AutoCanada increases used-car retail sales by 52%
Tuesday, May. 11, 2021, 02:33 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
AutoCanada made quite a rebound in the first quarter, posting its strongest-ever Q1 revenue, among other highlights — including a robust used-car performance. Looking at consolidated results, AutoCanada retailed a combined 9,734 used vehicles in the first quarter, up 51.9% ... [Read More]
Despite lockdown challenges, Hyundai & Nissan CPO sales surge
Tuesday, May. 4, 2021, 01:39 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
As automakers in Canada begin to share certified pre-owned sales results from April, one trend has emerged: it was a strong month, despite challenges stemming from lockdowns. For instance, Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. had its strongest April of all time for certified ... [Read More]
PureCars gains first OEM certification in Canada
Tuesday, Apr. 27, 2021, 01:52 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
PureCars announced last week that it has been certified as a Kia Canada Digital Advertising Partner, representing its first OEM partnership in Canada and 17th OEM certification overall. Through the partnership, Kia Canada dealers will be provided with PureCars’ Pro ... [Read More]
Wholesale vehicle prices continue climb as supply remains tight
Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021, 04:36 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The rise in Canadian wholesale vehicle prices last week was not as strong as the prior week’s gain, but the change was much more positive than what happened the same week in prior years. That’s according to the latest Canadian ... [Read More]
Impact Auto Auctions tools include under-hood video
Monday, Apr. 19, 2021, 07:42 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Impact Auto Auctions has enhanced its Interact merchandising platform with two new features, including one that offers a 10-second, under-the-hood video with full sound. The company said the new tools provide buyers with additional vehicle details to research, bid and buy ... [Read More]
Canadian CPO car sales make big strides in March
Tuesday, Apr. 13, 2021, 02:23 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
Based on the sales reports from automakers, the certified pre-owned market in Canada took a positive turn in March. For example, Honda Canada said it had its best-ever month for certified pre-owned sales, moving 3,551 units. That was up 114% year-over-year. ... [Read More]
Dealerware to serve as preferred fleet management partner for Audi Canada’s courtesy vehicle program
Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021, 07:20 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Audi Canada has selected Dealerware as the preferred fleet management software for its courtesy vehicle program, noting that Dealerware will service the 49 Audi retailers in Canada. Many of those retailers currently use paper-based fleet management systems, according to Dealerware, ... [Read More]
To help dealers face challenges, LGM reopens online learning platform
Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021, 06:46 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
To better support dealerships operating through the COVID-19 pandemic, finance and insurance provider LGM Financial Services reopened its online learning platform, My Distinction Learning. LGM aims for the courses to help dealers overcome challenges as a result of social distancing ... [Read More]
NextRoad brings online financing & buying solution to BC
Tuesday, Apr. 6, 2021, 07:32 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
NextRoad wants to help potential vehicle buyers overcome what might be two of their primary obstacles to taking delivery nowadays. The new service to purchase and finance vehicles online officially launched this week in British Columbia, as NextRoad looks to ... [Read More]
AutoCanada buys British Columbia collision center
Tuesday, Apr. 6, 2021, 02:45 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
AutoCanada announced Monday it has completed its purchase of British Columbia-based collision center PG Klassic Autobody. The Prince George body shop facility is more than 20,000 square feet and is close to AutoCanada’s Northland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Northland Hyundai, ... [Read More]