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Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... Read More
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Artificial intelligence in auto retail, says Zeigler Auto Group chief operating officer Sam D’Arc, is in a similar place as digital retail was 4-5 years ago. There’s a lot of excitement, but perhaps not a complete understanding of how AI ... Read More
Experian Automotive on using data the right way to protect used-car profits
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:50 AM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. During a candid conversation with Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew ... Listen Here
Closing the appraisal divide with Brad Kokesh of TraXtion
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:38 AM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here

Jaguar Land Rover Canada names Dealerware to power its courtesy vehicle program

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Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2020, 02:34 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
Jaguar Land Rover Canada has named connected car platform, Dealerware, to power its courtesy vehicle program, and that means Jaguar Land Rover retailers powered by Dealerware will now gain services such as contactless contracting and pickup and delivery. The decision ... [Read More]

autoTRADER.ca marketplace now includes digital retailing

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Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2020, 01:51 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
Stating that the new service is the first of its kind to offer online transaction capabilities on a major Canadian automotive marketplace, TRADER Corp. has launched digital retailing on autoTRADER.ca. The new digital retailing service will work in conjunction with ... [Read More]

Used or new? Delayed or soon? Canadians share car-buying plans

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Thursday, May. 28, 2020, 02:57 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Close to three-fifths of Canadian shoppers surveyed by CarGurus last month plan on buying a vehicle this year, with 41% saying they had intended to, but are now putting off that purchase. The survey, which was conducted among 500 Canadians, ... [Read More]

Axis Auto Finance on COVID-19 response, $6.25M bank loan

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Thursday, May. 28, 2020, 02:33 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Axis Auto Finance provided a wide-ranging shareholder update this week, including that the subprime automotive finance company closed on a $6.25 million term loan with a Schedule 1 bank. From the onset of the pandemic and the government-mandated measures to ... [Read More]

New account management, business development director for Safe-Guard Canada

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Thursday, May. 28, 2020, 02:04 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
Safe-Guard Products International LLC has named Mary Buhr as director of account management and business development for Safe-Guard Canada. Safe-Guard Products International is a provider of third-party private label protection products for the automotive, RV, marine and powersports industries, and ... [Read More]

Financial incentives & alternative shopping, top considerations of autoTRADER.ca visitors

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Thursday, May. 21, 2020, 02:43 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
Financial incentives are the most significant factor in shopping for or purchasing a vehicle. The most popular purchase incentive among consumers? A zero-percent financing offer. Those are among the findings of a new study from TRADER Corp., which surveyed more than ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: Times have changed — Adapt to the new normal

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Thursday, May. 21, 2020, 01:20 PM
Brian Murphy, Canadian Black Book
It’s nice to be able to spread some good news amongst so many dreary reports of late. Car dealerships are beginning to reopen across Ontario and Quebec, which represents 65% of new-car sales in Canada. This is great news! As ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: The chickens have come home to roost

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Friday, May. 15, 2020, 08:05 PM
Jeffrey Fallowfield , Guest Contributor
Finally, we are seeing some action on restarting the economy! The various levels of government are taking a very cautious approach, as they should, in allowing more businesses to open, albeit on a restricted basis and with significant protocols in ... [Read More]

J.D. Power: Crisis intensifies what dealers want from lenders

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Friday, May. 15, 2020, 03:17 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
J.D. Power sees the coronavirus pandemic as a significant opportunity for Canadian auto finance companies, especially as overall industry satisfaction readings are mixed year-over-year. As the operational and financial effects of COVID-19 cause havoc to the auto sector and bring ... [Read More]

Investment could help EVs become lighter, less expensive

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Thursday, May. 14, 2020, 02:22 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
Inmotive, which produces the patent-protected Ingear two-speed transmission for electric vehicles, has closed a $7.5-million Series A round of funding. For Toronto-based Inmotive, the investment means the company is a step closer to helping plug-in electric vehicles become lighter and ... [Read More]

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