Priestner Will Stay On to Oversee Expanding AutoCanada
Thursday, Jun. 5, 2014, 02:56 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
AutoCanada announced Thursday it will be buying up more dealerships than expected over the next year — and the company will be expanding under the same leadership. The dealership group provided an update on acquisition guidance as well as announcing ... [Read More]
Blurring the Lines Between Wholesaler, Retailer & Consumer
Wednesday, Jun. 4, 2014, 04:54 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
As the buying and selling of vehicles becomes more of a digital process, the lines between wholesaler, retailer and consumer continue to blur. Cheryl Munce, chief executive consultant at ALTESO Inc. and panelist at the 2014 Auto Remarketing Canada conference, ... [Read More]
Mazda, VW Notch Record CPO Months in May
Wednesday, Jun. 4, 2014, 04:42 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
May brought with it another record month of certified pre-owned sales for two automakers. This past month, Mazda Canada, whose CPO program launched a short two years ago, notched its best month ever for CPO sales. The company sold 613 ... [Read More]
Civic Ousts F-150 As Most Appraised Vehicle
Wednesday, Jun. 4, 2014, 04:05 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
The Ford F-150 has been ousted from its spot as most appraised vehicle in Canada — a spot which it held from January through April. This May, the Honda Civic Sedan rose to the No. 1 spot, according to the ... [Read More]
ADESA Canada Names New COO
Tuesday, Jun. 3, 2014, 02:03 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
ADESA Canada has chosen a new chief operating officer. Trevor Henderson will fill the COO position, effective June 16. Henderson, who has worked with ADESA since 2002, will report directly to ADESA president and chief executive officer Stéphane St-Hilaire. “Our ... [Read More]
TradeRev Partners with Apex for Inspection Services
Thursday, May. 29, 2014, 02:17 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
TradeRev and Apex Inspection Solutions have partnered for a deal that will provide vehicle inspection services to TradeRev buyers throughout Canada. This strategic partnership lets buyers on the online wholesale platform order accurate post-sale inspections directly from their desktop computers, ... [Read More]
Nissan Canada Promotes New Director of Marketing
Wednesday, May. 28, 2014, 05:55 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Nissan Canada revealed its choice for director of marketing this week, promoting Steven Rhind to the position. The move is effective this Sunday. In the new role, Rhind will head up marketing, advertising and digital communications for the Nissan brand ... [Read More]
AutoCanada Adds BMW, Mini Dealerships in Quebec
Wednesday, May. 28, 2014, 05:32 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
AutoCanada Inc. is continuing to expand this spring as it announced this week it is buying BMW and MINI stores in Quebec. The company said it has obtained approval from BMW Canada Inc. to purchase the shares of Automobile Canbec ... [Read More]
How To Keep Receiving AR Canada After Anti-Spam Laws Take Effect
Wednesday, May. 28, 2014, 05:22 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
If you count on Auto Remarketing Canada's news from the pre-owned auto industry hitting your inbox every week, take note! There are a few steps you will need to take to ensure you keep receiving the e-newsletter and digital magazine ... [Read More]
Multiplatform Selling Begins to Take Shape
Tuesday, May. 27, 2014, 05:15 PM
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
A big shift has hit the wholesale market, sparking discussion and initiatives among dealers and auctions, alike — multiplatform selling. Multiplatform selling is gaining steam, as more and more dealers and others in the industry warm to the concept of ... [Read More]