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.
The Canadian used wholesale market was down -0.30% in pricing for the week ending on October 11, according to Canadian Black Book. Its report shows the decline is steeper than the previous week’s -0.15%. “The Canadian market maintained its downward …
UVeye has teamed up with tire distributor company Dealer Tire to launch a new integration meant to help dealerships streamline tire inspection, improve safety and transparency, and provide a better customer experience. The integration combines UVeye’s AI-powered tire inspection tech …
U.S.-based software development company Cerence AI is expanding its footprint beyond the vehicle with the launch of two new conversational AI agents aimed at dealerships and OEMs. It’s a strategic shift toward a broader automotive ecosystem. It’s newsworthy to Canadian …
PureCars has acquired AutoAlert, combining two dealership technology platforms focused on customer data, marketing and engagement. The Atlanta-based company announced April 13 it had completed the acquisition of AutoAlert, a Kansas City-based provider of data mining and customer engagement tools …
Nearly three-quarters of Canadians believe advanced anti-theft technology should be mandatory in new vehicles, as confidence in existing vehicle security continues to erode, according to a new survey commissioned by Équité Association. The 2026 Canadian Auto Theft Impact Survey, conducted …
America’s franchised auto dealers are backing proposed changes to U.S. fuel-economy rules, saying the reforms could help restore affordability and consumer choice in the showroom. In a statement, the National Automobile Dealers Association responded to an announcement by U.S. President …
