Many automakers in Canada have been reporting record months for CPO, but Kia topped the list this September. Kia Canada almost doubled its CPO sales from September 2013, selling 284 certified sales, compared to 143 sold during the same period ... [Read More]

Mercedes-Benz Canada is expanding its presence in the Greater Toronto area by appointing a new dealer. Company executives and the dealership’s new management recently turned over the first shovelful of soil of the future Brampton-based facility. Mercedes-Benz Brampton will be ... [Read More]

By now, online advertising has permanently rooted itself in the Canadian automotive industry. It’s pretty much mandatory for legitimate dealers, as clean criminal records are for legitimate babysitters or judgmental tones are for dental hygienists. And it’s not going anywhere. ... [Read More]

After announcing earlier this month plans to launch its new online marketplace InstantAuction this month, XLane Holdings Inc. revealed this week it has chosen a shipping partner for the new tool. Online transport marketplace uShip has been chosen, and dealers ... [Read More]

Used-car prices began falling slightly in the lanes as summer drew to a close. According to the latest RVI Market Update released this week, the RVI Used Vehicle Price Index, which measures the wholesale values of used vehicles ages 2 to ... [Read More]

Both Chrysler Group and General Motors announced more recalls this week, adding to the unprecedented list of reported issues this year. Chrysler Group is recalling an estimated 230,760 sport utility vehicles around the world —15,898 of which are in Canada ... [Read More]

Mazda De Laval was focusing on certifying vehicles in-house long before the Mazda Canada certified pre-owned program hit the market. Now, store president Richard Labelle says, the dealership capitalizes on the fledgling certified program — launched in 2012 — by ... [Read More]

The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association (CVMA) as well as the Global Automakers of Canada praised the Canadian government’s latest move to reduce vehicle greenhouse gases and smog causing emissions. The Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced Monday expected amendments to Canada's ... [Read More]

Announced this afternoon another player is entering the online dealer-to-dealer auction ring. Software company XLane Holdings Inc. revealed today its new product InstantAuction. Company management says the new tool “puts the dealers in control” and offers a new level of ... [Read More]

RouteOne Canada Corp. announced its integration today with CTL Corp. — a specialty finance company serving customers looking for non-traditional credit options. The companies say this move will help dealer clients in servicing more subprime customers and provides another options ... [Read More]