François Blais, Executive Vice President of Dealer Services and Special Risks, iA Financial Group, Industrial Alliance, discusses his new role with the company, new challenges, and what dealers can expect. Watch the video.
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.
A new update from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reports that March 2025 was a strong month in terms of Canadian new light vehicle sales — a strength they say was visible across most of Canada. Saskatchewan and Manitoba in particular saw …
The overall performance of the Canadian light vehicle sales market was reasonable in September, given the broader economic uncertainty. That is according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants; in their latest update, they estimated sales came in at 163,000 units — up …
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada has unveiled its 12 Best Vehicles in Canada for 2026, putting the finalists on the floor at the Montreal Auto Show through Jan. 25 at the Palais des Congrès. “These are the vehicles Canadians …
Canadians are looking for technology that feels less intrusive and more intuitive, according to a new study from Mazda Canada. The automaker said its national survey found that 67 per cent of Canadians prefer technology that works quietly in the …
Canadian auto dealer Senior Editor Todd Phillips interviews Darren Slind, President of Clarify Group, about new national research into the attitudes of Canadian vehicle buyers. Slind discusses key findings from his company’s Vehicle Buyer Opinion Study (VBOS), including support for …
Sixty years ago, Steve Marshall started out as a dealer principal with a small Mercury store in B.C., and has since expanded his business into a group of stores, including two in Hawaii, as he marks a milestone in automotive …
