Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 12:00am

Auto Remarketing Canada Staff

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada revealed a series of management changes this week — moves designed to better serve its members. First up, AIA promoted Andrew Shepherd to senior director of industry programs and executive director of I-CAR Canada. In his new role, Shepherd will be responsible for... Read More

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 12:00am

Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor

Certified pre-owned sales were strong in August for the European automakers, with one luxury brand, in particular, touting its best August ever for CPO sales. Audi Canada had its best August ever this past month, with 436 CPO vehicles sold. Jonathan Breton, manger of certified pre-owned and corporate sales, said this... Read More

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 12:00am

Auto Remarketing Canada Staff

Canadian minister of finance Jim Flaherty confirmed this week that the government has made strides to move General Motors towards private sector ownership. Canada GEN Investment Corp. — a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Canada Development Investment Corp., who holds Canada's interest in GM — has sold 30... Read More

Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 12:00am

Auto Remarketing Canada Staff

Edmonton, Alberta-based Carfinco Financial Group Inc. revealed this week it is expanding into the U.S. market with a new acquisition. The company has purchased Massachusetts-based Persian Acceptance Corp. (PAC), an indirect lender in the subprime retail automotive industry, from Peter and Jennifer Miller. Key members... Read More

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 12:00am

Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor

Automotive digital marketing company Strathcom Media recently promoted a new way for Canadian dealerships to increase their online exposure. With its new syndicated data service, the company says dealers can  “increase the online exposure of their inventory without increasing their budgets.” The Used... Read More

Monday, August 26, 2013 - 12:00am

Auto Remarketing Canada Staff

Toyota Canada recently announced it has come to an agreement to settle economic loss litigation in Canada related to Toyota recalls in 2009 and 2010 regarding unintended acceleration. The company said “turning the page on this legacy legal issue is in the best interests of the company, employees, dealers and, most... Read More

Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 12:00am

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada recently announced it has a new director of collision programs. Appointed to the position is Leanne Jefferies, who brings experience in the operation of a collision repair facility, collision media editing and publication,youth programming and college liaison, according to... Read More

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 12:00am

Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor

On Credit Group recently announced its dealer wholesale program has expanded to reach across Canada. In support of its national presence, the company hired a new vice president of Inventory on Credit. Tapped for the position is Rick Wilson, who is a 25-year veteran of the automotive industry, with specific experience in... Read More