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Early Access: first claim on fresh Canadian trades

Approved US dealers get first claim on fresh Canadian franchise trades, landed in the US with border and title handled.

Signal's Instant Offer: enter a VIN and odometer, and get a firm offer on a 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat, valid for 7 days.

Instant Offer: know what export pays before you commit

Get a firm export number on a trade-in in seconds, and keep the upside if it sells for more in the US. Now open to every Canadian franchise dealer.

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NHTSA's 30-Day Hold Now Often Clears in Under a Week

NHTSA's 30-day import hold now often clears in under a week, cutting the Canada-to-US cycle roughly in half.

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Why Pickup Trucks Dominate Canada to US Vehicle Exporting

Pickup trucks dominate Canada-US vehicle exports. F-150s lead at 25% of volume. Market intelligence helps Canadian dealers maximize cross-border profitability.

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Ford's Recall Conundrum: What Cross-Border Dealers Need to Know

When recall volume hits record levels, cross-border dealers need better tools.

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Reintroducing Signal Marketplace for US Dealers

Signal Marketplace redesigned for US dealers provides unified Canadian inventory research, reservation tools & auction integration

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US Tariff Update

Here's what you need to know about the latest round of tariffs slated for August 7th, 2025.

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Introducing Export 2.0 by Signal

Export 2.0 simplifies Canada-to-US vehicle exports with smart tools, unified workflows, and full control for Canadian dealers.

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What Canadian dealers need to know about working with importers

How to choose the right partner to keep your exports moving and your margins protected.