Canadian wholesale market decline slows in 2024’s final week
Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, 10:57 AM
Big drop in Canadian wholesale vehicle prices as year comes to close
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, 10:55 AM
AutoTrader data shows shift toward economy in Canadians’ vehicle choices
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, 11:59 AM
Golf tournament again honors Ward’s memory
Tuesday, Sep. 10, 2019, 08:11 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
The mission of the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation is to “foster the strengths within youth to achieve their full potential and empower them to pursue a life without limits.” The 22nd Canadian Black Book Kathy Ward Memorial Golf tournament, which took ... [Read More]
DRIVING INSIGHTS: How to stop losing service customers
Friday, Sep. 6, 2019, 01:25 PM
Drew Harden, CARFAX Canada
The service department is often referred to as the backbone of the dealership; it’s known to bring hard-earned customers back in again and again. Surprisingly, we found that on average only 31% of recent used-vehicle customers plan to return to ... [Read More]
Pfaff’s purchasing model seeks to ease buyer frustrations
Wednesday, Sep. 4, 2019, 07:17 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
A lengthy purchasing process, price negotiation, hidden fees, confusion and lack of transparency, distrust in salespeople, getting a good trade-in offer, and understanding financing options. Those are some of what Pfaff Automotive Partners says are top auto buyer frustrations. The ... [Read More]
Porsche Passport subscription plan expands to Canada
Wednesday, Sep. 4, 2019, 05:27 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
At the touch of an app with the Porsche Passport monthly subscription plan, members get unlimited swaps between models. Porsche Passport conducted a U.S. pilot program in Atlanta and will expand to Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Diego. Now, the exclusive monthly ... [Read More]
New GMs at ADESA St. John’s, 2 US auctions
Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, 06:27 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
ADESA has named new general managers at three of its auctions, for two in the United States and one in Canada. Starting with Canada, Matthew Creese is the new general manager at ADESA St. John’s in Newfoundland. In the U.S., Jeff ... [Read More]
Canadian EV technology investment aims for pollution reduction
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, 08:38 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Amarjeet Sohi has announced a nearly $2 million investment for the development of two electric vehicle infrastructure projects in Quebec. Through one of the projects, utilities will be able to “dynamically adjust power output and ... [Read More]
New Alexa pilot program: Vehicle Recalls Canada
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, 06:29 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
Many people know Alexa as a service allowing them to interact with technology and use it for finding the nearest restaurant, for example. Under a new Transport Canada pilot program, users could soon be able to say, “Alexa, open vehicle ... [Read More]
Kelley Blue Book MarketLens and Pricing Service Industry products arrive in Canada
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, 08:40 PM
Auto Remarketing Canada staff
After announcing in April that it would bring Kelley Blue Book to Canada, Cox Automotive Canada on Aug. 14 announced the arrival of MarketLens and Pricing Service Industry Solutions of Kelley Blue Book for its clients and dealers. Kelley Blue ... [Read More]
Zanchin Automotive Group talks marketing, fintech, digital retail, mobility and more
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, 12:07 PM
Sarah Rubenoff , Correspondent
The Zanchin Automotive Group is the largest auto dealer group in Toronto. So, the business obviously already touts a pretty solid, well-known reputation in the city and the greater Toronto area, as well. But when you already have your name ... [Read More]
Near 50-year mark, VW Waterloo gets new facility showcasing service & parts
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, 11:59 AM
Sarah Rubenoff , Correspondent
Auto dealerships are often simply the kind of businesses that throughout history have gotten passed down through generations. And even if they change hands, they often retain their place in the community for decades. In fact, many dealerships and dealer ... [Read More]