SPONSORED EPISODE: Rethinking vehicle-protection plans for today’s wide inventory mix with GWC Warranty
Used-car inventory on dealer lots nowadays can range from older, higher-mileage vehicles to EVs, lifted trucks, and modified vehicles. The result is dealers are also having to change the vehicle-protection conversations with customers. In this special sponsored episode of the ... Listen Here
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
5 Automakers Score Best CPO Months on Record
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
This past month was an impressive one for certified pre-owned, with five Canadian automakers experiencing their best CPO months on record. Subaru Canada was on the list of automakers notching an all-time high. “May was an all-time record month for ... [Read More]
Remarketing’s 40 Under 40
Auto Remarketing
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Dealers Looking for Great Finance Service — Not Low Price
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
With financing being one of the biggest pain-points for shoppers, it seems dealers don’t mind shelling out a bit more for better service from their financing companies and captives. According to J.D. Power’s 2015 Canadian Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study, good ... [Read More]
Part II: How One Generation Changed the Marketing Game
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
In a two-part series, Auto Remarketing Canada covers the impact millennials are having on the automotive marketing landscape. What has changed? What still rings true? Digital marketing experts, dealers and industry analysts discuss how best to reach and engage with ... [Read More]
Ackroo Grows Auto Footprint with Dealer Rewards Canada Purchase
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
There was a bit of movement this week in the automotive rewards and customer incentives industry for dealerships in Canada. Ackroo Inc., which specializes in loyalty and rewards technology, has purchased Dealer Rewards Canada. Dealer Rewards Canada is a loyalty ... [Read More]
DealerRater Hires New VP to Grow Canada, US Business
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
DealerRater announced this week it has a new vice president of business development that will be focusing on business in both Canada and the U.S. Chosen for the position is Brian Epro. The company reported Epro will be responsible for ... [Read More]
Auto Shopping Site CarGurus Expands to Canada
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
CarGurus announced Tuesday its expansion from the United States to its neighbor to the north with the launch of CarGurus Canada. Founded by Langley Steinert, who is also a co-founder of TripAdvisor, CarGurus now brings the same level of service ... [Read More]
NextGear Capital Opens New Mississauga Office
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
NextGear Capital, which launched in Canada back in 2013, has opened a new office up north. The company held a ribbon cutting ceremony last week to recognize the opening of its new Mississauga, Ontario office. The new space is ... [Read More]
DrivingSales to Hold Canadian Dealer Forum Next Month
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Next month, DrivingSales, which provides educational resources and performance data for dealers, will be bringing its automotive expertise to Canada. The DrivingSales Canadian Dealer Forum is scheduled for June 22 and June 23 at the Hyatt Regency Calgary. Auto Remarketing ... [Read More]
Audi Canada Names New President
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Audi Canada announced today it has a new president. Chosen for the position is Daniel Weissland, who will start in his new role on Aug. 1. The company explained Weisslan will be succeeding Wolfgang Hoffman as president, who has completed his ... [Read More]
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