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
Hyundai Canada, Reevoo team up to gather online reviews
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Earlier this week, Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. said it has teamed up with U.K.-based Reevoo, a user-generated content platform provider, to gather reviews from Hyundai drivers. The ratings are set to be published on the forthcoming new consumer website from ... [Read More]
TransUnion maintains projections on debt growth & potential interest rate impact
Nick Zulovich, Staff Writer
Back in November, TransUnion projected a marginal increase of non-mortgage debt levels held by Canadians to $21,747 by the end of 2017. And with an improved economic outlook, analysts predicted that reading — which includes vehicle installment contracts held by ... [Read More]
Update on Canadian CPO vehicle sales
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
Audi Canada reported its best-ever year for certified pre-owned vehicle sales, selling 6,833 certified units. This marked a 3.1-percent year-over-year increase. Among other brands sharing Canadian CPO sales results, Volvo Car Canada increase its certified pre-owned sales 39 percent last ... [Read More]
Still time to nominate Women & Automotive: Profiles in Leadership
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Since opening up nominations in early January, we’ve already had a few strong nominations roll in for a new upcoming feature dubbed “Women & Automotive: Profiles in Leadership.” The profiles in this feature will be part of the Special Conference ... [Read More]
Scotiabank predicts slight Canadian auto sales decline
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Following several years of record new-vehicle sales in Canada, purchases are likely to lower in 2017, according to the latest Scotiabank Global Auto Report. This year, Canada’s car volumes can be expected to be handicapped by recent price increases for new ... [Read More]
Mercedes-Benz Canada recognizes top dealerships
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
On Tuesday, Mercedes-Benz Canada announced the recipients of its 2017 Star Dealer designation, the top ten performing dealers from its national dealer group. The title recognizes the Mercedes-Benz dealerships who have excelled in the areas of new and pre-owned sales, ... [Read More]
Endras Auto Group names COO, plans to open 4 new stores
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Endras Automotive Group announced a new chief operating officer this week. Joining the dealership group earlier this month as COO was Shawn Morris, whose background in the car business goes back more than 25 years. For most of the past ... [Read More]
Dilawri opens 9th Calgary dealership
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
On Monday, Dilawri Group of Companies, announced the opening of Heritage Honda, expanding its franchised dealership count to 61. "We are thrilled to expand our relationship with Honda Canada Inc. with the opening of Heritage Honda," said Dilawri co-principal director ... [Read More]
Auto Remarketing Canada to launch Women & Automotive: Profiles in Leadership
Auto Remarketing Staff
As part of the Special Conference Edition coverage in our March/April issue, Auto Remarketing Canada is launching a new feature called Women & Automotive: Profiles in Leadership. In conjunction with the Women & Automotive: Canadian Leadership Forum, we will be ... [Read More]
Kijiji adds 2 more partners to boost dealer value
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Kijiji announced this week two new partnerships which will add even more value to its dealers and users. The new partners include a photo and video capture service as well as a dealer review add-on provider, resulting in greater transparency ... [Read More]
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