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.
Subaru recently unveiled the first full redesign of its national retailer network since 2007: the Subaru Connection Hub. The move aims to reshape the way consumers view dealerships, shifting the customer experience and modernizing the dealership network across North America. …
A year of living with new vehicles, and not just analyzing data, is increasingly critical to understanding how models will hold value in Canada, according to Canadian Black Book. In its 2025 Vehicle Testing Round-up, CBB said its team drove …
Major Australian car dealer group Eagers Automotive Limited has struck a deal to acquire a 65 per cent stake in CanadaOne Auto Group and its affiliated entities. Eagers has more than 400 OEM dealer agreements, representing 50-plus OEM brands, which …
Toyota Canada is teaming up with the Canadian Red Cross to strengthen the humanitarian organization’s capacity for disaster preparedness, response and recovery through its “Time to Act” initiative. The OEM is contributing $100,000 to support the Canadian Red Cross’ initiative, which …
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada has named its semi-finalists for the 2026 Canadian Car of the Year Awards, narrowing a field of nearly 400 eligible models to 20 vehicles that reflect the breadth of Canada’s market. The awards span …
PBS Systems has acquired Dealer Image Pro, a U.S.-based inventory merchandising software provider, the company announced April 2. Dealer Image Pro, headquartered in Sacramento, Calif., develops tools that help dealerships photograph, edit and publish vehicle listings more quickly, using a …