Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Maria Soklis, President of Cox Automotive Canada, on adapting her company to serve dealers during the pandemic, and steps taken to support them. Soklis offers her thoughts on leadership in the midst of a crisis and says there are some signs that business appears to be picking up.
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 global electric vehicle market is expected to see significant growth through 2032, according to a new analysis from Maximize Market Research. The report estimates the market was valued at US$1,304.64 million in 2025 and is projected to reach approximately …
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 …
In August Canadian Black Book saw its Used Vehicle Retention Index decrease marginally to 138.1, which is 0.4 less than the prior month’s 138.5. The August index represents a 0.3 per cent decrease month-over-month, and a 1.5 per cent increase …
Matador AI was appointed an Official Preferred Partner for Nissan USA in the automaker’s first AI Lead Nurturing category. It’s a move that underscores how quickly artificial intelligence is reshaping the retail side of the industry. The Montreal-based company has …
Findings from a new Succession Readiness Report from MNP reveal that many retiring business owners, including dealers, are delaying or underestimating the importance of succession planning. In a news release about the report, MNP said these owners are leaving important …
The overall performance of the Canadian light vehicle sales market was reasonable in September, given the broader economic uncertainty. That is according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants; in their latest update, they estimated sales came in at 163,000 units — up …