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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
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
Assuring potential buyers about used EV battery health with David Giacobbe of Voltest
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 04:01 PM
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. One of the key questions buyers ask dealers about ... Listen Here
Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:52 PM
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

DRIVING INSIGHTS: Millennials — Not only online

Millennials
Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, 04:08 PM
Drew Harden, CARFAX Canada
New generation, new hurdles. Do you know what millennials are thinking when they visit your dealership? This generation loves to begin their used-car search online, find the vehicle they’re interested in, research it extensively, then come into the dealership armed ... [Read More]

CarGurus debuts Canadian CPO Partner Program with Kia, GM

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Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, 03:54 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
CarGurus said this week it has launched a Certified Pre-Owned Partner Program in Canada, bringing on Kia Canada and GM Canada as the first partners. “We’re very excited to kick off our CPO Partner Program with Kia and GM as ... [Read More]

PowerBand continues active year with acquisition of US finance company

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Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2019, 09:07 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
A new board member, a new high-level executive, a new remarketing network in the U.S., and now the acquisition of a finance company that specializes in vehicle leasing. Thus far, 2019 has been quite an active year for PowerBand Solutions. ... [Read More]

Canada’s CPO car sales show strength

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Tuesday, Jul. 23, 2019, 01:44 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
The certified pre-owned vehicle market in Canada looked promising yet again.  Here’s a rundown of how CPO sales fared in the first half: Hyundai has sold 5,096 certified vehicles so far this year, compared to 4,553 in the first half ... [Read More]

DRIVING INSIGHTS: Used-car buyers are testing your knowledge – Can you pass?

Testing Your Knowledge
Thursday, Jul. 18, 2019, 02:43 PM
Drew Harden , CARFAX Canada
Attention dealers: used-car buyers are testing your vehicle knowledge. Fifty-one percent of Canadian used-car buyers told us the last time they bought a vehicle, they tested the sales person by asking a question they already researched the answer to. There is ... [Read More]

Wanted: US dealers to beta-test Mobials’ trade-in algorithm

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Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2019, 06:36 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
A new algorithm from Mobials Inc. calculates the value of consumers’ trade-in vehicles.   Now, Mobials, which is the parent company of AutoVerify, is looking for U.S. dealers to beta-test the algorithm. Once Mobials launches the algorithm, every U.S.-based dealer signing up ... [Read More]

Prices up on used & new cars, but increase slowing

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Thursday, Jul. 11, 2019, 03:38 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The retail prices of both new and used cars in Canada was on the rise last month compared to year-ago figures, but the rate of increase is slowing down, according to the latest autoTRADER.ca Price Index. The national median price ... [Read More]

New CFO set to join AutoCanada

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Thursday, Jul. 11, 2019, 02:56 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Effective Aug. 12, AutoCanada will have a new chief financial officer. The North American multi-location dealership group currently operating 65 franchised dealerships, comprised of 27 brands, in eight provinces in Canada as well as a group in Illinois, appointed Mike ... [Read More]

Dilawri leverages HR4 as employee engagement software partner

partnership
Thursday, Jun. 27, 2019, 02:29 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The Dilawri Group is leveraging technology in an effort to have a single tool to manage, develop and grow their employees. The group operating 72 franchises and employing more than 4,000 individuals recently chose HR4 as its exclusive HR and ... [Read More]

Calgary-based Foundation Automotive Corp. kicks off US expansion by purchasing 5 stores in Texas, North Dakota

Foundation
Thursday, Jun. 27, 2019, 02:23 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Calgary-based Foundation Automotive Corp. has broadened its presence and entered the U.S. market, buying five stores throughout Texas and North Dakota. In what the company calls “just the beginning” of its growth plans this year, Foundation has purchased: — Henson ... [Read More]

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