Zero Emission Musings
A look at some of the developments and trends in the EV space. As we put 2021 in the rear-view mirror and I, in turn, complete…
Canadian Black Book
Subscription Services: Trial and Retention
Subscription services whether for the vehicle itself or features within, offer many advantages for dealers. Over the last decade, OEMs have been looking at new ways…
Equality: A Female Perspective
Understanding diversity and inclusion in the modern workplace Equality has become such a prevalent topic today and represents an important pillar of a truly civilized society.…
Delays Equal Volatility for Canada’s Auto Sector by Daniel Ross
Volatility has been a theme shadowing the automotive sector, and indeed the broader economy, since the onset of the pandemic over a year ago. Specific to…
EVs: A Lot to Talk About by David Robins
As more electric vehicles enter the market; dealers will need to develop specific strategies for both sales and service. EVs seem to occupy the lion’s share…
Canadian Used Vehicles Worth More Than Ever
Canadian Black Book announced its 2021 Best Retained Value Award Winners. The fourteenth edition of the awards featured the highest ever industry average used vehicle retained…
CBB Reports Weekly Decline but Better than Seasonal Averages
Canadian Black Book (CBB) presents their Weekly Automotive Market Update as of February 17, 2021. Average wholesale used vehicle prices in Canada remained almost flat this…
Canadian Black Book: Wholesale Vehicle Prices Decline in December
The two key trends that Canadian Black Book (CBB) expects to chart the course for 2021 are the essential economic fundamentals of supply and demand. On…
The Bright Side by Brian Murphy
As 2020 ends and a new year begins, there are some positive developments on the horizon. This past year, when reading (and writing) updates on the…
CBB: Wholesale Prices Stabilize in September
According to data from Canadian Black Book (CBB) wholesale vehicle prices increased by 1.5% in September. Additionally, by doing so they set an all-time record high…
