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
Regulators shed light on consumer education, all-in pricing advertising
Sarah Rubenoff , Correspondent
To get a pulse on the 2017 regulatory environment, Auto Remarketing Canada reached out to leaders at the Ontario Motor Vehicle Authority (OMVIC) and the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC). When asked what was top of mind for the ... [Read More]
LotLinx to expand into Canada on Dec. 1
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
LotLinx announced Thursday its upcoming expansion across Canada on Dec, 1 to offer Canadian dealers its TURN platform, which features the company’s VIN-View Optimizer (VVO) tool. The December launch will be by invitation-only and will include some of Canada’s largest and ... [Read More]
J.D. Power appoints 2 new execs in Canada, Latin America
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
J.D. Power announced Wednesday that it has both appointed Tim Braley to replace recently promoted Darren Slind as senior director of Canada and Latin America and chosen J.D. Ney to serve as Canada’s new country manager. Slind has been appointed ... [Read More]
Maserati Canada opens 1st store in Saskatchewan
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Maserati Canada recently announced it has opened its first dealership in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan and celebrated with a grand opening event last week. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a tour for local business leaders and clients. Maserati ... [Read More]
Acquisition expands iA Financial Group’s US dealer business
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Officials from iA Financial Group made a significant move into the United States. The company announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the shares of privately owned, U.S.-based Dealers Assurance Company and Southwest Reinsure, collectively known as DAC. The ... [Read More]
Former OMVIC exec to become CFLA chief executive
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
The Canadian Finance & Leasing Association announced a new chairman of the board earlier this month, along with six executive committee members, including some from the auto-finance industry . And it will also have a new president and chief executive officer ... [Read More]
Toyota Canada performs showroom eye tracking study at Dx3 Canada conference
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
In the showroom, car brands only have about 20 seconds to influence a car shopper's opinion, according to eye tracking provider Tobii Pro Insight, which partnered with Dx3 Canada and Toyota Canada to closely analyze consumer's typical showroom experience. As ... [Read More]
Serpa opens new boutique specializing in finding in-demand luxury models
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The Serpa Automotive Group has launched its new Serpa Automotive Boutique, which specializes in helping professionals find, purchase and arrange the delivery of hard-to-find luxury marques and rare models. Shoppers can either visit the store or go online to have ... [Read More]
Safe-Guard Canada brings on new national account manager
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Safe-Guard Canada recently announced it has appointed Richard Comrie as national account manager to oversee client relationship management and business development. Comrie most recently served as the director of new business development for LGM Financial Services. Comrie has spent more ... [Read More]
August’s top 10 most-funded used-car models
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The latest monthly report on Top Funded Used Vehicles from Dealertrack Canada shows the Toyota RAV4 compact crossover has bumped the Mazda3 compact car to 11th place this month. As compact crossovers continue to be popular with used-vehicle buyers, the ... [Read More]
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