New event on women, diversity in auto headed to Toronto
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, 02:17 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
A brand new conference focusing on diversity in the Canadian automotive industry is headed to Toronto this spring. Cherokee Media Group — who also hosts the Auto Remarketing Canada Conference — will be launching a new event, titled, “Women & ... [Read More]
Steele Auto Group buys Colonial Honda
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, 08:25 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Editor
It was announced this week the Steele Auto Group has added another Nova Scotia store to its lineup, bringing the dealer group's store count to 19. Christopher Megaffin has sold his Colonial Honda dealership to Steele Auto Group. The Megaffin ... [Read More]
Cox Auto Canada launches new dealer-to-dealer platform
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, 02:06 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Cox Automotive Canada, along with its Manheim Canada operations, announced this morning it has partnered with XLane to design a new dealer-to-dealer online auction tool. The dealer-to-dealer online multi-platform, InstantAuction, is crafted to make the process of buying and selling ... [Read More]
Using blogs & engagement to drive search results
Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, 03:00 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
Digital marketing firms have been encouraging dealerships to utilize tools such as blogs to engage shoppers as well as improve search results for years now. But why stop at one? That’s the question Steve Arsenault, chief executive officer of OneBigBroadcast.com, ... [Read More]
Auction prices drop for 3rd month in a row
Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, 02:43 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
Wholesale prices fell for the third month in a row in November but remain elevated in light of low supply. According to the ADESA Canada Used Vehicle Price Index, powered by ALG, wholesale prices fell on average by a slight ... [Read More]
Langdon named president of RSR Global
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, 02:54 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
RSR Global, who specializes in aftermarket retail products and programs for the auto industry, has chosen a former ADESA executive as its new president. Karey Davidson, chief executive officer of RSR Global recently announced Steve Langdon will be the company’s ... [Read More]
TADA comes on as partner for 2016 AR Canada Conference
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, 02:12 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
Auto Remarketing Canada and the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) are pleased to announce a partnership for the upcoming industry leading conference in April. The Auto Remarketing Canada Conference will return to the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto on April ... [Read More]
VW Canada outlines ‘thank you’ package following apology ad
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, 11:30 PM
Josh Hyatt, Staff Writer
Volkswagen Canada kicked off December with a nationwide apology campaign, utilizing ads featured in over 100 newspapers across the country as well as a digital campaign to apologize to the Canada’s Volkswagen owners for the company’s damaged reputation following the ... [Read More]
First Canadian named president, CEO of Toyota Canada
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, 08:55 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Toyota recently announced executive changes across its North American operations, effective Jan. 1, including naming the first Canadian president and chief executive officer of Toyota Canada. Larry Hutchinson, vice president of sales and marketing, has been appointed to lead Toyota ... [Read More]
2 join RouteOne Canada’s auto finance portal
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, 07:22 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Two companies recently announced they have joined RouteOne Canada’s auto financing portal: Rifco National Auto Group and Desjardins Group. First up, in light of the partnership with Rifco National Auto Group, participating dealers who have a relationship with Rifco can ... [Read More]