
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.
Little momentum in U.S. auto market as November sales inch higher
Early readings suggest November delivered only marginal improvement on the U.S. auto front, with retail demand showing limited strength despite better results in the fleet sector, according to Cox Automotive’s latest Auto Market Weekly Summary. New-vehicle sales rose 0.4 per …
EV market could top $6.5 trillion by 2030
The global electric vehicle market is poised for rapid expansion, with industry revenue projected to grow from US$1.33 trillion in 2024 to more than US$6.52 trillion by 2030, according to a new report from Grand View Research. The forecast represents …
Dealer Intelligence names sales strategist Barry Baker as VP
Sales strategist Barry Baker has been appointed Vice President of Canada-based Dealer Intelligence, where he will lead the company’s transition from boutique service provider to scalable cloud platform. Dealer Intelligence is known for booking dealer appointments. It has recently enjoyed …
Dilawri Group and employees in Québec plant trees as part of new program
The Dilawri Group and about 50 of its employees in Québec recently participated in a day of tree planting as part of the initial phase of the Dilawri Forest. The dealer group, which represents 82 dealerships across the country, just …
Global EV transition advances unevenly
China is racing ahead of other countries in the global shift to electric vehicles, while Europe adjusts its strategy and the United States sees its EV adoption timeline slip to 2039, according to the latest EY Mobility Lens Forecaster. EY …
Used vehicle sourcing still tight, dealers say
Used vehicle sourcing remains a primary concern for Canadian dealers heading into 2026, according to a new survey conducted by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) in partnership with the Used Car Dealers Association. “The used vehicle market remained highly dynamic in …



