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AutoTrader Carology Masterclass: Merchandising Best Practices

Dealers that effectively merchandise their vehicles have proven to drive stronger engagement with their listings on AutoTrader.ca. Data shows a 185% increase to inbound leads for properly merchandised listings. Our new video series, AutoTrader Carology Masterclass, covers the fundamentals of vehicle merchandising to create an optimized vehicle listing. Watch the full video below and download

AutoTrader Carology Bitesize: July 2022 Price Index

If you’ve attended one of our popular Carology events in the past, you’ll know they are focused on sharing the latest trends and insights from experts in Canadian automotive. With this all-new video series, we are delivering the same great insights shared at our larger scale AutoTrader Carology events, however, at a more regular cadence

2022 AutoTrader Best Priced Dealer Award Winners Announced!

For the third consecutive year, AutoTrader has recognized Canadian dealerships committed to consistently offering transparent pricing and great value for Canadian car shoppers with the exclusive and prestigious 2022 AutoTrader Best Priced Dealer Award. AutoTrader Best Priced Dealer Award winners are identified, by province, through a scientific analysis of the top dealerships on the AutoTrader.ca

Activix Receives Strategic Investment to Fuel Growth

Investment will increase addressable market and accelerate the development of new offerings TORONTO, ON — May 27, 2021 — Activix, a leading provider of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that it has received a strategic investment from TRADER Corporation, a portfolio company of private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo.

TRADER Corporation launches industry-first Digital Retailing solution on AutoTrader.ca marketplace

The digital automotive solutions provider is the first leading Canadian marketplace to bring a completely integrated digital retail experience to dealers and consumers TORONTO, ON – May 28, 2020 – TRADER Corporation, Canada’s leading digital automotive solutions provider, announced the launch of Digital Retailing on AutoTrader.ca, the most trusted automotive marketplace in Canada. Working in

TRADER Corporation waives 100 per cent of marketplace subscription costs to support Canadian auto dealers

  Canadian dealer partners nationwide will receive full access to the AutoTrader.ca marketplace and listing upgrades at no charge, effective April through May 2020   TORONTO, April 7, 2020 – TRADER Corporation, Canada’s leading digital automotive solutions provider, today announced it is waiving 100 per cent of AutoTrader.ca marketplace subscription and listing upgrade costs through April and May

TRADER Corporation launches new Remote Selling Suite to help Canadian dealers immediately mobilize online operations amidst COVID-19

  Remote sales tools allow dealers to facilitate customer interactions digitally in response to unprecedented market conditions   TORONTO, ON – April 2, 2020 – TRADER Corporation, Canada’s leading digital automotive solutions provider, today launched the Remote Selling Suite, as part of its continued commitment to supporting Canadian dealers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed to

Automakers Offering Relief to Buyers Affected by COVID-19

With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic being felt across various industries, some Canadian automakers have announced measures they’re taking to help Canadians through this crisis. South of the border, automakers are making big changes to give customers financing flexibility, including offers to defer payments for up to six months on purchases made now. Hyundai