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
New virtual F&I product from Sym-Tech Dealer Services
Auto Remarketing staff
North American F&I provider Sym-Tech Dealer Services has taken its F&I Performance product and developed a full turnkey virtual F&I product that dealers can use in an entirely online environment. Sym-Tech has developed the product while noting that the shift ... [Read More]
10 Most-funded retail used vehicles in Q1
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
It was a strong start to 2020 for the Canadian used-car industry. But as the impact of COVID-19 took hold in March, the first quarter ended up softer than the year-ago period. In fact, there was a 1.5% year-over-year dip ... [Read More]
Off-lease volume concerns in Canada amplified by COVID-19
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Off-lease volumes were already going to be a tough hurdle for the Canadian auto market to maneuver this year, even before COVID-19. But the impact of the pandemic certainly heightens the concerns around what is expected to be two “peak ... [Read More]
EDealer, EBlock waive costs for Guaranteed Trade until August
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic that they say has impacted the automotive industry worldwide, EDealer and EBlock are waiving all contract, set-up and transactional costs associated with their touchless trade-in product, Guaranteed Trade, until August for every dealer in Canada. ... [Read More]
Canadian Black Book & TRADER Corp. on depth of COVID-19 impact
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Canadian Black Book and TRADER Corp. each generated data and information this week aimed at uncovering just how significant the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has been on the country’s automotive wholesale and retail segments. The results from both firms showed dramatic ... [Read More]
Porsche Cars Canada extends roadside assistance program to Ontario front-line personnel
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
Porsche Cars Canada is extending its roadside assistance services to include the approximately 235,000 Ontario hospital front-line workers. The extension is aimed toward benefiting doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists, and will be in effect until May 31. The program is aimed ... [Read More]
Tech, practices and trends for a happy, healthy workplace
Sarah Rubenoff, Correspondent
Note: This and all Women & Automotive Profiles in Leadership feature stories were compiled prior to the COVID-19 pandemic's most severe impacts in North America. Human resources, strategies for a happier, healthier workplace, the tools managers use to facilitate programs that ... [Read More]
Diverse, inclusive workforce can drive financial performance
Sarah Rubenoff, Correspondent
Workplace culture. It can feel somewhat like a nebulous term, one that may not have always played such a key role in a company strategy just a few years ago. But now, with industries across most all sectors looking to ... [Read More]
TRADER Corp.’s Remote Selling Suite seeks to help dealers mobilize online operations
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
As part of its commitment to support Canadian dealers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian digital automotive solutions provider TRADER Corp. launched the Remote Selling Suite. The company says that with the Remote Selling Suite, dealers can carry out everyday sales ... [Read More]
Challenging month for CPO car sales in Canada
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
Much like the U.S. set, the Canadian certified pre-owned vehicle market appeared to have struggled in March, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a rundown of how a few automakers fared, based on results shared with Auto Remarketing Canada: Toyota had ... [Read More]
X