Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips talks with Larry Hutchinson, President of Toyota Canada, about how the company is adapting to the pandemic and supporting dealers and customers. Hutchinson says the crisis has emphasized how important dealers are for the automotive ecosystem, and that they have been actively supporting their communities. Hutchinson also discusses a Toyota initiative to further support Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec during the COVID-19 crisis (see story below).
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.
Go Auto has acquired two new dealerships in Richmond, B.C.: Go Richmond Subaru (formerly Richmond Subaru) and Go Richmond Kia (formerly Kia Richmond). “These acquisitions further solidify our presence in the Greater Vancouver Area and align with our strategic goal …
Automotive industry players in Canada likely heaved a sigh of relief after the federal government announced trade talks between Canada and the United States will resume. Both parties are eyeing a deal by July 21. It was not Canada’s automotive …
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Darren Slind, Co-Founder, President Clarify Group about the consultancy firm’s research findings that prove the relevance of auto shows in North America. Slind’s firm conducts auto show studies with attendees for …
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Glenn Mercer, an auto industry researcher and frequent NADA study author, about his presentation at the 2025 CADA Summit. Among other topics, Mercer will explore the findings of a new NADA study …
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Liz Kearney, Project Manager with the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO), about the association’s Automotive Conference & Expo (ACE) event happening October 16-17 in Niagara Falls. This year’s event is aimed …
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Jim Carroll, a leading futurist, about his keynote address at the upcoming CADA Summit being held February 11, 2026 in Toronto. Carroll gives a sneak preview of his presentation about how business …