Thursday, July 3, 2014 - 10:17am

Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor

Canadian dealer satisfaction with finance providers remains elevated, though rates have fallen from record levels seen last year. That’s according to the results from the 2014 J.D Power 2014 Canadian Dealer Financing Satisfaction study — which takes a look at dealer satisfaction with finance providers in... Read More

Thursday, July 3, 2014 - 9:58am

Auto Remarketing Canada Staff

Scotiabank revealed today a replacement for Ron Porter, who recently retired from the company. Kevin Teslyk has been named as the company’s new senior vice president of automotive finance. Teslyk will be responsible for heading up the strategic direction of the bank’s automotive finance operations,... Read More

Monday, June 30, 2014 - 10:02am

Auto Remarketing Canada Staff

After upwards of 40 recalls this spring and a class action lawsuit launched against the company in April, a group of prominent GM Canada dealers is suing the company and its parent General Motors Co. Adria MacKenzie, corporate communications manager at GM Canada told Auto Remarketing Canada this morning, "A number... Read More

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 10:07am

Auto Remarketing Canada Staff

In news relevant to both dealers and consumers, CarProof data reveals that more than one-third of the vehicles have a lien, or security for debt owing. The company shared, interestingly, this is a fact that most Canadians are “largely unaware of.” Specifically, CarProof’s study of vehicle history... Read More

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 9:56am

Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor

If you count on Auto Remarketing Canada's news from the pre-owned auto industry hitting your inbox every week, take note! There is one step you will need to take to ensure you keep receiving the e-newsletter and digital magazine after Canada's new anti-spam laws officially begin. All it takes is one click. In... Read More

Monday, June 23, 2014 - 2:04pm

Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor

Concern that advertisements for new cars under $10,000 may be misleading for consumers prompted The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council — which enforces the province’s Motor Vehicle Dealer Act and Regulations  —  to issue an open letter to Ontario’s dealers last week. The crux of the... Read More

Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 10:00am

Auto Remarketing Canada Staff

General Motors Canada announced this week yet another recall for the GM brand, bringing the company’s total count for the year closer toward 50. In the company’s 44th recall this year — General Motors will rework or replace the ignition keys on 187,972 cars in Canada from the 2000 to 2014 model... Read More

Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 9:53am

Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor

Though wholesale prices remain elevated, rates were on the way down in the lanes this past month. In May, the Manheim Canada Used Vehicle Value Index was down four points from April to sit at 98.9. Though rates are falling from early-spring highs, this number remains up 12 points year-over-year. That said, Don... Read More