Pine View Auto Group President and Dealer Principal Frank Romeo considers himself lucky to have met Queen Elizabeth II and even has a funny story of breaking protocol when he shook her hand. It happened in 2010 when the Queen …
In an effort to build upon their 2021 Equitable Climate Action initiative, GM has recently joined the National Wildlife Federation as a founding member of the new Climate Equity Collaborative. This is an “initiative focused on addressing the disproportionate impacts …
Ahead of the opening of the Detroit Auto Show, TrueCar updated a survey performed in March 2022 and found a significant increase in interest in electric vehicles across the U.S. over the time period. The continued growth shows that consumers …
Subaru Canada is taking a lead in brand-specific collision repair, by launching new resources for Subaru owners, directing them to specialized Subaru Certified repair facilities. The all-new collision website www.subarucollisioncare.ca links Subaru owners who have been in a collision to …
After 15 years of owning a single-point dealership, during which time he became a President of the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association and then the President of the Canadian International AutoShow, Larry Lantz is retiring from the business. The 71-year-old sold …
Genesis Canada is illustrating its commitment to offering customers luxury experiences by partnering with Forbes Travel Guide. The new Genesis Retail Experience Centre team members will have the benefit of the world-class customer service training through Forbes Travel Guide as …
Some people slide into retirement and are never heard from again, but others remain active following the pursuits and passions that motivated them during their careers. Rick Gauthier, who in 2016 retired as President & CEO of the Canadian Automobile …
When the opportunity came to acquire a new brand and it fit into his company’s profile of owning stores in rural markets, UpAuto President/Chief Executive Officer Michael Carmichael jumped at the opportunity to acquire Hanover Honda. It was presented to …
The rise in new car prices shows no sign of slowing down, despite a slight increase in supply of new vehicles to the market, according to the newest report from Kelley Blue Book. August prices average transaction prices (ATP) at …
Canadian auto dealer‘s Senior Editor Todd Phillips talks with J.D. Ney, automotive practice lead at J.D. Power Canada about the findings of this year’s Canada Customer Service Index Study that measures the consumer experience at dealerships. Who’s on top, who’s …
The Kot Auto Group is expanding both their brand portfolio, as well as their footprint on Vancouver Island, with the recent acquisition of Woodgrove Chrysler in Nanaimo, a new and used Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Ram dealership and service department. This …
After meeting the closing requirements of Canadian regulatory clearance, the merger of Groupe Touchette Inc. and National Tire Distributors (NTD) has been finalized. Groupe Touchette currently operates over 900 Canadian retail locations operating under provincial and national brands namely Tirecraft, …
