David Masson, Director of Enterprise Security for Darktrace, talks about the ramp-up in cyber threats amid the 2020 pandemic, and offers predictions and trends for 2021.
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.
Two Canadian dealer groups are celebrating 100 years in business, reaching the milestone through markedly different growth strategies. Montreal-based Girard Automobile has remained a single Stellantis dealership through four generations of family ownership, while Murray Auto Group has grown into …
Auto theft claims costs in Ontario declined in 2025 but continue to significantly exceed pre-pandemic levels, according to new figures released by the Insurance Bureau of Canada. The industry group said auto theft claims in Ontario totalled $485 million in …
With colder weather settling in, new research points to steady demand for traditional 12-volt car batteries. Dealers know well it’s a core aftermarket product that remains a fixture in winter maintenance, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. DAC surveyed more than …
TSD Mobility Solutions, a software provider for rental car companies and auto dealerships, recently acquired a cloud-based loaner fleet management software company known as Fleetlane that serves dealerships, rental agencies, and auto repair shops. TSD is a wholly owned subsidiary …
Yonge-Steeles Ford Lincoln has become the first dealership in Canada to use a robot to assist service technicians in delivering parts for repair orders and improve productivity and efficiency. It is a collaboration with Bradley Kalk, Vice President of Forté …
Sourcing used vehicles in Canada remains a challenge as the market has been impacted by significant changes over the past few years — including a chaotic political and trade situation, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. “The automotive industry is notably …