
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.
Wholesale slides into year-end
Canada’s used wholesale market continued to soften in the week ending Dec. 20, with prices down 0.48% as depreciation remained broad across most segments, according to Canadian Black Book. CBB will not be updating their reports until early 2026. What …
Hyundai and GM release details on first five co-developed vehicles
Hyundai and General Motors have announced plans for their first five co-developed vehicles, with four of the vehicles aimed at the Central and South American market. The OEMs will also co-develop an electric commercial van for North America. Hyundai and …
Understanding mental illness in the workforce
Understanding mental illness in the workplace and training staff to help people showing signs of it was the central topic addressed by an expert in the field as part of a Global Automakers of Canada in-person and livestreamed event in …
Union says auto tariff threats could dismantle integrated NA sector
The latest threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to raise auto tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles could dismantle the integrated North American auto industry, according to Unifor. In a news release, the union said Trump’s remarks come only a few weeks …
Experience an energy-packed VIP night in photos
It was a night to celebrate all that is amazing about Canada’s automotive industry during VIP night at the Canadian International AutoShow and at a host of pre- and post-VIP cocktail parties and soirees. Our team attended several events and …
CBB index slips in December as used market cools
Canadian Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index fell 2.1 points in December 2025, marking the steepest month-over-month decline of the year and signalling a continued cooling in wholesale used values. The index landed at 133.1 points, down from 135.9 in …

