François Blais, Executive Vice President of Dealer Services and Special Risks, iA Financial Group, Industrial Alliance, discusses his new role with the company, new challenges, and what dealers can expect. Watch the video.
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
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taq Automotive Intelligence has announced the launch of a feature within its credit portal known as Digital Deal Jacket. The technology provides funding efficiencies and boosts the company’s current financing solution that aims to benefit both retailers and lenders. “Today …