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
Hyundai Canada partners with pro hockey league, makes 2024 Best Workplaces for Women list
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Hyundai Auto Canada recently announced a partnership with the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), after recently being named one of the 2024 Best Workplaces for Women by Great Places to Work. The multi-year Canadian partnership with the league includes naming ... [Read More]
AutoCanada finished fiscal year with revenue up, used-car sales down
Sarah Rubenoff, Correspondent
AutoCanada wrapped up its fiscal fourth quarter with stronger new-car sales pushing total year-over-year revenue up by 6.9%. But while demand for new cars and parts, service and collision repairs was high, the dealer group experienced softer used-vehicle sales, especially in the U.S.
Chief financial officer Azim Lalani said during the call to discuss fiscal full-year and Q4 results that Canadian same-store used retail vehicle units sold decreased by ... [Read More]
4 truck segments see wholesale prices rise
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Wholesale vehicle prices continued a slow decline last week with a 0.31% drop, right after finishing February with prices down by 9.0% year-over-year, according to the latest weekly report from Canadian Black Book. The car segments saw bigger price drops ... [Read More]
New TD Auto Finance executive to focus on expansion in OEM sector in new sales, strategy position
Sarah Rubenoff, Correspondent
TD Bank’s TD Auto Finance arm recently named Christopher Nabeta the director of OEM sales and strategy for Canada.
Nabeta has been in the position since February, after spending the better part of 2023 focusing on ... [Read More]
Wholesale vehicle prices drop by over half-percent last week
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Wholesale vehicle price depreciation picked up a bit last week in Canada, falling by an average just over a half-percent. Canadian Black Book found that used-vehicle prices declined by an average of 0.55%. Car depreciation was once again higher, dropping ... [Read More]
Mercedes-Benz Financial’s Canadian arm picks new CEO
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada has a new leader, appointing Brian Stevens its new president and CEO. Stevens will lead the financial services company’s Canadian arm in succession of James Ryan. Ryan was named CEO of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services BeNeLux, leading ... [Read More]
Alternative-powertrain vehicles lead 2024 AutoTrader Awards
Sarah Rubenoff, Correspondent
Although there may not have been any big surprises this year for the AutoTrader 2024 awards, the company’s editor-in-chief Jodi Lai told Auto Remarketing Canada she was happy to see the Toyota Prius/Prius Prime win for Best Overall Car.
“It’s cool because it's the first hybrid and plug-in hybrid that has won this overall category in the AutoTrader awards. The Prius has always been so good. It's always been very reliable and efficient, but it recently ... [Read More]
Go Auto expands presence in Canada’s Lower Mainland with purchase of Kia store
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Go Auto ramped up its presence in Canada’s Lower Mainland with the purchase of a leading Kia dealership. Go Auto acquired Kia West in Coquitlam, British Columbia, which according to a news release is the country’s No. 1 Kia dealer ... [Read More]
CBB report shows wholesale vehicle value depreciation easing
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Wholesale vehicle price declines in Canada eased a bit last week, dropping by an average of 0.39%, following a 0.55% decline the prior week, according to the latest analysis from Canadian Black Book. The CBB report shows car prices dropping ... [Read More]
Canadian government continues to combat vehicle theft, makes $15M investment
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Continuing efforts to combat rising vehicle theft rates, the government of Canada is investing $15 million to support law enforcement agencies fighting the growing crime rates. Members of the government, including Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, democratic institutions and ... [Read More]
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