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
Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group
Next up on the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby about ... Listen Here
Ted Berlovich of Clutch
Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company’s wholesale process, how the company handles some of ... Listen Here
Canadian Black Book’s 20th charity golf tournament sells out
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Canadian Black Book recently announced that its 20th annual Charity Golf Tournament on Sept. 11 has been sold out. On Monday, 144 participants will golf at Stouffville’s exclusive Granite Golf Club, where only two outside tournaments are permitted each year. All ... [Read More]
Cadillac Canada awards entrepreneur $25K in honor of country’s 150th
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Cadillac Canada recently honored Canada's 150th birthday by celebrating 150 Daring Moments in Canadian history and inviting entrepreneurs from across Canada to submit entries to win a $25,000 contribution from Cadillac Canada for Canada's next daring idea — which the ... [Read More]
RVI spots used-car price declines in Canada
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
While the exchange rate climbed, Canada’s used-car prices moved downward in the first full month of summer. That’s according to RVI Group, whose Market Update for August indicated that the RVI Used Vehicle Price Index (Real) dipped 0.1 percent month-over-month ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Thinking outside the vertical
Leanne Kripp, Kijiji
I suspect most of us would like to throw a wrench at the next person who talks about needing to “think outside the box,” so I’m not going to be that person. However, at the risk of dodging airborne tools, ... [Read More]
Porsche Cars opens 18th Porsche Centre in Canada
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Porsche Cars Canada recently announced the opening of Porsche Centre Kelowna, the company’s 18th Porsche Centre in Canada and fourth in British Columbia. Porsche Centre Kelowna has over 22,000 square feet of floor space and features a nine-vehicle showroom, a customer ... [Read More]
HGregoire adds 2 Nissan dealerships
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
HGregoire officially opened two new Nissan dealerships in Quebec this week, raising its new-car dealer count to seven. The group also owns 12 stores that specialize in pre-owned Nissans. The new Nissan stores added to its lineup are HGregoire Nissan ... [Read More]
Used-car sales down for AutoCanada as revenue, profits rise
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
The used-car operations of AutoCanada showed softness in the second quarter, but the dealer group showed some overall lifts in its quarter results, including gains in total revenue and gross profits. AutoCanada said in its latest earnings release that it ... [Read More]
TransUnion’s Q2 report notes rise in outstanding balances
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Canadian consumers continue to take on more debt to take delivery of the vehicle they want. According to TransUnion’s Canada Industry Insights Report released this week, the average outstanding balance on a contract rose during the second quarter by 2.57 ... [Read More]
Helby joins TSI Auto Solutions as director of dealer solutions
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
TSI Auto Solutions recently announced the company has named a new director to lead its Dealer Solutions division. Chosen for the position is Geoff Helby, who most recently led the Canadian arm of ALG. As director of Dealer Solutions, Helby will ... [Read More]
GM to voluntarily delist stock from Toronto exchange
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
General Motors said Wednesday its application for voluntary delisting of its common stock from the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada has been approved. Company shares will stop trading on the TSX at close of markets on Nov. 30. The delisting ... [Read More]
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