There’s something happening at Direct Nissan in Mississauga now that Greg Carrasco has joined the dealership as managing partner. Carrasco, known for his catchphrase “there’s something happening here” in his radio commercials that air on prominent Toronto, Ont., stations, has …
Our annual salute to some of the many auto dealers who give back and make a real difference in the lives of people in their communities Giving back to the community has always been woven into the fabric of the people running …
As one of the recipients of a Woman Driven Award from the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario, Alyssa McKeown is grateful for having spent almost 25 years of her life in the business and being one of only a few …
Some dealers are branching into other business areas to spread out their risk and reap new rewards Some auto dealers are transforming into retailers who also happen to sell vehicles. Many dealers add ancillary and complementary products related to vehicles, …
A year and a half after acquiring Témis Chevrolet, Groupe Véloce is realizing a solid return on the investment and making strong inroads in the competitive electrification region of Témiscouata, Qué. Groupe Véloce President and CEO Vincent Beauchesne told Canadian …
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 …
