Ninety percent of a successful used-car dealer’s time, money, energy and efforts typically go into the processes that take place before a customer ever contacts the dealership: buying, reconditioning, photography, etc. When I was in sales, many years ago, my ... [Read More]

AutoCanada announced its second-quarter results late last week, showcasing a same-store used-vehicle retail revenue increase of 9.9 percent. The group also made their largest acquisition to date by acquiring the Hyatt Group of Dealerships in Calgary while also adding their ... [Read More]

As July CPO sales results come in, one luxury European automaker and a program launched in 2012 led the pack, with sales soaring year-over-year. Both Volkswagen Canada and Mazda Canada have seen strong certified sales every month this year and ... [Read More]

To get a bit more insight into what makes a Groupe Park Avenue dealership tick, Auto Remarketing Canada chatted with David Webber, vice president and general manager of Park Avenue Audi in Brossard, Quebec. This interview was part of the ... [Read More]

Though dealers are seeing little easing of used-car prices so far this year, analysts say the outlook is starting to look a bit better for those buying in the lanes and on the lots. According to the latest RVI Risk ... [Read More]

Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. has announced a new Signature Certification Program for dealerships in an effort to ramp up the traditional sales and service processes in Hyundai stores across the nation. The company shared the new program is aimed at ... [Read More]

Groupe Park Avenue announced this week it has decided to follow the industry trend and conduct business on Saturdays. The family owned dealer group, who is included in the upcoming Auto Remarketing Canada Digital Magazine’s Leading Dealer Groups in Canada ... [Read More]

Canadian performance stood out in General Motors Financial Co.’s second-quarter financial performance, with growth in both leasing volume and loan originations. This may come as good news to the dealer community, as high lease rates means more used supply a ... [Read More]

In the upcoming issue of Auto Remarketing Canada Digital Magazine — set to be released this coming Tuesday — we showcase some of the country’s oldest, biggest and most influential dealer groups. One of these leaders in the industry is ... [Read More]

The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council announced this week after fielding numerous consumer complaints it has ordered the immediate suspension of two Sudbury dealerships. The dealerships in question: Drivetime, located at 1088-B The Kingsway; and Craig Terry Investments Ltd., at ... [Read More]