Community building
I’ve worked as an editor in the business press for a while. Ok, a long while, like 25+ years, and have worked in many different markets. One of the things all magazine publishing teams will try to do is build …
Author: Todd Phillips
Remembering iconic auto industry banking exec Ron Porter
He was a popular and influential figure in Canada’s auto sector, as an innovative banker supporting dealers and OEMs in their vision for the industry. Ron Porter, 71, died this week following complications from lung transplant surgery. He worked in …
Packed house for biggest CADEX event ever
The CADEX conference, which has been held annually since 2012 by the Nova Scotia Automobile Dealers Association (NSADA) and brings together dealers, suppliers and expert speakers, enjoyed its biggest-ever event this week in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The jam-packed room of …
A familiar face is back to run TD Auto Finance
Sometimes when you work in the auto industry, you just can’t seem to escape it. It grabs you. Michael McGhee, the new Senior Vice-President and Head of TD Auto Finance Canada is back in the role for a second go-round. …
U.S. dealers gear up for tax-return season as consumers are ready to spend
Dealers in the United States are gearing up for a surge in car-buying activity as the tax-return season approaches, according to Cars.com. The company recently released its March Industry Insights Report, which found that U.S. dealers increased their new car …
Turo partners with Vancouver, Calgary airports to broaden vehicle exchanges
Peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace Turo has teamed up with the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) to provide vehicle exchange locations for its clients. As a next-step in broadening its reach, the company wants to ensure consumers …
Study explores link between auto thefts and insurance premiums
Brampton, Ont., has recorded one of the highest carjacking rates with around 5.25 incidents per 1,000 residents, according to a recent study conducted by MyChoice Financial, an insurance comparison service in Canada. Brampton, they said, tops their list of most …
Global EV sales are cooling, but don’t blame chargers and range
Global electric vehicle sales are anticipated to increase by 21% this year and 19% in 2025, which is less than the 31% increase seen in 2023 or the 60% boost observed in 2022. The EV market is cooling, which ABI …
Sales dip for luxury brands in Q1 in Canada
New Canadian light vehicle sales were split at the segment level for the first quarter of 2024, as DesRosiers Automotive Consultants observed an increase of 18.7% for the mass market category, and a decrease of 7.3% for luxury. In its …
Used vehicle market price decline slightly more than the prior week
This week Canadian Black Book’s Market Insights report reveals the used wholesale market experienced a decline in prices of -0.36% for the week ending on April 6. That is compared to -0.17% from the prior week. The car segment was …
Otto to offer mobile automotive services to consumers in Halifax region
Mobile automotive services company Otto has been launched in Halifax Regional Municipality by CAA Atlantic, as new players and company divisions seek an opportunity in an automotive industry that continues to shift and transform. Dealers will want to be aware …
B.C.’s Gen Z, young millennials want to work for socially and environmentally responsible companies
Eighty-seven per cent of Gen Zs and young millennials in British Columbia will only work for a socially and environmentally responsible company, according to a new survey conducted by the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) among members of the Angus …
