Ryan Davidson, CEO of TRADE X and COO Luciano Butera discuss the company’s global B2B automotive trading platform, their plans to expand into Canada and the U.S., why the platform may prove useful to Canadian dealers, and how the company came to be.
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.
New-vehicle affordability declined modestly in April as consumers faced higher prices, rising interest rates and reduced incentives, according to the latest Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. The index showed the estimated average auto loan rate increased by nine basis …
Mercedes-Benz Canada has expanded its retail presence beyond the dealership with the opening of Mercedes-Benz Studio Toronto, an immersive brand experience inside Holt Renfrew’s flagship store on Bloor Street. The studio, which opened June 26, is the first Canadian location …
In this new series, Canadian auto dealer meets the provincial associations that represent dealers across the country to learn about their priorities, challenges and work on behalf of members. As the Saskatchewan Automobile Dealers Association (SADA) prepares to celebrate 85 …
The Canadian automotive marketplace is headed for tough times in 2026 because of economic and geopolitical inconsistencies, combined with lingering effects from COVID that are wreaking havoc and creating volatility in terms of selling cars to consumers, an industry analyst …
Dealers following Canadian used wholesale market trends may be interested to note that pricing for the week ending on August 30 has declined by -0.16%. A report from Canadian Black Book for the previous week showed a decline of -0.34%. …
After more than 35 years in the Ford and Lincoln business, David McQuilkin is preparing to learn a new way of doing things. McQuilkin, Dealer Principal and President of Milton Ford Lincoln, has acquired nearby Milton Nissan, adding a second …
