Looking back at 2020 from the moment COVID hit, Brian Murphy, VP, Research & Analytics at Canadian Black Book, explores how the current crisis impacted the automotive industry early on, how it evolved, and what dealers can expect in the new year.
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 used vehicle market crossed a notable threshold in August, with average prices falling below year-ago levels for the first time in 17 months. The average used vehicle sold for $33,752, according to Clutch’s latest Used Car Pricing Report, down …
As automakers add more artificial intelligence to their vehicles, the familiar voice assistant is taking on a much bigger role, potentially changing how drivers interact with their cars long after leaving the dealership. A new report from Frost & Sullivan …
Banks in the United Kingdom may need to pay billions of pounds in compensation to potentially millions of drivers in the country if the British Supreme Court upholds a ruling by judges at the Court of Appeal over commissions paid …
The New Car Dealers Association of B.C. (NCDA) is urging the provincial government to tackle vehicle affordability, skilled-trades shortages and electric-vehicle infrastructure as it develops Budget 2027. In a submission to the province’s pre-budget consultation process, NCDA President and CEO …
DSMA has expanded the role of Crissy Knorr to support automotive dealers across Alabama as the company strengthens its presence in the southeastern United States. The automotive merger-and-acquisition advisory firm said Knorr, a Birmingham native, will work directly with dealers …
It used to be simple advice. In your business life — and arguably your personal life — don’t talk about sex, politics or religion. Today, for anyone working in automotive retail, that trio might be replaced by a new triple threat: Trade, …