
About Todd Phillips
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.
Auto shows still sell cars, study finds
New research highlights that major North American auto shows play a key role in the new vehicle buying journey for consumers and that attending these events has a measurable impact on their buying decisions, according to Clarify. The Toronto, Ontario-based …
Hyundai puts childhood cancer campaign in World Cup spotlight
Hyundai Auto Canada used Canada’s FIFA World Cup debut on home soil to shine a spotlight on childhood cancer awareness through its Hyundai Hope on Wheels program. The automaker, an official mobility partner of FIFA World Cup 2026, said a …
CCAM Summit 2026: Tickets now available
The Corporation des concessionnaires d’automobiles de Montréal (CCAM) is holding the second edition of the CCAM Summit, scheduled for Jan. 14, 2026. After a successful debut last year, the event is set to offer another full day of programming focused …
Dealers press tech providers after CARTS results unveiled
Dealers received a detailed picture of how Canadian retailers are using, and often struggling with, their technology tools during a Saturday presentation of the first-of-its-kind Canadian Automotive Retail Technology Study (CARTS) at the Western Canadian Dealer Summit (WCDS) in Lake …
CreditApp Technologies launches branded dealer financing portal
CreditApp Technologies has launched a branded dealer financing portal for automotive and powersports dealers across Canada, so they can fully personalize their buyers’ finance experience while showcasing their own brand. The company, which is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, and is known …
Montreal’s HGreg lands Mercuriades nod for U.S. growth
HGreg has been named a finalist in the International Market Development category at the 2026 Mercuriades awards, recognizing its expansion across North America, according to a company release issued March 13. The Montreal-based dealership group has grown to 46 dealerships …



