Steele Auto’s reputation, inventory programs boost Fairway Honda
Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, 02:01 PM
Sarah Rubenoff , Correspondent
Corey Stone, general manager of Fairway Honda — a Steele Auto Group store — says being part of a well-known dealer group has been very beneficial for the store. The dealership, which has been in business over 25 years, has ... [Read More]
July’s 10 most-funded used-car models
Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, 04:46 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
In its latest monthly report on Top Funded Used Vehicles, Dealertrack Canada spotlighted the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. For July, the minivan was third on the list, which is based on data from the Dealertrack online credit application network, and ... [Read More]
Strong CPO sales roll on in Canada
Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, 02:51 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
When Joel Gregory, the national sales manager for CPO and remarketing at Hyundai Auto Canada, shared his brand's certified pre-owned sales results for July, he said via email: "The momentum continues." Indeed, it does. Not just for Hyundai, where CPO sales ... [Read More]
Conquest programs popular with OEMs as luxury brand competition heats up
Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, 02:11 PM
Sarah Rubenoff , Correspondent
Aly Jiwani, general manager of The BMW Store, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver and Mini Yaletown at OpenRoad Auto Group, is used to a large volume of sales. In fact, The BMW Store sells at least 2,500 cars a year, Jiwani ... [Read More]
OpenRoad Auto Group heads toward online buying in response to customer interest
Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, 02:04 PM
Sarah Rubenoff , Correspondent
These days, customer service is all about giving your clients what they want. Think about Amazon Wardrobe, for example. Now, Amazon Prime subscribers can get clothes delivered to their doorstep for free — and send them back for free if they ... [Read More]
KAR shifts 1 of ADESA Canada’s top execs to new role
Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, 10:55 AM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
As part of the roll out of KAR Auction Services’ new operating segment — KAR Remarketing Services — one of the top executives from ADESA Canada has a new position. As part of this organizational alignment, on Thursday Lisa Scott ... [Read More]
‘Fly to Buy’ not too lofty for some used-car deals
Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, 02:53 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Earlier this summer, CarGurus released a study in the U.S. showing that for some used-car shoppers, it actually makes more financial sense for them to take a flight to a city where car prices are considerably less expensive. As it ... [Read More]
Groupe Park Avenue acquires 2nd Mercedes-Benz franchise
Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, 02:11 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Mercedes-Benz Canada recently announced that Groupe Park Avenue automobile consortium acquired Mercedes-Benz de Quebec, the dealer group’s second Mercedes-Benz franchise purchase. Groupe Park Avenue acquired its Silver Star Montreal dealership just last year. The group purchased Mercedes-Benz de Quebec from Chatel Automobiles ... [Read More]
Technology brings blessings, challenges to dealers
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, 10:04 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
Like many Canadian auto dealers, a hurdle that Mississauga Toyota has faced in the used-car market has been finding the right supply of pre-owned vehicles and at the right price to keep healthy margins. But another used-car dynamic shared by ... [Read More]
Hanover Honda president talks family business, used cars & customer service
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, 09:49 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
It’s a family matter at Hanover Honda in Ontario. Store president Larry Lantz runs the store alongside sons Rob (general manager) and Dave (sales manager). And the advantage to having family around? “Well, they’re very knowledgeable, but they work for ... [Read More]