The Spark Between EVs & CPO
In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here
Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group
Next up on the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby about ... Listen Here
Ted Berlovich of Clutch
Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company’s wholesale process, how the company handles some of ... Listen Here
Mobials Dealer Reviews to be Integrated into Monster Auto
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Dealers who advertise their vehicles on the popular auto classified site MonsterAuto.ca now have another way to make their store stand out. Mobials Inc. — a syndicated car dealer review program — announced a partnership with Monster Auto to integrate ... [Read More]
Toyota Says Fuel Saved From Hybrids Would Fill 103 Swimming Pools
Auto Remarketing Staff
Toyota introduced the Prius to Canada 15 years ago — and this week, the automaker reported it has reached the milestone of 100,000 hybrids sold in Canada. Providing an interesting illustration, Toyota Canada said the fuel saved by Canadian drivers ... [Read More]
CVMA Favors ‘Joint Forward Plan’ for US & Canada
Josh Hyatt, Staff Writer
The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association issued support of the Joint Forward Plan released by the Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) last week. The plan, the next step in cooperation between the two countries set in motion by the 2011 ... [Read More]
3 Automakers Notch Best August for CPO
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
Certified pre-owned sales were steady in August, and three automakers reported their best August for certified sales ever. First up, Porsche Canada reported a record month, posting the highest CPO sales for August ever. Porsche Approved certified pre-owned sales reached 96 ... [Read More]
Ontario Appeal Court Sends Repeat Curbsider to Jail
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
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
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
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?
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]
ADESA Index Shows ‘Substantial’ Used-Price Decline
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]
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