Publisher’s note: In reviewing our video interview with Ryan O’Connor regarding OMVIC and rules for Ontario car dealerships, it did not meet our standards of neutrality and impartiality, and has been removed.
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.
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association launched an automotive competitiveness framework yesterday on Parliament Hill that outlines the steps the next federal government should take to remain competitive, while also addressing the pending consumer vehicle affordability crisis. The official announcement took …
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Canada’s new light-vehicle market posted steady growth in September, with results varying widely across provinces. While Ontario led the way with a 7.7 per cent increase in sales, British Columbia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island saw slight declines compared to …
A new Pollara survey shows broad public support for shielding Canada’s auto industry in trade negotiations with the U.S., with three-in-four respondents saying a collapse of the sector would be “devastating” for the national economy. The poll, commissioned by Unifor …
The first Canadian Automotive Retail Technology Study (CARTS) delivers a clear, data-driven look at how dealerships use technology and where they continue to struggle. Commissioned by the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), conducted by Clarify Group, and sponsored by RBC …
Canada’s new Automotive Strategy moved from framework to funding this week, with Natural Resources Canada announcing more than $97 million for 155 clean transportation projects nationwide. This week’s announcement follows the federal government’s Feb. 5 launch of its broader Auto …
