

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.
Depending on which dealer you talk to and the brand or multiple brands they retail, there is reason for optimism or concern for vehicle sales in Canada 2025, according to some people interviewed by Canadian auto dealer. While new car …
Dealers adopt tech, but integration and impact still lag The inaugural Canada’s Automotive Retail Technology Study (CARTS), sponsored by RBC Automotive Finance, offers a detailed look at what is shaping dealer satisfaction with retail technology and where the biggest gaps …
Even with slumping demand, vanishing rebates and changing priorities, some dealerships are all charged up about EV sales These are interesting and challenging times for dealers selling electric vehicles because some manufacturers are actively promoting their EV production plans while …
From employee benefits to HR to garage insurance, CADA 360 programs are evolving to help dealers better manage risk For dealers, risk management now extends well beyond garage insurance or workplace safety programs. It touches employee benefits, HR compliance, CGL insurance, …
Is your dealership safe from hackers and bad actors? There’s a well-known phrase among experts in the cybersecurity industry. Maybe you’ve heard it? It goes something like: Hackers don’t hack. They log in. The situation can be as simple as …
The AI revolution is a cultural revolution: a playbook for Canadian dealers While 81 percent of Canadian dealerships plan to boost their AI budgets in 2025, they face a two-front trust war. Internally, 68 per cent of frontline staff worry about job displacement. …