Scotiabank, GM offer credit card to help Canadians earn next vehicle
Thursday, Sep. 10, 2015, 02:46 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Scotiabank and General Motors of Canada announced today they are teaming up to help Canadians earn their next vehicle. The two companies have launched the new Scotiabank GM VISA cards, which acts as an expansion of a strategic partnership with ... [Read More]
CarProof, AARA to offer free VHRs at time of registration
Thursday, Sep. 10, 2015, 02:32 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
CarProof Corp. and The Association of Alberta Registry Agents (AARA) have announced a new partnership that aims to provide Albertan drivers with all the information they many need regarding their vehicles. Now, in an effort to promote transparency and safety awareness, ... [Read More]
Jumpstart launches Canadian auto group, partners with CBB
Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2015, 10:17 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Marketing and advertising solutions provider Jumpstart Automotive Group announced the official launch of its group in Canada on Wednesday. Labeled as the Jumpstart Automotive Group Canada, the announcement coincided with the group’s further announcement of its exclusive advertising partnership with ... [Read More]
New Mercedes-Benz Canada President, CEO to take reins Jan. 1
Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2015, 01:25 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Announced this morning, Mercedes-Benz Canada will have a new president and chief executive officer come Jan. 1, 2016. The company informed its employees and dealer network today that Gareth Joyce will take over for Tim Reuss as president and CEO ... [Read More]
NewStartCanada.com seeks equity partner to meet demand
Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2015, 01:39 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The subprime market in Canada is growing at a rapid rate, and companies in the space are beginning to respond to this ever-expanding piece of the auto industry. In fact, subprime lender Newstart Financial Inc., operating as O/A NewstartCanada.com, announced ... [Read More]
2 brands reach August records for CPO sales
Thursday, Sep. 3, 2015, 03:17 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
Canadian certified pre-owned sales were strong in August, with all reporting OEMs announcing certified sales increases, and two automakers notching monthly records. Volkswagen Canada enjoyed a record August for CPO sales, with its dealers delivering 1,613 CPO vehicles in August. This ... [Read More]
CarProof adds badges to VHRs for improved readability
Thursday, Sep. 3, 2015, 03:00 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
CarProof Corp., makers of vehicle history reports, announced Wednesday the addition of easy to read badges to its reports as an attempt to improve readability and simplify transparency. The new badges aim to make it easy for car buyers to ... [Read More]
LeasePlan adds AlertDriving to its driver support programs
Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2015, 04:04 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
LeasePlan Canada and AlertDriving have teamed up to address global fleet risk management. The two companies have entered into a strategic partnership, and LeasePlan has added AlertDriving to its driver support programs. Now, as an AlertDriving partner, LeasePlan has the ... [Read More]
OMVIC cracks down on ‘elaborate’ vehicle export scheme
Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, 03:40 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council announced this week it is cracking down on a BMW salesperson for what OMVIC management is calling an elaborate vehicle export scheme. George Chan — a salesperson employed as a business manager at a ... [Read More]
Kia Canada chooses former Nissan exec as new VP and COO
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, 03:13 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
It was announced this week that Kia Canada has a new vice president and chief operating officer. Chosen for the role is Ted Lancaster, who brings with him more than 20 years of automotive industry experience. The new VP will ... [Read More]