SPONSORED EPISODE: The Buy Online Shift & What Dealers Need to Know Now
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Cox Automotive’s Jeri Reichel joins us to speak to the evolving Buy Online experience. She shares more about how shopper expectations are changing and what dealers should understand and do as ... Listen Here
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
TRADE X lines up more debt financing for global expansion
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
TRADE X, a Canada-based cross-border automotive trading platform, has lined up more debt financing. The company said Tuesday it has secured two additional asset-backed lines of credit, both of which are $25 million (USD) with accordion features to expand to ... [Read More]
AutoCanada extends Ontario footprint with latest acquisition
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
AutoCanada has more than doubled its presence in Ontario with its latest acquisition. The Edmonton-based dealer group said Wednesday it has completed its purchase of 11 Autopoint Group dealerships in southwestern Ontario. AutoCanada now has 18 stores in the province. ... [Read More]
AutoVerify partners with iA Dealer Services
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
AutoVerify announced earlier this month that it has integrated iA Dealer Services products into its AutoVerify Spotlight piece of its digital merchandising solution. This partnership is designed to help dealers boost F&I penetration. AutoVerify said it can give dealers a “one-stop-shop” ... [Read More]
Canada Drives signs Grey Cup sponsorship deal with CFL
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Canada Drives has lined up a deal to be the official Used Car Retailer & Auto Finance partner of the Canadian Football League, according to a release from the CFL. The partnership is a multi-year deal and will include various ... [Read More]
Clutch secures $100M in Series B funding
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Online auto retail platform Clutch has raised $100 million (CAD) in Series B equity financing led by D1 Capital Partners. Also participating in the round announced last week were Flight Deck Capital, Canaan Partners, Upper90, Real Ventures, GFC, Brand Project and ... [Read More]
EBlock, EDealer parent closes IPO
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
E Automotive Inc., which is the company behind the EBlock digital wholesale marketplace and the EDealer digital retail products, said Wednesday it has closed its initial public offering. The offering of 5.9 million common shares priced at $23.00 (CAD) per ... [Read More]
Kijiji Autos, Cox Automotive Canada launch digital retail marketplace
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Kijiji Autos has teamed up with Cox Automotive Canada to launch a digital retail marketplace, the companies announced Monday. Through the Kijiji Autos solution enabled by Cox Automotive and utilizing its Dealertrack and Kelley Blue Book capabilities, consumers can pick ... [Read More]
E Inc. goes public in Canada
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
E Automotive Inc., which is the company behind the EBlock digital wholesale marketplace and the EDealer digital retail products, is officially a publicly traded company in Canada. Common shares of the company began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange ... [Read More]
AiM to provide inspections for North American transactions on TRADE X cross-border platform
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
TRADE X, a Canada-based cross-border automotive trading platform, said Tuesday it has teamed up with Alliance Inspection Management for used-car inspections in North America. Under the partnership, AiM will be the inspection provider for all TRADE X transactions in the ... [Read More]
11 straight weeks of rising wholesale vehicle prices in Canada
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Like the 1970s Canadiens or 1980s Islanders, the wholesale vehicle market in Canada is on a streak. Wholesale prices have now climbed 11 straight weeks, according to Canadian Black Book, which said in a market update that values were up ... [Read More]
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