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Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Artificial intelligence in auto retail, says Zeigler Auto Group chief operating officer Sam D’Arc, is in a similar place as digital retail was 4-5 years ago. There’s a lot of excitement, but perhaps not a complete understanding of how AI ... Read More
Dealers look to AI for customer experience boost
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:10 AM
Sam D’Arc doesn’t remember what his query was when he first used ChatGPT, but the response was fast and accurate. “It caused a little bit of awe and surprise in how well it extracted information into the answer to the ... Read More
Flipping EV battery risk into faster sales
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 07:49 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. AVILOO chief executive officer Brett Lippel focused on what ... Listen Here
What actually sells cars on social media?
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 07:42 PM
We begin our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. Bryan Pascual, founder of DealerCarLeads, answers one of the ... Listen Here
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

Ontario Appeal Court Sends Repeat Curbsider to Jail

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Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, 02:07 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Industry regulators are turning their focus to unlicensed dealers — and it may mean jail time for some prosecuted for the crime. The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council announced this morning the Ontario Court of Justice has upheld the decision ... [Read More]

AutoCanada Opens First Kia Store; Reveals New Purchase

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Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, 02:55 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
AutoCanada continued to ramp up its expansion efforts with the announcement that is has obtained approval from General Motors Canada to invest in Edmonton dealership Lakewood Chevrolet. The dealer group reported it will be purchasing a 75 percent non-voting equity ... [Read More]

Dealer Rewards Partners with Customer Loyalty Company

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Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, 02:23 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Ackroo, purveyor of gift cards and other loyalty programs for companies in North America, announced a partnership with Dealer Rewards Inc. this week. Via their agreement, Ackroo and Dealer Rewards will share their products with their other automotive partners, including ... [Read More]

TradeTracker: Dodge Caravan Joins Pack of Most Appraised Vehicles

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Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, 02:15 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
This summer has proved a popular season for the Ford F-150, as it notched the No. 1 spot for most appraised vehicle in Canada once again in July. The truck is also tops for year-to-date appraisal trends, as well. The Dodge ... [Read More]

How Can Live Chat Work For Your Dealership?

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Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, 05:10 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The draw of live chatting services, like a 24/7 employee, is the idea that they can cater to your customers via your website when your business is not even open. That idea was a reality covered when Potratz Partners Advertising ... [Read More]

Finding Your Next Internet Manager

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Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, 11:00 AM
Duncan Cochrane, Strathcom Media
Who should be my Internet manager? This is one of the questions I field most often as I fly around the country, working with both rural and large metro dealers, alike. And my usual response? Someone who wants to be! ... [Read More]

ADESA Index Shows ‘Substantial’ Used-Price Decline

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Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, 11:00 AM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
Auction prices in Canada have remained mostly consistent in 2014 with slight fluctuation, but July told a bit of a different story, according to the ADESA Canada Used Vehicle Price Index. The index, powered by ALG, fell substantially after being ... [Read More]

Carfinco Expansion Lead to Q2 Gains

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Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, 11:00 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Carfinco Financial Group Inc. announced its second quarter results last week with record results. The company highlighted a record $54 million in loan originations for the quarter, a 19.6 percent increase over last quarter and a year-over-year increase of 26.9 ... [Read More]

Dealer-Auction.ca Offers New Arbitration Policy for Buyers

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Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, 11:00 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Dealer-auction.ca is ramping up its arbitration policy in an effort to offer more protection for Canadian buyers. Manheim Canada’s online marketplace recently announced the launch of their new arbitration process for customers buying vehicles on the Web, using the U.S. ... [Read More]

AutoCanada to Continue Acquisition Initiative

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Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, 02:58 PM
Josh Hyatt, Staff Writer
The momentum on the acquisition front continues to develop for Canada’s largest publicly traded dealer group. AutoCanada just announced across-the-board financial growth in its second-quarter conference call last week, and it has already added to the mountain of acquisitions made ... [Read More]

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