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 Canadian used wholesale market was down -0.35% in pricing for the week ending on July 12, according to Canadian Black Book’s Market Insights report. Last week, that decline was -0.13%, while the 2017-2019 average of the same period as …
Auto theft claims costs in Ontario declined in 2025 but continue to significantly exceed pre-pandemic levels, according to new figures released by the Insurance Bureau of Canada. The industry group said auto theft claims in Ontario totalled $485 million in …
New research highlights that major North American auto shows play a key role in the new vehicle buying journey for consumers and that attending these events has a measurable impact on their buying decisions, according to Clarify. The Toronto, Ontario-based …
Global Automakers of Canada (GAC) has named Lucas Malinowski as its new President and CEO, completing a leadership transition following the retirement of longtime industry executive David Adams. Malinowski succeeds Adams, who stepped down June 1 after 35 years in …
The 100 per cent tariff imposed by the federal government on Chinese electric vehicles in October 2024 is currently under review. That is according to a CTV News article: they noted that Heath MacDonald, Canada’s Agriculture Minister, said the decision …
The 2025 Vancouver International Auto Show set a new attendance record for the second consecutive year, with 138,773 visitors. In 2024, the show recorded 129,033 visitors. This year, the event also saw a record-breaking single-day attendance on Saturday of 42,761 …