Although 2022 proved difficult for dealers because of declining sales of new vehicles, used car values dropping and soaring interest rates, one general manager is looking on the bright side. Carson Grant, GM of Comox Valley Dodge in Courtenay, B.C., …
While Alberta-based Heartland Auto Group is a family-owned and operated business that began operations 10 years ago, it also has a philosophy of partnering with employees. Kelly O’Connell is co-owner of the business with his wife, Sue. Their son, Cole, …
There is a direct connection between dealerships and communities, but it is particularly noticeable during the holiday season when donations are provided for those in need. Vaughn Wyant, President of the Wyant Group in western Canada, said dealers help year-round, …
Nissan is going all in with Canadian auto shows in 2023—going against the current of some manufacturers who have chosen not to do so—and with an interesting marketing plan to launch its new products. Nissan has committed to the Montreal …
Having just turned 80 and still putting in 60 hours a week at his dealership, Al MacPhee could be nearing the point where he stops working full-time. MacPhee, who has been in the automotive industry for 60 years and will …
Ten years after he first started Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions, Farid Ahmad can’t believe how much the company has grown and what he’s learned along the way. “When I started DSMA, it was just me in a 10 by …
As President of the 2023 Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS), Michael Eatson is pumped to see its return after COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the last two editions. Canada’s largest consumer show runs February 17-26 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. …
The board of the Global Automakers of Canada (GAC) is looking at ways to address diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the automotive industry. Following up on Hyundai Canada’s Empowering Auto 2022 conference earlier this month to bring awareness to …
CanadaOne Auto Group is looking to add some more dealerships after actively buying seven in the last two years, following a three-year period in which it didn’t purchase any. The Alberta-based company recently purchased Subaru City and Rally Subaru in …
Canadian automotive industry executives must take a more proactive role in hiring women in leadership positions, the President of Hyundai Auto Canada Corporation told a crowd as part of a symposium directed towards changing the male-dominated hierarchy. Don Romano directed …
The loss of his brother P.J. six years ago to a drug overdose, while he was living on the streets, gave Comox Valley Dodge Managing Partner/Dealer Principal Carson Grant the idea to do a charity event to honour him and …
There is positive news for people looking to attend Canadian auto shows next year. The majority of the big ones have confirmed plans to go ahead, even though several automakers are not exhibiting, Canadian auto dealer has learned. Organizers of …
