Ross Tinkham, Director of OEM Sales and Business Development at Podium, explores how text messaging is impacting the auto sector and specifically dealerships, while referencing research done in partnership with J.D. Power.
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.
Canadian Black Book (CBB) has released its 2026 Best Residual Value Awards, projecting which vehicles will retain the highest percentage of their original MSRP after four years, with values forecast for 2030. Announced Feb. 12 at media day at the …
Canadians are still spending, but the mix of what they’re buying is expected to keep pushing the used-car market in a more expensive direction in 2026, according to predictions from used-vehicle retailer Clutch. They expect average used-vehicle selling prices to …
Leading automotive industry associations are urging the provincial government of British Columbia to pause and review its zero-emissions vehicle sales mandate. Citing a new forecast from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, the associations said in a news release that B.C.’s target …
Wholesale used-vehicle prices in the United States rose in March, reaching their highest level in nearly three years as demand remained strong and inventory tight, according to Cox Automotive. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index climbed to 215.3, up 6.2 …
Jean Marc Leclerc, Honda Canada’s President and CEO is retiring after nearly 40 years in the auto industry, 30 years with Honda Canada and as its leader since May 2020. Dave Jamieson, the company’s Senior VP and COO will take …
October delivered a sharp pullback in the U.S. electric-vehicle market as the federal EV tax credit expired, ending three months of accelerated demand and pushing both new and used EV inventories higher, according to a Cox Automotive report. Buyers in …