Join Todd Phillips, Canadian auto dealer’s Senior Editor, as he talks with DSMA’s newly appointed Exec. VP, North America, Maria Soklis, and CEO, Farid Ahmad, about the experience and talents Soklis brings to the DSMA organization, as well as the current auto buying and selling environment in North America.
About Todd Phillips
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.
O’Regan dealerships weather Fiona, other Maritime dealership damage unknown
The owner of one of Atlantic Canada’s biggest automotive dealership groups said his company has survived Hurricane Fiona with minimal damage. Patrick O’Regan told Canadian auto dealer his company’s business in Nova Scotia, which includes 17 dealerships and 21 franchises, …
Used market decreases larger than historical average
The car segment outperformed the SUV/truck segment during a week that saw prices decline by 0.46% for the overall Canadian used wholesale market. The information, published by Canadian Black Book as part of its weekly market insights, covers the week …
Go Auto expands into U.S. market with two Bellingham, Washington stores
Edmonton-based Go Auto has acquired its first stores in the United States: Mercedes-Benz of Bellingham and Toyota of Bellingham. The acquisitions align with Go Auto’s strategy of buying successful dealerships that have a high standard of operating excellence. Go Auto …
P.E.I. expands rebates to EVs purchased anywhere in Atlantic Canada
Prince Edward Island has created new legislation to allow residents to purchase electric vehicles anywhere in Atlantic Canada and still receive incentives, which one EV expert said should help dealers in neighbouring provinces. Jérémie Bernardin, President of the Electric Vehicle …
Canadian tech company AutoVerify expands into U.S. market
Canadian-based technology company AutoVerify has expanded into the United States market after it was selected as a certified partner for General Motors’ U.S. Dealer Digital Solution program, the company announced this week. This is Car Media and parent company AutoVerify’s …
Toyota Prius, Mazda MX-5 Miata tops KBB’s “10 Coolest” lists
Kelley Blue Book U.S. released its list of the 10 Coolest New Cars Under $30,000 and the 10 Coolest Used Cars Under $20,000 for 2023, as selected by its editors. The 2023 Toyota Prius was at the top of the …