SPONSORED EPISODE: Allied Solutions explains why origination is episodic, but servicing is continuous
John Elias, sales specialist in auto finance business development for Allied Solutions, is back as the guest for another sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Elias explains why current market conditions, affordability pressures and changing vehicle values are combining ... Listen Here
Additional insight into FTC’s move involving disparate impact from Hudson Cook
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced it will not pursue claims based on disparate-impact or “unfair discrimination” theories. In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Hudson Cook partners Erica Kramer and Rob Tilley offered some historical perspectives and a ... Listen Here
Deeper dive into rising LTVs with TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant
One of the notable findings from TransUnion’s Q2 2026 Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) was how much loan-to-value ratios have changed in the past five years. Satyan Merchant, one of this year’s Automotive Intelligence Award recipients and senior vice president ... Listen Here
Longer loan terms still a concern for FCAC
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Last year saw Canada’s average new-car loan term eclipse 72 months, with terms longer than six years making up roughly 60 percent of the car loan portfolios of the country’s largest financial institutions. This is just one key finding in ... [Read More]
ADESA promotes Robitaille to regional VP
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
ADESA, a business unit of KAR Auction Services, announced it has promoted a new regional vice president for Eastern Canada. General manager of ADESA Montreal Simon Robitaille has been chosen for this role. In his new role, Robitaille will be ... [Read More]
AR Canada’s 2016 class of Remarketing’s Under 40
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
We gave a call for nominations for Remarketing’s Under 40, and were impressed by the number of submissions that came through. Our readers were intent to point out the best and brightest in the industry, and we thank you for ... [Read More]
February brings CPO records, growth for luxury automakers
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
February brought with it certified pre-owned sales growth and a few records for some of Canada's luxury automakers. First off, the Mercedes-Benz Pre-Owned division, which includes CPO sales, posted record-breaking gains of 14.2 percent, delivering 1,045 used vehicles. CPO sales, ... [Read More]
Scott promoted to chief client officer at ADESA Canada
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
ADESA, a business unit of KAR Auction Services, announced today it has promoted a new chief client officer for ADESA Canada. Chosen for the position is Lisa Scott, who was most recently senior vice president of sales, marketing and operations ... [Read More]
Ford of Canada reveals 2015 Auction Quality Award winners
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Ford Motor Co. of Canada is taking the time to honor its top-performing auction partners. The automaker recently announced the recipients of the 2015 Auction Quality Award and the 2015 Reconditioning Excellence Award. The Auction Quality program is designed to ... [Read More]
670 dealers pledge support to help end distracted driving
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
March 1 marked the official start of the 2016 Auto Dealers Against Distracted Driving Campaign across Canada, and 670 dealerships have currently registered nation-wide to participate. Customers walking through the doors of any of these dealerships over the next month ... [Read More]
B.C. releases amendment proposal to Motor Dealer Act
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The provincial government has announced proposed amendments to the Motor Dealer Act of British Columbia. In an effort to strengthen its consumer legislation to increase protections for motor vehicles buyers, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Minister Mike Morris ... [Read More]
AutoCanada sells Newmarket Infiniti Nissan
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
AutoCanada announced this week its plans to sell the operating assets of its Newmarket Infiniti Nissan store in Newmarket, Ontario – a deal which is expected to close this week. The proceeds of the sale are expected to reduce the ... [Read More]
Class action launched against auto lender for data breach
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]
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