The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association said it is thankful for the commitment of the Ontario government and the province’s police to crack down on the escalation of car theft following the results last week of a Toronto Police Service sting …
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration earlier this month, WEINS Auto Group made two sizable donations to initiatives in Markham, Ont., the city in which the company began its Canadian operations as Don Valley North Toyota Auto Group. The …
Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions (DSMA) is buoyant about its partnership with Canadian-based Vicinity Motor Corporation (VMC) to retail its medium-size electric truck to dealers in North America. DSMA President/Founder Farid Ahmad told Canadian auto dealer the arrangement began in …
If the measure of a person is the respect gained from others, Don Durst has certainly made his mark in the Canadian automotive industry. Durst retired in July after 51 years in the auto industry, working the last 18 years …
Family members, friends, employees, civic dignitaries and presidents of various manufacturers honoured Joe Zanchin last Friday at a celebration for his 50 years in the automotive business as the Founder and Chairman of the Zanchin Automotive Group. Vaughan Mayor Steven …
Cyril Leeder has left the Myers Automotive Group as its CEO to rejoin the Ottawa Senators as President, but will remain with the company as Executive Chair of the board. The 64-year-old joined Myers as its first CEO when hired …
The President of Roy Foss Automotive Group looks at the company’s relationship as the only Canadian BrightDrop authorized dealership to date as a long-term play without concerning itself about General Motors’ plans to temporarily put the brakes on the production …
Ford Motor Company of Canada President/CEO Beverly Goodman echoed a comment from hockey great Wayne Gretzky when offering some career advice, specifically about taking chances, to the attendees at the second annual Empowering Auto Conference. “You miss 100% of the …
“Our priority is to grow Durham Region as a favourable spot for the development of connected, autonomous-shared and electric technologies and advanced mobility,” said Dan Ruby, Manager, Business Development and Investment, Invest Durham. “Durham Region’s energy sector is a significant player …
The Canadian automotive world is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing last weekend of Pieter van der Griend, who worked in the auto industry for 25+ years in a variety of capacities and had a passion for everything about …
Subaru Canada has brought in an expert, Christine Mitchell, who bills herself as The Car Lady, to deliver her popular Know Your Car Night service and maintenance events at their dealerships. Mitchell has been doing these events for more than …
A powerful hailstorm last Thursday in central Ontario damaged the entire inventory of a dealership co-owned by Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario President Jim Williamson. He told Canadian auto dealer the Lindsay Chrysler store he owns with his cousin sustained …
