Rivian has created a fertile environment for robust demand for the two new models it will launch in the next few years, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said at recent investment bank conferences. That means consumers looking to buy a used Rivian EV at a lower price than the current market offers will have more selection to choose from, but that used supply isn’t likely to appear until 2028 and beyond. Meanwhile, pre-owned Rivians already out there are ... [Read More]

Canadians value vehicle safety. That much is clear, as the latest research from Volvo Car Canada found 81% of Canadians said safety ratings influence their purchasing decisions. But that’s not the end of the story. Volvo’s survey of 1,505 Canadians on the Angus Reid Forum, conducted in May, also showed fewer than half said they […] [Read More]

It’s an emerald anniversary for Canada’s Used Car Week. This year’s conference is marking two decades of connecting Canada’s automotive industry. In honor of our 20th anniversary, we’re rolling out an upgraded, high-impact schedule — designed to maximize value with more connections, insights, and business-building opportunities packed into just two powerful days. Canada’s Used Car […] [Read More]

A new partnership is putting artificial intelligence-powered inspections into Otolane’s auction platform. The Canadian digital wholesale auto auction has partnered with U.S.-based inspection technology provider Click-Ins, integrating its AI visual intelligence tech directly into the Otolane’s platform. The companies said the collaboration enables dealers to conduct more thorough, consistent and accurate vehicle inspections before listing […] [Read More]

AutoNation has again hit the gas pedal on its Drive Pink campaign, launching a pair of new initiatives to support pediatric cancer hospitals and organizations. The auto retailer said it has partnered with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, reinforcing its commitment to cancer patients and expanding the reach of its […] [Read More]

With Canada’s Used Car Week set to begin Tuesday in Toronto, below is a numbers rundown for the event, which is celebrating 20 years in 2025. For more information on Canada’s Used Car Week, visit canada.usedcarweek.biz. 75+ Speakers on the Agenda 400+ Attendees 130 Dealers in attendance 6 Live Stage sessions 4 Networking receptions + […] [Read More]

The decline in Canadian wholesale used-car prices is picking up speed. Canadian Black Book’s weekly Market Insights report showed a drop of 0.35% for the week ending June 7, almost double the 0.18% decrease of the previous week and the largest fall since a decline of 0.48% during the week of Jan. 11. It’s also […] [Read More]

Buckeye Dealership Consulting has rebranded as Buckeye Risk Services, a move that reflects the company’s evolution into a full-spectrum risk assessment and solutions organization serving multiple verticals while staying rooted in the automotive and finance ecosystems. Buckeye’s rebrand brings together the company’s portfolio of services, internal teams, and acquired entities under a single, unified identity. […] [Read More]

Tricolor is continuing to leverage securitizations to have the resources it needs to specialize in the Hispanic and other underserved markets and operate 65 retail centers within 22 cities in Texas, California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Illinois. This week, Tricolor announced a $217 million issuance, as Barclays acted as the lead structuring agent with […] [Read More]

Perhaps finance companies are acknowledging that they’re going to have to absorb a bit more risk to keep origination objectives within reach. Cox Automotive reported this week that the May Dealertrack Credit Availability Index showed a modest improvement in auto credit access across several key metrics, including the subprime segment. Analysts indicated the index rose […] [Read More]