Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 11:05am

Auto Remarketing Canada Staff

Toyota is recalling more than 6 million vehicles worldwide in five actions covering nearly 30 different models. Of those actions, two impact Canada. Of the more than 6 million units involved in the recalls announced this morning by Toyota, over 500,000 of these vehicles are in Canada. According to a statement from... Read More

Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 10:18am

Auto Remarketing Canada Staff

AutoCanada announced this week it has increased its existing syndicated credit agreement by $60 million, bringing total availability to $190 million.  The facility now includes HSBC Bank Canada, Alberta Treasury Branches, and Royal Bank of Canada with HSBC acting as administrative agent to the Credit... Read More

Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 9:43am

Auto Remarketing Canada Staff

In the March TradeTracker Used Vehicle Market Report, the Ford F-150 once again topped the list as the most appraised vehicle in Canada. The truck has come out on top every month this year so far, and of course, holds the title of the most appraised vehicle year-to-date. The pickup truck was also the most appraised... Read More

Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 3:59pm

Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor

Though many automakers and dealers are still struggling to supply their certified pre-owned programs as quality pre-owned vehicles remain hard to find in this tight supply environment, a few European automakers have seen certified sales soar since 2014 got underway. One of these is Volkswagen Canada, which notched an... Read More

Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 10:46am

Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor

General Motors is under fire from both Canada and the U.S. as investigation into its recalls involving ignition switch defects — which includes more than two million GM vehicles worldwide — continues. Specifically, the defect affects 235,855 vehicles in Canada, and Merchant Law Group LLP recently launched a... Read More

Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 10:14am

Auto Remarketing Canada Staff

General Motors of Canada has given AutoCanada Inc. the green light on a new dealership investement, marking the company’s fourth dealership in Winnipeg. AutoCanada Inc. is expanding their dealership count with the acquisition of a Cadillac Buick GMC dealership, which in 2013, retailed 593 new vehicles and 520 used... Read More

Monday, March 31, 2014 - 9:45am

Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor

When a shopper walks on to the lot, you and your sales team start working for that potential buyer. But is that buyer working for you once he or she leaves with a new ride? James Hayes, co-founder of mobile software development company Mobials, says this may not be as far-fetched an idea as it seems. The key?... Read More

Thursday, March 27, 2014 - 10:55am

Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor

Did you make the pics? Photos from the 2014 Auto Remarketing Canada conference have hit the Web. The 2014 ARC Conference wrapped up at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto last week with over 600 attendees, including dealers, automaker executives, auction leaders and more. The conference’s full-to-capacity Expo... Read More