Recapping credit scores & other trends in auto finance with Shams Blanc of FICO
Shams Blanc, head of auto scores at FICO, made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to elaborate more about the fall edition of the FICO Score Credit Insights report. Along with recapping what’s going on in auto finance, Blanc ... Listen Here
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
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]
Subaru Canada partners with Xtime on scheduling solution
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Subaru Canada has partnered with Xtime for a cloud-based scheduling solution aimed at enhancing customers' service experience. Subaru Service Scheduler includes two of Xtime’s offerings: Scheduler and Two-Way Text Messaging. The first allows customers to select the ideal date and ... [Read More]
RouteOne’s integration with DealerSocket now available in Canada
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
RouteOne’s integration with DealerSocket’s CRM is now available in Canada. This integration, unrolled in the U.S. in 2011, allows dealers to import customer data from DealerSocket into RouteOne for completion of the credit application and contracting process. “We are passionate ... [Read More]
AutoCanada acquires Wellington Motors Limited
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
AutoCanada Inc. announced on Tuesday it has entered into an agreement to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of Wellington Motors Limited, which operates a Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat dealership in Guelph, Ontario. The transaction is expected ... [Read More]
Mercedes-Benz Canada fills 2 management roles
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Mercedes-Benz Canada announced that the recently vacated role of vice president, sales has been filled by Gavin Allen, who most recently served as vice president, marketing. Virginie Aubert was promoted to vice president, marketing from her role as national marketing ... [Read More]
Impact Auto Auctions showcases new Edmonton facility
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Officially opening what company officials called the largest of its kind in Canada, Impact Auto Auctions on Monday welcomed more than 250 auto industry professionals and local dignitaries at the grand opening of its new Edmonton auto salvage auction facility. ... [Read More]
Automall Network’s free service aims to prevent buyer’s remorse
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
A free service from Automall Network is designed to let auto shoppers know whether they should take that deal or think twice. “Buying a new car is one of those love/hate tasks — fun to test drive, but not so much ... [Read More]
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