Andrew McCredie has been reporting on the automotive industry for the past 20 years, from consumer-oriented road tests to new vehicle launches to technological deep dives. For the past decade he has increasingly focused on electric vehicles, and his EV-related Postmedia podcast Plugged In is currently in its sixth season.

Baris Akyurek is the Vice President of Insights & Intelligence at AutoTrader, Canada’s largest automotive marketplace. With over a decade of experience in the Canadian automotive industry, Baris leads a team that delivers cutting-edge research, analytics and insights to help consumers, automakers and dealerships make informed decisions. His expertise in vehicle pricing, consumer behaviour, and industry trends makes him a trusted voice in the evolving automotive landscape. As a leading spokesperson for AutoTrader, Baris frequently appears on major Canadian broadcast programs and national news outlets, offering data-driven analysis on market shifts and emerging trends. He holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University.

David Booth, Driving’s Senior Writer, has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering complemented by decades working as an automotive journalist and commentator. He has a cynic’s view of politics, a child's wonder for anything powerful and an engineer's curiosity about how things work, all crucial for dissecting and disseminating the technology the industry constantly springs on us. And for the record, he thinks hybridization is the future, worships at the altar of supercars and absolutely adores his motorcycles, so his perfect vehicle is a 700-horsepower plug-in with two wheels.

Scott MacKenzie, Director and General Manager of Corporate & External Affairs is responsible for all External Affairs functions for Toyota’s Manufacturing and Sales operations across Canada, as well as several corporate functions specific to our manufacturing operations, including Strategic Planning and Corporate Governance.

Prior to assuming this position, Mr. Mackenzie has held various positions in both technical and administrative roles across both companies.

Scott joined Toyota in 1999, working in Manufacturing Operations before moving to a position in Quality Control. Since then, he has held roles in Technical Purchasing (Supply Chain Development), Corporate Strategy and Planning, and Government Relations.

He is responsible for all External Affairs functions for both TMMC and TCI, including Government Relations, Public Relations, and Corporate Communications. His role in Government Relations has seen him at the frontline of several key policy negotiations, most notably as a trusted advisor to the Federal Government on its successful negotiation of several international trade agreements. In his Strategic Planning role, Scott has helped secure several new product lines for TMMC, including the introduction of RAV4 and Lexus NX to TMMC’s North Plant.

Scott was born and raised in Kitchener, educated at the University of Waterloo, and now resides in Waterloo with his wife and two children.

Michael has more than 37 years of experience in automotive market analysis, forecasting and supplier strategy functions. He joined S&P Global (formerly IHS Markit/IHS Automotive/CSM Worldwide) in 1996. As Vice President of Forecast Strategy, Michael is a valued source for forecasts, commercial transition strategies and market dynamics. Additionally, in late 2024 he was appointed as the Chair of the newly-formed S&P Global Mobility Global Forecast Council (GFC).

Prior to his time at IHS Markit/S&P Global, Michael was a forecaster with two other automotive research houses as well as being active in finance at a major tier 1. Starting in 1996, Michael grew the CSM Worldwide forecast from a handful of clients to be the preeminent global production forecast utilized today. In 2011, he shifted his focus to consulting – driving market strategies for a changing ecosystem.

Key career milestones include contributions to the 2009 Chrysler and GM bankruptcy agreements in Canada, innovations in both measuring vehicle production capacity and ongoing supply base strategies surrounding ICE to BEV transitions.

Giving back to the industry and community is critical for Michael. He is a Director for the Automotive Hall of Fame (Dearborn, MI), a two-term trustee for the SAE Foundation and a board member for the Canada-US Business Association since it’s inception. For several years he has penned a monthly column for SAE Automotive Magazine called ‘Supplier Eye’.

He holds an Honours Bachelor in Social Science (Economics) and a Masters in Business Administration (Finance) – both from the University of Windsor (Canada).