CarMax CMO Sarah Lane on Company’s Journey from Used-Car ‘Challenger’ to ‘Leader’
CarMax chief marketing officer Sarah Lane joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast to talk about the company’s new “Wanna Drive?” branding, its omni-channel buying and selling experience, putting the customer in control and how CarMax sets itself apart in an era ... Listen Here
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, 02:15 PM
Regulation like vacated CARS Rule rises in California
Many dealers likely cheered when the CARS Rule from the Federal Trade Commission was vacated by a federal court at the beginning of the year. But long-time Arizona independent dealer Ace Christian believed it wouldn’t be long before similar regulations ... Listen Here
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, 02:00 PM
How EVAI became VMS with co-CEO David Prusinski
David Prusinski is now the co-CEO of Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), which previously operated as EVAI. Prusinski shared about how the company arrived at its new brand and what might be ahead for the provider of data analytics and artificial ... Listen Here
Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, 07:40 PM
Eco-minded ridesharing platform expands to Ottawa
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2020, 06:27 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
Pushed in part by the coronavirus crisis, Facedrive, a Canadian ridesharing platform that allows passengers to request rides in electric, hybrid or gas-powered vehicles, has expanded to Ottawa. The company says it is a peer-to-peer, eco-friendly and socially responsible ridesharing ... [Read More]
CARFAX Canada provides COVID-19 update
Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2020, 03:25 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
CARFAX Canada knows that the COVID-19 crisis is having a profound effect on its customers and employees. The company said it is committed to supporting its partners and listed several steps it is taking in that area. First, the company ... [Read More]
Canadian dealer groups respond to COVID-19 pandemic
Monday, Mar. 30, 2020, 02:35 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
UPDATED: Story has been updated to reflect OpenRoad's new strategy. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, here is a roundup of how some dealer groups in Canada are responding, AutoCanada, a dealership group with locations in eight Canadian provinces and ... [Read More]
TRADER Corp. lowers prices to help dealers through crisis
Friday, Mar. 27, 2020, 02:58 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
Working to support auto dealers that are “seeking financial flexibility while navigating the economic impact” of COVID-19, TRADER Corp. is offering Canadian dealer partners a 50% price reduction on all autoTRADER.ca marketplace products. The nationwide marketplace price reduction plan is ... [Read More]
Canadian Black Book’s opening wholesale and retail forecast amid COVID-19
Thursday, Mar. 26, 2020, 02:50 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The Canadian Black Book analyst team released a comprehensive look at the country’s automotive wholesale and retail landscapes as auctions, dealers and finance companies all navigate the business challenges brought on by COVID-19. Analysts began their report by recapping last ... [Read More]
Company offers free sanitizer product to its dealer partners
Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2020, 07:17 PM
Auto Remarketing staff
After its recent acquisition of Diamond Kote and its chemical manufacturing operation, WGI Manufacturing, iA Dealer Services has retooled its chemical production capabilities and worked with its chemist to produce what it says is a high-quality hand sanitizer. The company ... [Read More]
Auto industry mentorship in 2020: Alternative methods, business connections & the manager’s role
Thursday, Mar. 19, 2020, 02:02 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Correspondent
The times may have changed, yes. Yesterday’s business lunch is today’s LinkedIn connection. But the foundation of a quality mentor/mentee relationship remains much the same. “One of the foundations of mentorship is really understanding what your goal is in looking ... [Read More]
OpenRoad implements 10 virus safety measures
Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2020, 08:06 PM
Auto Remarketing staff
Additional hand sanitizer dispensers and locations in all dealerships for guests and staff associates is one of 10 measures OpenRoad Auto Group is implementing immediately as part of its COVID-19 health and safety action plan. OpenRoad, which says it is ... [Read More]
Canada’s 6 biggest banks offering payment relief
Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2020, 04:35 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Canadian consumers who might be struggling to maintain their vehicle payments stemming from the consequences of COVID-19 could be receiving a lifeline. According to a news release, Canada’s six largest banks on Tuesday announced plans to provide financial relief to ... [Read More]
Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver now under co-ownership
Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2020, 08:35 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
A new partnership between Dilawri Group of Companies and Brian Ross for co-ownership and operation of Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver represents the first Ferrari and Maserati dealerships for Dilawri, which says it is Canada’s largest automotive group. Brian Ross acquired ... [Read More]
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