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.
Canadian vehicle usage remains strong. As a ripple effect, it’s also strengthening aftermarket demand, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. DAC has previously talked about vehicle usage as one of the key dynamics at play within the aftermarket arm of the …
Corporate fleet electrification could unlock nearly US$250 billion in operating-cost savings by 2030, according to a new report from consulting firm EY and European electricity industry group Eurelectric. The report, Fleet Forward: Powering the Transition to Electric Mobility, finds that …
Canadian-owned tire distributor Groupe Touchette has appointed Nicolas Touchette and Frédéric Bouthillier as Co-CEOs, alongside Egil Moller Nielsen as Chief Operating Officer, the company recently announced. The Co-CEOs will jointly oversee Groupe Touchette’s strategic direction. The leadership changes are in-line …
Recent data released by the Clarify Group reveals that Canadian auto shows continue to play an important role in the new car buying journey for consumers — even as OEMs shift marketing strategies and tighten their budgets. The automotive research …
The federal government is investing $10.9 million in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and education projects across Canada, a move that could help support EV adoption as dealers continue to expand their electrified vehicle offerings. Announced July 30 by Environment …
Auto theft declined across Canada during the first half of 2026, extending a downward trend as governments, insurers and law enforcement continue efforts to combat vehicle crime. Équité Association’s First Half of 2026 Auto Theft Trend Report found 20,759 private …
