
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.
California wildfires force dealerships to close
California has been struggling with wildfires so intense it has prompted dealership closures, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association. The issue has been highlighted in the media for days as wildfires continue to spread and reach more populated areas. …
CADA reveals 2025 DSI Award winners at Summit
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association presented its 2025 Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Survey Awards during the CADA Summit in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon, recognizing the manufacturers that earned top ratings from their dealer networks. Now in its 36th year, the …
Dealership manager raises $66K for childhood cancer research
Michael Riley, Manager of Markville Ford Lincoln in Markham, Ontario, has been taking part in the national charity cycling event — known as the Great Cycle Challenge Canada — since 2021. The charity is tied to the SickKids Hospital network, one …
U.S. used car prices rebound after 12-month low
U.S. used vehicle prices rebounded in March after reaching a 12-month low earlier this year, as seasonal demand and supply constraints began to push values higher. According to CARFAX, the average price of a used vehicle rose by more than …
EV interest cools, but core buyers hold steady
Electric vehicle interest among car shoppers is shifting again, according to CDK Global’s latest Car Shopper Shifts on EVs study, and the findings point to a market that is becoming more selective rather than turning away entirely. The study, based …
Pricing shifts and consumer preferences to impact market
Recent data from AutoTrader reveals pricing shifts in used and new vehicles that, in addition to evolving consumer preferences, are bound to significantly impact the market this year. The data showed the average price of used vehicles, as of January, …



