Michael Carmichael, President & CEO of UpAuto, talks about the measures his dealerships have implemented due to COVID-19, and offers his take on the push to add more and more digital tools.
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.
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 …
Melissa Young, the outgoing CEO of Skilled Trades Ontario, has been described by the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario as the reform-minded, common-sense leader that new car and truck retailers needed. “The Ontario Government recognized this when they abolished the …
U.S. wholesale used-vehicle prices strengthened sharply in the first quarter of 2026, as demand outpaced supply and pushed values to their highest level in nearly two years, according to Cox Automotive. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index climbed to 215.3 …
Reynolds and Reynolds has launched its 2026 Automotive Amplifiers Contest, inviting dealership professionals to showcase best practices that are shaping the future of automotive retail. Announced March 26, the annual contest is tied to the Reynolds Retail Summit: Amplify event …
HGreg donated $55,000 to the 38th Enfant Soleil Telethon that took place on May 31. The automotive group is a certified Enfant Soleil company and has been a partner for over a decade. Since 2022 it has also been supporting …
Capital Mitsubishi said it has officially opened the largest Mitsubishi dealership in Canada featuring a state-of-the-art facility that is more than double the size of its previous location. The new store is more than 30,000 square feet and is described …