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.
The latest J.D. Power Automotive Market Metrics are in, showing the percentage of total transactions over the past 12 months, per vehicle type, at 25% cash for new vehicles, 25% for leases, and 50% for loans. For used vehicles, the …
The 2026 NADA Show wrapped up February 6 in Las Vegas, delivering another busy and productive week for dealers, suppliers and partners from across North America — including a strong Canadian contingent. This year’s shift to a midweek schedule was …
Prime Minister Mark Carney is pitching a reset in Canada’s relationship with China, one that could reshape both trade policy and the EV market dealers are already trying to navigate. In a news release issued today from Beijing, the Prime …
The Vancouver International Auto Show will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre March 25–29, with organizers promising one of the largest editions of the event in its history. The 2026 show has already sold out all 300,000 square feet of …
This week Canadian Black Book released data showing the used wholesale market experienced a decline of -0.05% in pricing for the reporting period that ended on Saturday. Last week that decline was -0.10%, while the 2017-2019 average for the same …
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced sweeping crime measures Thursday aimed at curbing violent and repeat offences, tightening bail and sentencing laws, and expanding federal policing across Canada. The plan — part of the government’s “Canada Strong” agenda — includes new …