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Expectations for repossessions in the US & Canada with Purr’s Chris Schellenberger
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, 07:48 PM
Purr founder and CEO Chris Schellenberger opened Used Car Week 2025 on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics. Schellenberger, whose unique business model offers a retail consignment platform for repossessed vehicles, discussed what the repo industry could be ... Listen Here
Robert Guerrero of ClaimBuyout on inventory opportunities for dealers via repairable vehicles
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, 07:19 PM
Robert Guerrero spent nearly 14 years as an executive with Insurance Auto Auctions, so he understands the complexities of damaged vehicles, distraught owners, auto insurers and repair shops. Now as the president and co-founder of ClaimBuyout, Guerrero explained how damaged ... Listen Here
Protecting yourself when it comes to vehicle transport with Autosled VP Sam Goldenberg
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 05:16 PM
Imagine being a dealer and the vehicle you expected to be transported to your store isn’t on the hauler behind your showroom. And no one knows where the vehicle is. To help avoid the unfortunate situation, Autosled vice president of ... Listen Here

Some things never change: Toyota, Lexus again top brands in J.D. Power’s Canada Residual Value Awards

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, 10:38 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Change is a constant in the car business. Just not when it comes to J.D. Power’s Canada ALG Residual Value Awards. For the seventh consecutive year, Toyota claimed the top prize among mass-market brands, while its sister brand Lexus was ... [Read More]

Canadian auction sales looking up in new year

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, 10:30 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Things are looking up at Canadian auto auctions. Especially the sale rates. According to Canadian Black Book’s latest Market Insights report, the average auction conversion rate for the week ending Jan. 10 was 50.8%, varying between 23.7% and 95%. It ... [Read More]

Neo Financial survey: 46% of Canadians say building credit is harder than ever

Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 02:40 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
There’s a notable possibility that the potential car buyer at your dealership who needs financing to take delivery is more than a little skeptical about getting the necessary credit. According to a new national survey from Neo Financial, nearly half ... [Read More]

Canadian wholesale market’s December fall indicates ‘need for market correction’

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, 09:56 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Canadian used-vehicle wholesale values took a tumble last month — and it was a long time coming. Canadian Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index for December dropped 2.8 points, from 135.9 in November to 133.1, the most precipitous month-to-month fall ... [Read More]

OpenRoad Foundation goes bigger in ’26, committing $750,000 to community charities

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, 09:56 AM
Andy Friedlander
OpenRoad Auto’s charitable arm is flexing its muscle. After awarding $625,000 in grants last year, OpenRoad Foundation is going even bigger in its 2026 Community Giving Program, committing to $750,000 in total community grants to support charitable organizations and grassroots ... [Read More]

Automotive’s representation on Technology Fast 500 list suggests shift toward tech, AI

Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 03:18 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The auto industry has been slow to go all-in on technology in the past, but the big financial growth numbers posted by some booming automotive technology companies could be a signal that’s changing. Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 500, a ranking ... [Read More]

Go Auto acquires Car Pros’ Washington stores as both turn their attention southward

Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 09:20 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
A dealership M&A transaction announced last week includes a case of two dealership groups headed in the same direction. South. For the buyer, Canada-based Go Auto, the acquisition of Car Pros Hyundai Renton, Car Pros Kia Renton and Car Pros ... [Read More]
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