the Beatty Blog

where automotive business strategy and politics collide

Category: State of the Industry

  • Snakes and Dark Shadows: the rush to an interim trade deal

    Portents Canadians will soon witness ominous portents in the firmament. On August 12 the skies will darken as the sun disappears in an eclipse. Over the following days stars will…

  • Existentialism and Tariffs

    Some stray thoughts from the front line of the trade war Timing is everything The 2024 sales numbers for North America are in and they revealed more of the same…

  • Fun With Numbers

    How can the auto industry find a silver lining in a dark cloud? Auto sales in Canada reached an estimated 1.86 million vehicles in 2024 according to Desrosiers Automotive Consultants…

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In a career spanning politics, association management and senior leadership roles in the Canadian auto industry I have come to believe that nothing is ever as it seems. For better or worse, I will share those insights here.