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Dissecting evolving credit scores with Shams Blanc of FICO
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 03:34 PM
As much as auto-finance underwriting has become sophisticated, a potential starting point to determine if the applicant will be offered an installment contract is the credit score. Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, described the ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jerry Kroshus of Location Services
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 04:19 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees is a conversation with Jerry Kroshus, who is CEO of Location Services. Cherokee Media President Bill Zadeits talks with Kroshus about his career journey in ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Kathy Ruble of Ally
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 07:52 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees, we catch up with Kathy Ruble, who is executive director of marketing, dealer financial services and communications at Ally. Ruble has been the longtime moderator ... Listen Here

Canadian dealers navigate lucrative export market

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Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2015, 10:12 PM
Josh Hyatt, Staff Writer
Canadian dealers, especially in some of the country’s largest markets, nowadays find themselves in an interesting situation. They can put in all the work associated with the retail sale of a vehicle in their inventory to someone in their market. ... [Read More]

June brings CPO gains for Canadian OEMs

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Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2015, 02:45 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
June was another strong month for Canadian certified pre-owned sales, with many automakers experiencing record CPO sales and impressive year-over-year gains. Volkswagen Canada experienced its best June on record for certified sales, with dealers delivering 1,587 CPO vehicles. This represents a ... [Read More]

Number of segments to see auction price drops by end of year

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Thursday, Jul. 2, 2015, 02:56 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Though used prices were still on the way up in May as summer neared, according to RVI data, analysts are still predicting a slow downturn in auction prices — potentially causing some relief for dealers and buyers in the lanes ... [Read More]

Luxury-vehicle sales hit double-digit gains in Canada

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Wednesday, Jul. 1, 2015, 09:45 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Scotiabank released its Global Auto Report this week, highlighting a record sales month in Canada for the month of May. Carlos Gomes, the senior economist and auto industry specialist at Scotiabank, summarized May’s achievement. “Sales in Canada set a record ... [Read More]

Element to purchase GE Capital’s Fleet Ops in US

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Monday, Jun. 29, 2015, 04:47 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
Toronto-based Element Financial Corp. announced today that it is purchasing GE Capital’s remaining fleet operations in the U.S. and Mexico, and Australia and New Zealand — an all-cash deal worth $8.6 million in Canadian dollars. Element had previously acquired the ... [Read More]

Luxury diesel models good sell for cost-conscious shoppers

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Friday, Jun. 26, 2015, 04:08 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
Though diesel vehicles might not be the easiest sell these days, the latest results from Vincentric’s first Canadian Diesel Analysis might give dealers some talking points when trying to convince shoppers of the benefits of these units. According to the ... [Read More]

Canada’s auto industry expected to see profit of $2.3B

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Thursday, Jun. 25, 2015, 03:34 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Editor
Though the suffering Canadian exchange rate is making it a bit more difficult for dealers deciding whether to retail their used units or sell them wholesale over the border, that very same issue is driving profits up for the country’s ... [Read More]

Mercedes-Benz Thornhill flagship open for business

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Thursday, Jun. 25, 2015, 01:20 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Mercedes-Benz Canada recently announced the completion of its brand new flagship retail facility: Mercedes-Benz Thornhill. The corporately owned store has a whole new look and is located in the upper northwest quadrant of the Greater Toronto Area at 228 Steeles ... [Read More]

Hyundai offers way for technicians, shoppers to connect

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Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2015, 01:17 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Hyundai Canada announced this week a new initiative that can help get consumers ready for summer travel as well as offer dealership service departments a chance to connect with potential customers and show off the Hyundai lineup. The new Hyundai ... [Read More]

Mobials launches dealership award, consumer certification programs

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Thursday, Jun. 18, 2015, 02:51 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
You might have the right vehicles in stock. And you might be offering the best deals. You might even be in the prime location. But these days, it isn’t enough unless consumers find your business trustworthy — and that starts ... [Read More]
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