Go Auto has been in the Vancouver area for years. But now, for the first time, it’s headed downtown. The Edmonton-based dealership group announced it has acquired Downtown Kia, its first dealership in downtown Vancouver. The new location is Go Auto’s 15th in the greater Vancouver area. “This is an exciting step forward for Go […] [Read More]

In uncertain times, what can car dealers do to give themselves and their customers more certainty? CARFAX Canada’s Mike Foster joins Cherokee Media Group associate editor Andrew Friedlander on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to talk about the power of facts and fundamentals, how to show value to price-conscious car shoppers, how dealers can be better […] [Read More]

Sales of electric vehicles at auction hit an all-time high in March, according to the National Auto Auction Association. And then? The very next month, EV sales jumped about 20% higher than that record. Specifically, there were ... [Read More]

For the automotive sales industry, transparency in digital advertising is not just legally required, it’s good for business. Did you know: The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general have brought (and won) legal challenges designed to ensure that customers can learn up front how much they will actually pay for a vehicle and not […] [Read More]

Asbury Automotive Group’s used-vehicle sales, revenue and gross profit declined in its first quarter that ended, March 31, when compared to the first quarter of 2024. But as the dealership group pointed out, it completed six dealership divestitures in 2024 that represented an estimated $225 million in annualized revenue and two divestitures in the first quarter of 2025. The company’s quarterly gross profit of $1,587 per used unit retailed represented its ... [Read More]

Black Book reported on Tuesday that wholesale prices for both cars and trucks have now increased for nine consecutive weeks, which includes the stretch when values often peak then level off going into summertime. With overall prices climbing another 0.11% last week, Black Book also mentioned in its newest installment of Market Insights that the […] [Read More]

Carvana can’t get enough of pickleball. The online used-car retailer announced it has extended its title sponsorship agreement with the Professional Pickleball Association with a new multi-year deal. Carvana’s association with the PPA Tour began in 2022, a partnership the company said “has helped propel pickleball to new heights as America’s fastest-growing sport.” The new […] [Read More]

Believe it or not, the most driven vehicle in America is a minivan. And so are the second- and third-most driven. The latest study by iSeeCars set out to identify the 3-year-old vehicles that have logged the most — and least — miles and analyze the average cost per 1,000 miles driven based on their […] [Read More]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of the May edition of Auto Remarketing, which will focus entirely on a new special feature: Who to Watch. This special feature will recognize auto industry executives and companies — selected by Cherokee Media Group’s senior editors — who are significantly shaping the future of the used-car industry. This […] [Read More]

Nordis Technologies appointed three executives last week, saying the moves reflect the company’s commitment to scaling its operations and enhancing its service delivery to support continued growth. The personnel additions by the omnichannel customer communications management and payments technology solutions provider included: —Chris Burgess as senior director of information technology and security —Alissa Embry as […] [Read More]