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Artificial Intelligence
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EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 03:00 PM
This artificial intelligence is pretty smart, eh? That sentiment might be held by at least some Canadians who are already embedding AI into everyday decisions, often in ways that extend beyond simple assistance into early autonomy, even while concerns about ... Read More
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:51 AM
A growing percentage of consumers now use artificial intelligence as what marketplace Cars.com describes as a “trusted co-pilot” in their search for a vehicle to purchase. Meanwhile, other studies suggest that dealership websites are not visible to many of those ... Read More
ChatGPT app represents the latest step in CarMax’s ongoing AI evolution
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:45 AM
Yes, it’s AI — everyone’s favorite buzzword. But when it comes down to it, artificial intelligence is only part of what CarMax’s new ChatGPT app is all about. The company billed as the nation’s largest used-car retailer touted the app, ... Read More
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here
Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM
Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here

Canada’s new EV availability standard set; industry begins to respond

Canada sets new EV availability standard; industry reacts
Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, 11:16 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
There’s a new electric vehicle availability standard in Canada. Proponents contend it will give Canadians better access to more affordable cars and cleaner air. The standard, announced shortly before the Christmas holiday, is in place to move the country toward ... [Read More]

OpenRoad brings donation total to over $225K in inaugural year

OpenRoad brings donation total to over $225K in inaugural year
Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, 11:02 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The OpenRoad Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of the OpenRoad Group of car dealerships, has donated another $100,000 to Canadian charities, bringing the total donated in its inaugural year to more than $225,000, the group announced last month. The ... [Read More]

Tesla recall impacts 2M vehicles in the U.S.; almost 200K in Canada

Tesla recall: Experts caution issues beyond brand impact
Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, 11:51 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Tesla’s autopilot features are in question after significant recalls hit the U.S. and Canada this past week. According to recall information from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada, the respective U.S. and Canadian auto regulators,  Tesla ... [Read More]

Policaro Group donates $1M since 2018 to help children with heart conditions

Policaro Group: $1M+ for kids' hearts (since 2018)
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, 11:01 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Canada’s Policaro Group has donated over $1 million to help children with heart conditions since 2018. The donation to the SickKids Foundation was made through the dealer group’s philanthropic arm, The Policaro Foundation. This donation is the next step in ... [Read More]

2 well-known dealers bringing INEOS’ off-road Grenadier to Canada

INEOS Grenadier arrives Canada via 2 dealers
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, 09:56 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
With almost 9,000 orders for the Grenadier already locked and loaded throughout North America, the electric SUV is coming to Canada in the first quarter of 2024. INEOS Automotive recently revealed its choices for the first two Canadian dealers to ... [Read More]

Wholesale vehicle price depreciation higher than historic averages for season

Wholesale vehicle depreciation exceeding seasonal norms.
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, 10:48 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Wholesale vehicle prices in Canada continued to fall last week, but the drastic declines of the week prior evened out a bit. According to Canadian Black Book data, wholesale prices fell by 0.96% overall. Cars fell by just 0.46%, while ... [Read More]

Canadian car shoppers looking for their favorite ride, but will settle on ‘practical’

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, 11:01 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
AutoTrader’s Top Vehicles of 2023 research shows that Canadian car shoppers are still optimistic, reflected by search rates for luxury vehicles. However, actual completed transactions show a preference for utility. This year, Canadians were plagued by high cost-of-living and vehicle ... [Read More]

Fisker adds 2 new executives for Canada, US

Fisker adds 2 new executives for Canada, US
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, 10:46 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Electric vehicle maker Fisker is ramping up its North American executive team, adding leaders in its Canadian and U.S. operations. Wolfgang Hoffmann is the new country manager for Canada, and Amira Aly has joined as vice president of sales, for ... [Read More]

VinFast drivers now have access to FLO’s EV charging network

COMMENTARY: Numerical path to build EV gross & still boost consumer affordability
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, 09:58 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Drivers of VinFast vehicles in Canada now have another option for charging solutions. Electric vehicle charging company FLO is now equipped to provide charging services for Canadian drivers with VinFast EVs, and gives them access through FLO’s network of public ... [Read More]

Wholesale vehicle prices in Canada show largest drop of 2023, fall over 6 times historical average

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, 09:47 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Wholesale vehicle price declines in Canada accelerated last week, with the larger segments seeing an over 3% drop. According to Canadian Black Book weekly wholesale data, prices fell for the week by an average of 1.56%. Cars were down by ... [Read More]

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