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 used-car prices increase in September
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Used-car prices are on the rise in Canada. According to its latest Market Update report, RVI Group’s Used Vehicle Price Index was up 3.2 percent in September versus a year ago, and 3.3 percent from August. Adjusting for inflation, the ... [Read More]
Dealertrack Canada builds portal for Kia dealers
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Dealertrack Canada said Monday it launched a Kia-branded Centric Finance Portal for the automaker’s Canadian dealer body. The portal is designed to “seamlessly integrate with the OEM’s systems providing real-time data updates, new vehicle inventory, incentives, aftermarket products and accessories, ... [Read More]
Zoom launches online car-buying site
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
A new website launched Wednesday in Canada allows consumers to buy used vehicles entirely online. Through Zoom.ca, shoppers can customize financing, put down a deposit, purchase protection and insurance, and sign necessary documents. The site provides 360-degree views of vehicles ... [Read More]
Canada sees rebound in new-car sales
Sara Schweiger, Staff Writer
Scotiabank’s latest Global Auto Report shows a bounce-back in Canadian new-vehicle sales in September, with several automakers reporting records for the month. Overall volumes fell short of last year’s peak due to a double-digit slide at Chrysler, however. Scotiabank estimates that new-vehicle ... [Read More]
HGrégoire continues to grow, innovate
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Change is in the air for HGrégoire. With John Hairabedian now at the helm of the company his father, Greg, founded more than 25 years ago, HGrégoire has embarked upon a total revamp of its business approach and launched a fully ... [Read More]
Canadian Black Book continues to expand leadership team
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Along with other recent appointments to the front office, Canadian Black Book continues to boost its executive leadership team under president Brad Rome with the hire of Cole Reiken as the new vice president of digital strategy and product management. ... [Read More]
Canadian car buyers face negotiation intimidation
Sara Schweiger, Staff Writer
There’s nothing to fear except fear itself. Well, that and the prospect of negotiating one’s next vehicle, apparently. A recent online survey by autoTRADER.ca found that many Canadians are opting to hold on to their existing set of wheels rather ... [Read More]
Q&A with TRADER Corp.’s Roger Dunbar
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
As part of Auto Remarketing Canada's annual Power 200, we reached out to some of the top executives in the Canadian used-car business for an inside look at their businesses and their insight into the remarketing industry. In the first ... [Read More]
Canada on track for 2017 rebound in used supply
Sara Schweiger, Staff Writer
When it comes to a full-fledged rebound in Canadian used-car supply, the consensus seems to be: Not quite yet. “That’s at least a year off,” Tom Kontos, chief economist of ADESA Analytical Services, said when Auto Remarketing Canada reached out ... [Read More]
Details of remarketing panel at BC Auto Industry Conference
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The BC Auto Industry Conference is kicking off today at the Sun Peaks Resort in British Columbia, and part of the two-day event will include what organizers have dubbed the “Auto Remarketing Panel.” The panel, set for Friday afternoon, will ... [Read More]
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