
About Todd Phillips
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.
Former BMW Canada CEO joins AWIN as COO
AWIN Group of Dealerships has appointed a familiar name in the Canadian automotive industry to help steer its next phase of growth. The Greater Toronto Area dealer group announced this month that Reiner Braun, former President and CEO of BMW …
EV incentive cuts temper Quebec’s momentum
Canada’s new-vehicle market remained steady in October, with an estimated 159,000 units sold. That’s down just 1.8 per cent from last year’s Quebec-driven spike, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). A year ago, Quebec’s pending cut to ZEV rebates triggered …
CarGurus recognizes top Canadian dealers
CarGurus has announced the winners of its 2026 Top Dealer Awards, recognizing Canadian dealerships that stand out for customer satisfaction and competitive vehicle pricing. The automotive marketplace said fewer than 10 per cent of dealerships on its platform earned the …
Canada’s used vehicle prices once again surge and why that matters
A recent report from Clutch found that used vehicle prices in Canada have once again surged, as dealers face an electric vehicle rebate deadline and the risk of increased U.S. tariffs mount. Data from the company’s June 2025 Used Car Pricing …
Fulton’s vision comes to life at Mercedes-Benz Newmarket
The renovation of the Newmarket Mercedes-Benz dealership is more than just converting a 25-year-old rooftop into a modern-day, state-of-the-art complex. It is a dream come true for Managing Partner Brian Fulton, the onetime Mercedes-Benz Canada president. The dealership had once …
U.S. new car affordability improves as sentiment weakens
U.S. new-vehicle affordability showed signs of improvement in March, even as broader economic pressures continued to weigh on consumers, according to the latest Auto Market Weekly Summary from Cox Automotive for the United States. Stronger household income, increased incentives and …


