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Artificial Intelligence
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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

Dilawri’s new Genesis ‘experience’ is brand’s first standalone store in BC

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, 09:34 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Dilawri’s newest dealership stands alone. Indeed, Genesis Downtown Vancouver, now open for business, is the first standalone Genesis dealership in British Columbia and the province’s first facility built to the brand’s Genesis Retail Experience standard. In a news release, Dilawri ... [Read More]

Dealer news: OpenRoad’s new brand; 3 in a row for HGreg; Ontario Ford Dealers partners with The Royal

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, 09:44 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
There’s a new look on Canada’s open road. OpenRoad Auto Group has unveiled a new brand identity — OpenRoad Auto — which the dealership group said comes with updated mission and vision statements that reflect its evolution and “commitment to ... [Read More]

AutoCanada expands collision repair operation with Edmonton acquisition

Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, 04:38 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
AutoCanada added to its collision repair business with the acquisition of Doug’s Place Strathcona, a single-shop collision and refinish repair facility in Edmonton, Alberta. The dealership group said its new addition, which will be rebranded as ACX Doug’s Place, complements ... [Read More]

Australian dealership giant to acquire majority stake in CanadaOne

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, 09:16 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
CanadaOne Auto will soon have a new majority owner. The dealership group has entered into an agreement in which Australia’s Eagers Automotive Limited will acquire a 65% ownership interest in CanadaOne and its affiliated entities based on an overall enterprise ... [Read More]

Go Auto grows again with its fourth dealership acquisition of 2025

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, 09:15 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Go Auto keeps going. And growing. The Edmonton-based dealership group has added another store in Western Canada with the acquisition of Heninger Toyota in Calgary from the Gibson family. The store, which will be renamed Macleod Trail Toyota, gives Go ... [Read More]

Carfax Canada-ISB Global integration adds another weapon in battle against fraud

Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2025, 09:59 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Carfax Canada is extending its reach in fighting VIN fraud. The provider of vehicle history reports is expanding its partnership with ISB Global Services, an information services firm that serves insurance companies, to integrate Carfax’s VIN Scan capability into ISB ... [Read More]

J.D. Power exec named new CEO of PAVE as co-founder moves into advisory role

Monday, Sep. 29, 2025, 11:40 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
PAVE’s co-founder is stepping down as CEO, and a J.D. Power executive is stepping in. The Toronto-based provider of artificial intelligence-powered vehicle inspection technology said Kenny DellaPorta has been appointed CEO, while co-founder and current CEO Brian Steinhauser transitions to ... [Read More]

Grand opening event celebrates EBlock’s first ‘omnichannel experience center’

Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025, 12:49 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
EBlock celebrated its new “omnichannel experience center” in Halifax, Nova Scotia with a grand opening event. The company called last week’s event “a significant milestone” in its commitment to deliver “an evolved and seamless approach” to wholesale vehicle transactions by ... [Read More]

Clutch adds former Carvana executive to help scale its online used-car business

Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025, 10:11 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
A Canadian online used-car retailer is adding an executive who had a hand in the explosive growth of a U.S. counterpart. Richard Ball, who led Carvana’s inspection operation from 2016-2022, has joined Clutch as chief production officer. Clutch said Ball ... [Read More]

CFLA selects Meridian OneCap’s Swandel as its new board chair

AutoCanada Announces Board Appointments
Tuesday, Sep. 23, 2025, 09:49 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Hugh Swandel, president of Meridian OneCap Credit Corp., has been named the new chair of the Canadian Finance and Leasing Association. The association introduced its new leader during its 2025 annual conference, held last week in Swandel’s hometown of Winnipeg. ... [Read More]

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