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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
Experian Automotive on using data the right way to protect used-car profits
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:50 AM
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. During a candid conversation with Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew ... Listen Here
Closing the appraisal divide with Brad Kokesh of TraXtion
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:38 AM
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
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

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]

HGrégoire to open Infiniti & Mitsubishi franchises in Québec

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Thursday, Jul. 20, 2017, 02:16 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Canadian auto superstore HGrégoire recently announced it will add two new franchises to its network to service the needs of customers in Southwestern Québec. The company’s new dealerships, HGrégoire Infiniti and HGrégoire Mitsubishi, set to open in August, are both located in ... [Read More]

400 Canadian stores included in CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Awards Program

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Thursday, Jul. 20, 2017, 01:54 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Management at Brian Jessel BMW Pre-Owned in Vancouver described what it’s like to be a part of select group of stores recently hailed by CarGurus. The shopping website announced its inaugural list of CarGurus Canada Top Rated Dealers, a collection ... [Read More]

10 used vehicles with most volume funded via Dealertrack

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Thursday, Jul. 13, 2017, 04:06 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
Dealertrack Canada has rolled out new monthly reporting features, including a look at the specific used-car models that have the highest vehicle volumes being funded through the company’s network. Leading the Top 10 Funded Used Vehicles for June was the ... [Read More]

PERQ brings its business to Canada

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Thursday, Jul. 13, 2017, 02:29 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
PERQ has expanded its footprint to now offer its web engagement platform services in Canada, the company announced on Wednesday. "Why shouldn't auto dealerships in the U.S., and now Canada, have the opportunity to offer consumers a personalized, Amazon-like experience on ... [Read More]

Canadian CPO car sales continue climb

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Thursday, Jul. 13, 2017, 01:29 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
The certified pre-owned car market in Canada was a strong one in the first half of the year. The majority of automakers sharing CPO sales results with Auto Remarketing Canada have reported improvements from a year ago. Starting with Toyota ... [Read More]

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