5 keys to understanding current auction environment
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, 04:12 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
To look deeper into today’s auction trends — from volume and pricing to the leasing market’s impact and U.S. exports — Auto Remarketing Canada reached out to Tom Kontos, executive vice president and chief client officer at ADESA Analytical Services. ... [Read More]
Recall appointments: Chance to secure more service business
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, 02:06 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
Xtime this week shared analysis that takes a look at how recall service appointments can lead to increased service revenue and opportunities for future business. Since 2014, there have been more than 10 million vehicles recalled in Canada, and during the past ... [Read More]
2 Canadian dealerships recognized for website excellence
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, 01:37 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Two automotive retailers in British Columbia were recognized in the automobile category with a 2015 WebAward, which are presented annually by the Web Marketing Association. The OpenRoad Auto Group notched an award, and U.S-based, The Gary Stock Co., was honored ... [Read More]
TalkAUTO Canada coming to Toronto in November
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, 08:10 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The fourth annual day-long 2015 TalkAUTO Canada conference, hosted by J.D. Power and Canadian Black Book, is coming up in just over a week. The event — which attendees can sign up for at no cost — scheduled for Nov. ... [Read More]
125K older Canadian cars part of GM recall for fire hazard
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, 07:08 PM
Josh Hyatt, Staff Writer
Dealers who handle older vehicles should take notice of today’s recall announcement from General Motors, which includes 125,785 sedans and coupes in Canada from model years 1997 to 2004 that may present a fire hazard. GM specified that the total ... [Read More]
The non-analytical guide to Google Analytics for car dealers
Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, 06:02 PM
Ian Cruickshank, Speed Shift Media
I’m a car guy at heart, and it’s my 5-year old son who reminded me. We all love cars – that’s why we do what we do. Their lines, their smell and the rush you get when you climb inside ... [Read More]
Shift Marketing launches new, updated loyalty products
Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, 02:41 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Loyalty marketing event company Shift Marketing Studio — which specializes in campaigns targeted to franchised dealers — announced it has expanded its portfolio with new marketing solutions. The company said the enhanced version of its Upgrade Sale platform is available, ... [Read More]
Toronto group fined over $54K for curbsiding, unfair practices
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, 08:02 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
OMVIC announced it has cracked down on a Toronto-area group for curbsiding and doled out fine of over $54,000. Ontario’s vehicle sales regulator charged 2141212 Ontario Corp., operating as Monterey Auto Repair — as well as individuals Amilcar Luis Monte Rey ... [Read More]
The ‘keys’ to Internet sales success
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, 01:57 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
Matt Hale is the e-commerce specialist at Wolfe Langley Subaru, part of the Wolfe Auto Group in Surry, B.C. He may have only been in the business of selling cars for a little over two years, but he has certainly ... [Read More]
Toyota launches massive recall for window switch defect
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, 01:48 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Toyota Canada Inc. announced a new safety recall this week for issues with the driver’s side power window master switch in certain vehicles. In impacted vehicles, the power window master switch may have been manufactured with insufficient lubricant grease. “If ... [Read More]