SPONSORED EPISODE: Greenville Auto Auction Celebrates 16 Years—A look back and a look ahead
On this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits visits with Billy Willis and Kevin Stallings of Greenville Auto Auction. The auction celebrates 16 years in early September, and the guys talk about the history of the sale, ... Listen Here
Wide-ranging car-business conversation with Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short
Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short firmly believes car dealers are the most resilient operators in any business. During this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Short explained why he is anticipating dealers showing that resilience again because it’s needed ... Listen Here
Path to delivering education in Spanish with Ignite Dealer Compliance Group
Steve Levine has dozens of dealer clients with Spanish as their native language. Those dealers also have hundreds of Hispanic customers who cannot speak or understand English. To fill compliance and training gaps created by language challenges, the owner of ... Listen Here
Shoppers demand trust & transparency during car-buying process
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
CarGurus recently released a survey that found trust to be a leading factor for consumers when shopping for expensive purchases, such as cars. “Survey respondents indicated that the car shopping process is very much in need of increased transparency if ... [Read More]
4 Questions with Mercedes-Benz Canada CEO Brian Fulton
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
As part of the Executive Issue special section in the May/June edition of the Auto Remarketing Canada magazine, we connected with Mercedes-Benz Canada president and chief executive officer Brian Fulton. The emailed Q&A covers Fulton's approach to leadership, the company being named a ... [Read More]
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]
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