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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
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
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

Nearly 1 million Canadian vehicles have open recalls, Carfax Canada data shows

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, 12:10 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Almost 1 million vehicles on Canadian roads are operating with unrepaired recalls, according to data generated by Carfax Canada’s vehicle history reports. Unfixed recalls are very common, the company said. They can include issues such as malfunctioning airbags, electrical problems ... [Read More]

Canadian wholesale used-car market’s slide slows

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, 09:07 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Canadian wholesale used-vehicle values continued falling during the week ending Jan. 24. But the fall was a much gentler one than those of recent weeks. According to Canadian Black Book’s Market Insights report, wholesale prices dropped 0.28%, well below the ... [Read More]

Sale of Chicago Toyota store the latest step toward AutoCanada’s U.S. exit

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, 12:28 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
AutoCanada’s move out of the U.S. continues with the sale of Toyota of Lincoln Park in Chicago to Murgado Automotive Group. The Edmonton-based dealership and collision repair group said the deal is worth $11.2 million in cash for goodwill and ... [Read More]

Canadian used wholesale market continues downward trend

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, 11:41 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The Canadian wholesale used-car market’s downward slide continued in the week ending Jan. 17. Canadian Black Book’s Market Insights report showed values down 0.55% for the week, the fifth time in six weeks the market has sunk by 0.50% or ... [Read More]

AutoCanada adds another Edmonton location to its thriving collision repair business

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, 11:40 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
AutoCanada’s transformation from a financially struggling operation to a growing company has reached the stage at which it’s a buyer in the M&A market. And as interim CEO Sam Cochrane said during the dealership group’s third-quarter earnings call in November, ... [Read More]

Mercedes brings its EV charging network to Canada with 3 hubs in Vancouver area

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, 10:49 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Mercedes-Benz is bringing its electric vehicle charging infrastructure to Canada. Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging began that process by opening three Canadian locations, the first of eight high-power charging hubs set to come online in the Vancouver metro area over the next ... [Read More]

Some things never change: Toyota, Lexus again top brands in J.D. Power’s Canada Residual Value Awards

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, 10:38 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Change is a constant in the car business. Just not when it comes to J.D. Power’s Canada ALG Residual Value Awards. For the seventh consecutive year, Toyota claimed the top prize among mass-market brands, while its sister brand Lexus was ... [Read More]

Canadian auction sales looking up in new year

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, 10:30 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Things are looking up at Canadian auto auctions. Especially the sale rates. According to Canadian Black Book’s latest Market Insights report, the average auction conversion rate for the week ending Jan. 10 was 50.8%, varying between 23.7% and 95%. It ... [Read More]

Neo Financial survey: 46% of Canadians say building credit is harder than ever

Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 02:40 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
There’s a notable possibility that the potential car buyer at your dealership who needs financing to take delivery is more than a little skeptical about getting the necessary credit. According to a new national survey from Neo Financial, nearly half ... [Read More]

Canadian wholesale market’s December fall indicates ‘need for market correction’

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, 09:56 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Canadian used-vehicle wholesale values took a tumble last month — and it was a long time coming. Canadian Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index for December dropped 2.8 points, from 135.9 in November to 133.1, the most precipitous month-to-month fall ... [Read More]

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