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
Wide-ranging car-business conversation with Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short
Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short firmly believes car dealers are the most resilient operators in any business. During this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Short explained why he is anticipating dealers showing that resilience again because it’s needed ... Listen Here
Path to delivering education in Spanish with Ignite Dealer Compliance Group
Steve Levine has dozens of dealer clients with Spanish as their native language. Those dealers also have hundreds of Hispanic customers who cannot speak or understand English. To fill compliance and training gaps created by language challenges, the owner of ... Listen Here
ADESA Canada Used Vehicle Price Index Update Shows Double-Digit Percentage Drops for Mid-Compact Cars
Auto Remarketing
The ADESA Canada Used Vehicle Price Index powered by ALG Canada has been updated through October, and it shows wholesale prices have recently seen one of the biggest drops this year. With all segments experiencing negative price movement, the index ... [Read More]
Report: Auto Industry Profit Margins Spike; Canada Pulls in Record Monthly New-Car Sales
Auto Remarketing
The results of Scotiabank’s Global Auto Report that were released today show auto industry profit margins have spiked to 10-year highs, reaching above pre-recession levels, with the highest profitability showing up in North America. The report indicates that the five ... [Read More]
At Least 2 Brands See Best-Ever November CPO Sales in Canada
Auto Remarketing
Canadian certifed pre-owned results began rolling in as the selling month came to an end this past weekend. Once again, the European automakers are showing impressive results, with Audi Canada seeing a 19-percent increase from November 2012. Elankum Vairavanathan, manager, ... [Read More]
Copart Acquires 5th Canadian Operation
Auto Remarketing
Online salvage vehicle auction company Copart broadened its presence in Canada this week by acquiring a privately held operation. Augmenting its two sites apiece in Alberta and Ontario, Copart acquired Berpa Auto Auction, which is located in Montreal, Quebec. “This ... [Read More]
Manufacturers Express Positive Reaction to Canada’s New Trade Agreement With European Union
Auto Remarketing
As Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the Canadian government had reached a free trade agreement with the European Union late last week, many of Canada’s OEMs and manufacturers were already reacting positively to the move. The government has said that, ... [Read More]
RideTime Benefits From ‘Early Adoption’ Digital Marketing Strategy
Auto Remarketing
Some dealers, auctions and other businesses are still playing catch up when it comes to digital marketing, but the early adopters are now reaping the rewards of being ahead of the game. Doug MacIver Jr., is inventory and Internet manager ... [Read More]
Weins Canada Looks to Company ‘Roots’ for Customer Service Management Philosophy
Auto Remarketing
Amin Tejani, vice president of dealership operations at Weins Canada and Auto Remarketing Canada’s 2013 Dealer of the Year, cites Weins Canada’s rich history and heritage as a significant factor behind the success of the organization. Weins Canada, formerly ... [Read More]
Ackroo’s Dealership Loyalty Solution Signs New 3 New Dealer Groups
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Ackroo revealed this week that intrest in its DealerCard loyalty solution continues to grow. It has been selected by two major Canadian automotive dealer groups and a U.S.-based dealer group to power their dealer group loyalty programs. The addition of ... [Read More]
At Least 2 Brands See Best-Ever November CPO Sales in Canada
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
Canadian certifed pre-owned results began rolling in as the selling month came to an end this past weekend. Once again, the European automakers are showing impressive results, with Audi Canada seeing a 19-percent increase from November 2012. Elankum Vairavanathan, manager, ... [Read More]
Report: Auto Industry Profit Margins Spike; Canada Pulls in Record Monthly New-Car Sales
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
The results of Scotiabank’s Global Auto Report that were released today show auto industry profit margins have spiked to 10-year highs, reaching above pre-recession levels, with the highest profitability showing up in North America. The report indicates that the five ... [Read More]
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