In the Ottawa region, Shiv Dilawri Automotive Group has opened its seventh and largest dealership yet, Kia on Hunt Club. The new facility, which is centrally located in Ottawa’s west end and just minutes from the 416 expressway, measures 49,000 …
In Ontario, the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) has said it is disappointed with the provincial government’s proposed tax increase to fund public transit expansion. Premier Kathleen Wynne’s latest transit panel has recommended increasing taxes — specifically on drivers — …
Dealer Solutions Canada has announced another successful store transaction, this time regarding U.S. dealership Casco Bay Ford in Yarmouth, Maine. Aided by Dealer Solutions Canada’s expertise and experience, the dealership has successfully transitioned to its new owner, Eric Cianchette. Former …
As part of the next step in its Blueprint for Mobility strategy, Ford Motor Company, in conjunction with the University of Michigan and State Farm has unveiled a Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle. The car in question will be …
Recently, Georgian College and ADP Dealer Services Inc. announced a new five-year strategic partnership. As a result, students enrolled at the College’s Automotive Business School of Canada will gain hands-on experience in dealership management. The College has selected ADP’s dealership …
In recognition of its establishment and growth in stature, the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) Canada has announced that Lisa Scott and Steve Macaluso, co-chairs of the IARA, will be recipients of the 2013 IARA Builders Award. Macaluso and Scott …
TD Auto Finance (TDAF) recently announced that Michael McGhee has been appointed to the role of Senior Vice President & Business Head, TD Auto Finance. In his new position, McGhee will be responsible for all of TDAF Canada including floorplan …
On Friday December 6, the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) hosted its annual Christmas Lunch. Held at the prestigious Paramount Conference and Event Venue in Woodbridge, Ont., it proved highly popular, attracting dealers and their staff from across the GTA, …
Palo Alto, Calif.-based Tesla Motors has announced a further expansion to its Canadian retail network with the opening of Tesla Toronto. Located at 1325 Lawrence Avenue East, on the site of a former Lamborghini dealership, the 17,000 square foot facility …
Recently, the Dilawri Group of Companies announced the opening of its sixth new dealership this year with the completion of Infiniti Downtown Vancouver. The boutique showroom and service centre, located at 1718 West 3rd Avenue in Canada’s third largest city, …
Rotary Lift has announced that its patent-pending Shockwave technology is now available on its 12,000 lb. capacity SPO12 two-post lift, making it possible to service larger pickups, vans and work trucks faster than ever before. The SPO12 features a symmetric …
Yesterday, General Motors announced major changes to its senior management team. Dan Akerson, who has served as chairman and CEO since 2009 and who helped steer the company back to solid profitability, announced he will step down on January 15, …
