Matt Babcock of Wolters Kluwer on how digital transformation continues to gain steam in auto financing
Matt Babcock, who heads up digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, returned for another visit on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Wolter Kluwer recently released its latest quarterly Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index. Babcock recapped the sustained upward trajectory the ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Buy Online Shift & What Dealers Need to Know Now
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Cox Automotive’s Jeri Reichel joins us to speak to the evolving Buy Online experience. She shares more about how shopper expectations are changing and what dealers should understand and do as ... Listen Here
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
AutoCanada Adds VW Open-Point Dealership to Sherwood Park Lineup
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
AutoCanada Inc. announced it has been awarded the right to a Volkswagen open-point dealership in Sherwood Park, Alberta, and the company has big plans for the spot. AutoCanada aims to build an approximately 45,000 square-foot-facility, which will be designed to ... [Read More]
‘Consistency’ Theme of 2014 Canadian Black Book’s Best Retained Value Awards
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
CanadianBlackBook.com today released the results of its annual “Best Retained Value” winners across 19 vehicle categories. Once again, Toyota continued its streak of awards, taking first in the small pickup (Toyota Tacoma) and full-size pickup (Toyota Tundra) segments for the ... [Read More]
Reynolds’ Announces ERA-IGNITE DMS Available to Canadian Auto Dealers
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Canadian dealers now have a new dealer management system to choose from. Reynolds ERA-IGNITE is now widely available to Canadian auto dealers after four years in the American market. "Delivering ERA-IGNITE to dealers in Canada is the first step in ... [Read More]
Canadian CPO Sales Start Off With a Bang
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
2014 is off to a good start for certified pre-owned sales in Canada, as many manufacturers reported double-digit CPO growth. Two Euoropean automakers even reached sales records for the month of January. Porsche Canada sold 66 CPO units in January, ... [Read More]
AR Canada 2014 Announces Partnerships with TADA and IARA
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Auto Remarketing Canada, Canada’s Used Car Conference, announced today that the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association has come on board as one of the conference’s industry sponsors. In addition, the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance is partnering with the event and will ... [Read More]
Kia Canada Proposes $23M Settlement For Restatement of Fuel Consumption Rating Litigation
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Kia Canada Inc. announced it has resolved litigation involving a restatement of fuel consumption ratings from November 2012. The company has reached an agreement with current and former owners and lessees of vehicles affected by the restatement, which included 41,000 ... [Read More]
Canadian Used-Car Prices to Start Falling in 2015
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
After rising during most of last year, used-car prices continued their upward trek during the last month of 2013, climbing by 2.5 percent on a monthly basis. And though used-vehicle prices rose by 4.3 percent in December on a year-over-year ... [Read More]
Google Changes Push Website Quality to Marketing Forefront
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
With every new year comes new developments in advertising opportunities for dealerships. Dealers have been following this evolution for years. First, it was the Web; then came mobile. And in 2014, there is even more to consider, including the vast ... [Read More]
Hyundai Canada Reveals ‘Number One’ Dealer
Sarah Rubenoff
Hyundai Canada has announced its ‘number one’ dealer, choosing to recognize a Mississauga store for the dealership’s exceptional sales and fundraising performance in 2013. The company is honoring Missisauga Hyundai, which led all Canadian Hyundai dealerships in sales and charity ... [Read More]
New DrivingSales University, NCDA Partnership Provides Discounts to Dealer Members
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
DrivingSales University announced it has furthered its expansion into the Canadian market through a new alliance with the New Car Dealers Association of British Columbia (NCDA). Through the agreement, DSU’s Web-based dealership training program is now available at a discounted ... [Read More]
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