With the Canadian used vehicle market heating up, average prices climbing and inventory tightening, dealers looking to stand out from competitors and private sellers can thrive with certified pre-owned (CPO) strategies, says one industry strategist. Jake Stacey, Executive Vice President …
Canada’s oldest Toyota dealership has been sold to an emerging auto group that has been adding stores in recent years and is keen on adding more. Bill’s Toyota, a landmark in Fort Erie since it became Toyota’s first dealership in …
There was a general sense of relief from the Canadian automotive industry when the federal government announced on Friday it would pause its electric vehicle mandate for 2026 and is launching a 60-day review. The mandate would have required all …
A delegation of Türkiye’s leading automotive parts manufacturers held a one-day business-to-business event at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto, Ontario, on Wednesday, looking to strengthen bilateral trade between the two countries. The contingent was led by Tuna Arinci, Group President …
Rob Stein has expanded his dealerships in Ontario with three stores this year, including brands he has not retailed before. But the President of Plaza Auto Group is looking to continue to build his business — including venturing in the …
Shahin Alizadeh’s dream of developing the first North American multi-use Autoplex featuring residential, commercial and automotive components under the Downtown Auto Group (DAG) banner is expected to be completed sometime in 2026, but there will be the addition of a …
Even with slumping demand, vanishing rebates and changing priorities, some dealerships are all charged up about EV sales These are interesting and challenging times for dealers selling electric vehicles because some manufacturers are actively promoting their EV production plans while …
WEINS Auto Group has broken ground on a site in Aurora that will have Hyundai and Genesis facilities built next to each other. The 3,809-square metres facility, which is expected to be finished by the end of 2026, will replace …
After buying Ripley Ford last October, Dealer Principal Mark Ripley developed an interesting idea to promote the dealership that he renamed and raised money for three local non-profit groups. Ripley purchased Melody Motors in Melfort, Saskatchewan, from the Madraga family …
When Leader Auto Resources President and CEO Robert Issenman looked at the 45-year history of the company, which was built for dealers by dealers to help reduce operating costs, he decided it should be captured and celebrated in a book. …
After starting out as a business selling farm equipment and then evolving into a car dealership, Metcalfe’s Garage has stood the test of time. The Manitoba dealership celebrated its 125th anniversary last week. It is the oldest Ford dealership in …
Dealer Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions (DSMA) has appointed Mélissa Samatas as Partner and Chief Operating Officer of its Canadian operations only 14 months after joining the company as an associate, following the sale of her family’s dealership business. DSMA made …
