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
Dent Wizard appoints new Canadian director of operations
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Dent Wizard International announced it has promoted a new director of operations for Canada. Chosen for the position is Matt Boyd, who was most recently the company’s national sales manager in Canada. Boyd is one of Dent Wizard’s most seasoned and ... [Read More]
Auto financing remains on healthy growth & payment path
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
According to the latest TransUnion Canada Industry Insights Report, auto financing continues to be one of the fastest growing segments in the Canadian consumer credit marketplace. During the first quarter of this year, average outstanding balances rose 2.75 percent year-over-year. ... [Read More]
Dealertrack Canada ‘marching in the right direction’ with digital retail
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
In a May phone interview, Dealertrack Canada vice president and general manager Richard Evans was asked how far away Canada was from being able to buy a car 100 percent online. “First of all, isn’t that exciting?” he said. “Just ... [Read More]
ADESA, Manheim veterans join eBlock executive team
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
Earlier this year, Canadian online car auction eBlock brought on Jason McClenahan as chief operating officer and Brad Hart as director of commercial accounts. McClenahan started with the company March 1 and Hart joined on April 3. Joined by eBlock chief ... [Read More]
Nissan offers pre-owned LEAFs through Quebec EV incentive program
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Nissan recently announced that as part of Quebec’s Drive Electric program, it will now offer select pre-owned Nissan LEAF vehicles for purchase or lease in the province, complete with a $4,000 provincial incentive. Canadians can purchase a previously owned fully-electric ... [Read More]
Genesis Motors opens 1st retail location in Canada
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
In an effort to elevate its customer experience, Genesis Motors Canada has launched Genesis Downtown, the brand's first boutique retail storefront in Canada on Queen Street East in downtown Toronto. "Genesis Downtown is another touchpoint for our customers. Since launch, our customers have expressed ... [Read More]
Why dealers are more satisfied with certain lenders
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
Canadian auto lenders who don’t want to miss out on a dealer’s business are wise to, well, helping to make sure that the dealer doesn’t miss out on business because of the inability to get the shopper financed. While that ... [Read More]
Copart Canada snags new client Promutuel Insurance
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Copart recently announced a new agreement with Promutuel Insurance, which provides coverage across the provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick, allowing Copart Canada to better serve the Eastern Canada market and expand its footprint throughout the region. “We are thrilled ... [Read More]
Jumpstart introduces Carpages.ca as new publishing partner
Auto Remarketing Staff
Jumpstart Automotive Media Canada has formed an exclusive ad sales representation agreement with online automotive marketplace Carpages.ca, the company announced on Tuesday. Carpages.ca, the first Canadian website to offer a digital-only vehicle marketplace, according to Jumpstart, provides greater Toronto area ... [Read More]
With CPA background, Dejong leads CARPROOF big data & analytics
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
The point of big data and analytics, CARPROOF vice president Joe Varkey says, is not to just generate a ton of data. You have to make it useful for your customers, he adds. That’s where Shane Dejong and his team ... [Read More]
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