The three new owners of Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) are committed to maintaining the long-standing racing tradition of the Bowmanville facility but plan to develop the 64-year-old course further, according to the general manager. Myles Brandt spoke to Canadian …
It’s been almost 30 years since Ken Maisonville joined Hyundai Canada. And although he actually took a pay cut from the government job he was doing prior to the OEM gig, because it wasn’t exciting and he liked cars, he …
Three Calgary dealership owners who once worked together before taking on their own stores have joined forces over the past two years, with support from their employees, to fund community charities in need of financial assistance. Charlesglen Toyota’s Tim Beach, …
An online product developed by AutoTrader for automakers is giving them a tool to market their new cars with personalized, branded content, providing dealers with broader opportunities to retail inventory and helping consumers in their shopping experience. Storefront, launched in …
The Canadian automotive marketplace is headed for tough times in 2026 because of economic and geopolitical inconsistencies, combined with lingering effects from COVID that are wreaking havoc and creating volatility in terms of selling cars to consumers, an industry analyst …
Tire storage can be a lucrative business for dealers — especially if it drives more service activity Tire storage has become such an increasing source of revenue and customer retention that dealers have made it a priority in terms of creating …
The ongoing threat of fraud and the use of artificial intelligence are two of the biggest challenges dealers are facing, two automotive group executives said at the 2025 Talk Auto Conference. Jamie Johnston, managing partner of Orangeville Honda, which is …
Why would Michael Croxon sell a majority interest in a car dealership business that has been part of his family for almost 60 years and is an integral part of the Greater Toronto Area to a B.C.-based dealership group? Following …
Hyundai Canada gave Hamilton Health Sciences a $100,000 cheque on Tuesday at McMaster Children’s Hospital as part of the manufacturer’s commitment to funding research and support grants for pediatric oncology centres throughout the country. Hope on Wheels Chair Rein Knol …
Hyundai Canada’s commitment to raising funds for pediatric cancer treatment and research programs through the Hope on Wheels foundation has gained tremendous traction from its dealers — including one who has been personally and professionally impacted by children battling the …
In today’s market, with uncertainty impacted by tariffs and rising costs, CDK Global is investing and innovating with a suite of inventory products to help dealers maximize efficiency and profits. CDK outlined some of those products in its fifth annual …
Drive Autogroup continues to expand its footprint and commitment to guest experience with the official grand opening of Genesis Ajax — a fully rebuilt, standalone facility representing a $10.4 million investment by company president Jim Sullivan. Since founding Drive Autogroup …
