

Hanover Honda president talks family business, used cars & customer service

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Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, 09:49 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
It’s a family matter at Hanover Honda in Ontario. Store president Larry Lantz runs the store alongside sons Rob (general manager) and Dave (sales manager). And the advantage to having family around? “Well, they’re very knowledgeable, but they work for ... [Read More]

Porsche Cars Canada moves headquarters

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Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, 05:45 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Porsche Cars Canada recently moved its corporate headquarters to a new facility in Toronto that will also house the company’s first training center for personnel nationwide. The company's former head office had been in Mississauga since 2009. “Our new Canadian headquarters ... [Read More]

Lexus Downtown uses indoor CPO showroom & service to ‘wow’ pre-owned customers

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Wednesday, Jul. 26, 2017, 03:18 PM
Sarah Rubenoff , Correspondent
Treat your used and certified pre-owned vehicle customers the same way you treat your new-car customers. This seems to be a recurring theme at dealerships that sell certified vehicles. And the case is much the same at Toronto’s Lexus Downtown. ... [Read More]

Murphy: With interest rate rise, used-car prices to fall

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Wednesday, Jul. 26, 2017, 02:43 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
Wind down the economic waterfall, and the impact of a higher Canadian interest rate to the used-car market is clear. Canadian used-car prices will be heading downward, but the vehicles themselves will no longer be making that move. An increased ... [Read More]

‘Opportunity’ in luxury events, used cars for Langley Auto Collection

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Tuesday, Jul. 25, 2017, 09:22 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
The Langley Auto Collection — a Vancouver-area luxury auto mall — held a “Tour de Gourmet” progressive dinner in June that not only spotlighted local cuisine, but helped raised money for two non-profits that provide financial assistance for children to ... [Read More]

Leavens Certified aims to beat margin pressure

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Tuesday, Jul. 25, 2017, 09:15 PM
Sarah Rubenoff , Correspondent
Compressed margins. High wholesale prices. Reconditioning expenses. Ring a bell? For many dealers, keeping their pre-owned lots well stocked while also making a profit has been difficult over the past 10 years or so. And even though many are predicting ... [Read More]

Ford tops Vincentric Canadian fleet value awards

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Thursday, Jul. 20, 2017, 03:09 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Vincentric recently announced the winners of its the sixth annual Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada awards, where Ford Motor Co. took home 10 winning awards. Mercedes-Benz and Toyota each had four winning vehicles in this year's awards. The winning ... [Read More]
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