Why would Michael Croxon sell a majority interest in a car dealership business that has been part of his family for almost 60 years and is an integral part of the Greater Toronto Area to a B.C.-based dealership group? Following …
Two dealership groups were recently named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies: British Columbia’s OpenRoad Auto Group and Ontario’s Policaro Group. OpenRoad owns and operates 32 stores and five collision repair centres, with locations in B.C., Ontario, and Washington. This …
It was an amazing, and adorable, turnout this year for OpenRoad Auto Group’s (OpenRoad) popular public event, Pet Photos with Santa, just-in-time for the holidays. This year’s event raised more than $8,900 for the four local non-profits, a company record, …
Several Canadian automotive companies have received awards in the 2022 Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, presented by Deloitte. The program, now in its 29th year, recognizes excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with annual revenues over $50 million. OpenRoad Auto Group, …
OpenRoad Auto Group is eyeing an opportunity outside of the automotive industry; the company is looking to Vancouver’s thriving residential real estate market where it launched OpenForm Properties. This is the company’s new design-driven residential development division and its first …
OpenRoad Auto Group has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the ninth consecutive year, earning the dealer group a top spot within the Platinum Club designation. This year’s program award winners are among the best-in-class of Canadian-owned …
OpenRoad Auto Group, British Columbia’s largest automotive dealership group, just launched NextRoad, a new service designed to help car buyers in the Greater Vancouver area purchase and finance vehicles online. Customers — even those with poor credit — are matched …
Tahir Ayub, previously a partner at PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), has been tapped as OpenRoad Auto Group’s new Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, he will be expected to steer the business through its next stages of …
OpenRoad Auto Group’s dealership staff and corporate employees helped raise $46,800 for local food banks in British Columbia and Ontario. The funds were raised during the company’s inaugural OpenRoad Walkathon, which saw hundreds of staff associates from dealerships in both …
OpenRoad Auto Group’s Richmond Auto Body will expand to six locations, with the acquisition of two new collision centres in South Surrey-White Rock, B.C. These include repair shops formerly known as Don Beck Collision and Modern Bradley that are now …
OpenRoad Auto Group in B.C. has expanded its Portfolio application-based program to offer two new subscription services: the Gold Tier and Portfolio on Demand. The programs are meant to provide consumers with more flexibility, allowing them to drive up to …
OpenRoad Auto Group has announced a new charitable program that will benefit several non-profit organizations in B.C. as part of the company’s 20th anniversary celebration. The dealer group will be celebrating for the entire year, and has decided to kick …
