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Artificial Intelligence
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EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 03:00 PM
This artificial intelligence is pretty smart, eh? That sentiment might be held by at least some Canadians who are already embedding AI into everyday decisions, often in ways that extend beyond simple assistance into early autonomy, even while concerns about ... Read More
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:51 AM
A growing percentage of consumers now use artificial intelligence as what marketplace Cars.com describes as a “trusted co-pilot” in their search for a vehicle to purchase. Meanwhile, other studies suggest that dealership websites are not visible to many of those ... Read More
ChatGPT app represents the latest step in CarMax’s ongoing AI evolution
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:45 AM
Yes, it’s AI — everyone’s favorite buzzword. But when it comes down to it, artificial intelligence is only part of what CarMax’s new ChatGPT app is all about. The company billed as the nation’s largest used-car retailer touted the app, ... Read More
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here

Class action launched against auto lender for data breach

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Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, 07:04 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
Quebec law firm Lex Group Inc. announced Monday it has gained authorization to move forward with a data breach class action dealing with the loss of personal information of customers who in March 2008 leased a Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep ... [Read More]

Texting your customers is no longer optional

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Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, 03:20 PM
Cody Green , Canada Drives
The gap between a mediocre sales person and greatness lies with one’s capability in maintaining contact with prospective buyers.  Extending communication and building relationships with these individuals after they walk off the lot are significant determinants in closing a sale. ... [Read More]

Estimated 2.7M RAV4s to be recalled for seatbelt issue

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Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, 02:22 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Transport Canada announced Thursday it has uncovered a potential dangerous defect in some Toyota RAV4 vehicles — a recall that is estimated to affect over 2.7 million RAV4s globally. Transport Canada and Toyota Canada reported in a severe frontal crash, ... [Read More]

Dropping loonie pushing used-vehicle exports to US

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Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, 05:59 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
A lower Canadian dollar has been bad for some industries, and boosted others. One division of the Canadian automotive industry that has grown substantially over the past year is used-vehicle exports to the U.S. In fact, according to DesRosiers Automotive ... [Read More]

Transport Canada orders Nissan to inform owners of defect

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Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, 05:26 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Transport Canada’s Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau, has recently ordered Nissan Canada to immediately inform its vehicle owners of a previously recalled safety issue, marking the first time the ministerial power known as a Subsequent Notice Order has ever been ... [Read More]

Canadian auto-loan delinquencies rising at ‘alarming’ rate

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Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, 05:16 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
Rapidly falling oil prices — and the consequent weakening of the Canadian dollar — contributed to a near 10-percent increase in auto loan delinquencies over the course of 2015. That’s according to TransUnion’s latest MarketTrends report, which showed auto-loan delinquencies ... [Read More]

TradeRev raises $5K for Red Door Family Shelter

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Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, 11:07 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
TradeRev recently announced that it has raised a total of $5,306 for the Toronto-based Red Door Family Shelter. The funds were raised during a TradeRev employee dinner, where the company collected donations via silent auction. All proceeds went to the ... [Read More]

Civic, CX-3 honored by AJAC as best new vehicles

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Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, 04:21 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, or AJAC, announced the nine best new car category honorees this past November, and the organization revealed the two final winners at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto late last week. AJAC has named ... [Read More]

Quorum implements DMS with 1st Ford dealership in Canada

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Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, 05:43 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Quorum Information Technologies Inc. announced this week it has successfully implemented its dealership and customer management system in its first Ford dealership in Canada. The XSELLERATOR system is available to all Ford and Lincoln dealerships in Canada, and Sunset Country ... [Read More]

Mobials, autoTRADER.ca honor ‘Dealership of the Year’ winners

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Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, 03:40 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Mobials, the software developer behind Reviewsii.com car dealer review website, and autoTRADER.ca, announced this week the winners of their 2016 Dealership of the Year Awards program. To be considered, dealers must have demonstrated consistently high Reviewsii ratings for consumers satisfaction, ... [Read More]

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