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Urban Science survey: Dealers confident in sales process, wary of AI for lead follow-ups
Friday, May. 15, 2026, 11:48 AM
The sixth annual automotive research study by Urban Science in collaboration with The Harris Poll highlighted that nine in 10 U.S. car buyers said a traditional dealership is their top choice for purchasing a vehicle. Now let’s delve deeper into ... Read More
Bain Survey: Few Companies Ready for Sustainability Rules (24%) Building on three-year partnership, Bain invests in OpenAI Deployment Company
Wednesday, May. 13, 2026, 12:13 PM
Bain & Company today announced an investment in the Deployment Company, a new venture launched by OpenAI with 19 global partners. According to a news release, the OpenAI Deployment Company is built to help businesses deploy artificial intelligence across their ... Read More
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
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

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]

OpenRoad Foundation goes bigger in ’26, committing $750,000 to community charities

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, 09:56 AM
Andy Friedlander
OpenRoad Auto’s charitable arm is flexing its muscle. After awarding $625,000 in grants last year, OpenRoad Foundation is going even bigger in its 2026 Community Giving Program, committing to $750,000 in total community grants to support charitable organizations and grassroots ... [Read More]

Dealer news: AutoCanada executive shift continues; Holand sells California Ferrari dealership

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, 11:09 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
AutoCanada’s leadership shift continues. The Edmonton-based dealership group has named Fade Bouras as its new chief operating officer, effective Jan. 15, and has added John North to its board of directors. The additions are the latest moves in the wake ... [Read More]

Go Auto’s U.S. expansion keeps going — all the way to Southern California

Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, 10:45 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Go Auto is on the go. And right now, its destination is clearly the United States. The Canadian dealership group announced it has acquired Sunrise Ford Fontana and Sunrise Ford North Hollywood in California from Kevin Knight of the Knight ... [Read More]

The Great Northern Auction steps up as Canada’s only independent NAAA auction

Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, 10:03 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
As a member of the National Auto Auction Association, The Great Northern Auction is one of some 340 auctions. As a Canadian independent auto auction in NAAA, it stands alone. TGNA, located in Moncton, New Brunswick, has become Canada’s only ... [Read More]

Automotive’s representation on Technology Fast 500 list suggests shift toward tech, AI

Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 03:18 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The auto industry has been slow to go all-in on technology in the past, but the big financial growth numbers posted by some booming automotive technology companies could be a signal that’s changing. Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 500, a ranking ... [Read More]

Go Auto acquires Car Pros’ Washington stores as both turn their attention southward

Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 09:20 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
A dealership M&A transaction announced last week includes a case of two dealership groups headed in the same direction. South. For the buyer, Canada-based Go Auto, the acquisition of Car Pros Hyundai Renton, Car Pros Kia Renton and Car Pros ... [Read More]

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