Brian Murphy, VP, Research & Analytics at Canadian Black Book, explores recession scenarios and talks about the economy, short- and long-term projections, new and used vehicles, and residual values.
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 Ontario automotive community is mourning the passing of Michael Dukhilall, who worked for manufacturers and dealers in an exemplary career that spanned more than 40 years. The native of Guyana, who was affectionately known as Mike D., passed away …
The Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) closed out 2025 with a significant policy win, as the Ontario government permanently removed the City of Toronto’s authority to impose a personal vehicle tax. The change was enacted through the 2025 Ontario …
This week, Canadian Black Book reported the used wholesale market experienced a decline of -0.35% in pricing for the period ending on June 7. That’s down from the previous report’s -0.18% and the 2017-2019 average of -0.12%. Car segment prices …
A new national survey suggests the federal zero-emissions vehicle mandate is struggling to win over Canadians, raising questions about how quickly consumers are prepared to shift to electric vehicles as sales targets tighten. The Leger poll, commissioned by the Canadian …
CDK recently announced the launch of its Fundamentals Suite, a business system aimed at supporting the needs of one-to-two-site franchise automotive dealerships and independent auto dealers across Canada and the United States. In a news release the company said the …
Canadian wholesale used-vehicle prices fell more sharply in the first week of 2026, with both car and truck/SUV segments posting broader declines than the week prior. For the week ending Jan. 3, overall wholesale pricing dropped 0.54 per cent, compared …