J.D. Ney, Director, J.D. Power Canada, discusses how dealers are adapting to the pandemic. He says an OEM and dealer’s digital presence is more important than ever before. His organization will be conducting new research on consumer buying trends.
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 industry groups are calling on British Columbia to scrap its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, warning the policy is out of step with federal direction and current market conditions. In a joint statement issued March 24 in Vancouver, the Canadian …
The fight to ensure Ottawa maintains its hefty tariff on all Chinese-made electric vehicles continues for some auto industry players. A CTV News article highlighted the comments of Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association in Canada; he …
The Corporation des concessionnaires automobiles de Montréal (CCAM) will hold its second annual Sommet de la CCAM on Jan. 14, 2026, at the InterContinental Montréal, bringing dealers and industry leaders together to tackle the issues reshaping retail in Quebec and …
Canada’s auto sector is heading toward another period of trade uncertainty as the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) faces its mandatory review in 2026. A recent CBC report outlines how U.S. President Donald Trump has signalled he wants changes to the deal …
As employment in Canada continues to be closely watched for signs of U.S.-tariff impacts, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants pulled its first quarter data to review the automotive situation — and found that overall employment was down slightly in March 2025 by …
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, about his keynote address at the upcoming CADA Summit being held Feb.12, 2025, in Toronto. Bricker will present on the changing demographics in Canada, and …