The Canadian automotive industry is collectively embracing hiring women, but the not-for-profit Empowering Auto would like to see dealerships become more involved in the movement. Empowering Auto, which was established in 2022 to recruit, retain, and grow women and their allies …
Steele Auto Group has become the third Volvo Cars dealership in Canada to embrace the brand’s commitment to sustainability. The company just opened the new Volvo Cars Halifax, moving from its former location to a new one with a state-of-the-art …
Several dealership groups have made the list of the 2024 Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies, one of Canada’s leading business award programs. The Best Managed Companies, which was established in 1993, recognizes excellence in private Canadian-owned and managed companies. Each year, hundreds …
A celebrity hockey tournament raised more than $500,000 for the Uxbridge Hospital Foundation, thanks largely to generous car dealerships and auto retail suppliers. The idea was started by Jim Williamson, Dealer Principal/Partner of Williamson Chrysler in Uxbridge and General Manager/Partner …
It’s been an interesting and successful partnership for the Southland Automotive Group and the Prestige Automotive Group since they joined together to open a major-sized Volkswagen dealership in Edmonton and a smaller store in the West Edmonton Mall. The official …
Dealerships have options when it comes to building up their tire storage business Seasonal tire changes already drive big service revenues for dealerships, but focusing on providing tire storage options for your customers can boost retention and provide a great …
Go Auto has been involved in the auto retail industry for more than 30 years and has established itself as one of the major retail groups in Canada. Now it has ventured into the food business. Earlier this year, the …
Penticton Toyota has reopened following a devastating fire that destroyed almost all of its facility in 2022. It’s a remarkable story from the family that owns the dealership, its only one, and has a long history with it. Dealer Principal …
Many Canadian dealers are embracing the GoMoto kiosk that provides an alternative and faster way for customers to conveniently book service appointments and minimize wait time. The kiosk allows customers to do everything online, though the dealership will converse with …
The 401 Group of Companies plans to enter the hotel business, further expanding its diverse portfolio that already includes auto retail, recreational vehicles, powersport boats, a restaurant, and a charitable foundation. The Cambridge, Ont.-based organization will break ground next year …
New government policies and increased regulator scrutiny to protect consumers are making it harder to sell cars and F&I products Many Canadian dealerships and their dealer associations are becoming increasingly frustrated with federal and provincial government regulatory agencies putting up roadblocks …
Ontario dealers will have more time to provide aftermarket warranty documents and payments to warranty sellers following amendments to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA) by the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. The change from seven …
