The Spark Between EVs & CPO
In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here
Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group
Next up on the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby about ... Listen Here
Ted Berlovich of Clutch
Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company’s wholesale process, how the company handles some of ... Listen Here
2 Canadian dealerships recognized for website excellence
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
Assurant Solutions acquires Coast To Coast Dealer Services
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Assurant Solutions announced this fall that it has expanded its vehicle service capabilities via the acquisition of Coast To Coast Dealer Services, a Canadian auto-service contract company. Coast To Coast, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario, is best ... [Read More]
AutoAlert integrates VHRs, offers French version
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Data mining and trade-cycle management platform AutoAlert announced two new developments early this week. The company is releasing a French version for dealerships in Quebec, and it is integrating CarProof vehicle history reports for Canadian dealers. On Monday, AutoAlert reported ... [Read More]
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