Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust announced it will purchase the Audi Barrie property in Innisfil, Ont. for around $11.1-million, making this the third deal for the trust in less than a month. Audi Barrie is a newly-constructed 25,000 sq.ft. …
Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, owned by the Dilawri Group of Companies, has made moves to purchase a number of dealership properties. The REIT recently closed its first acquisition of Toyota Woodland, a 50,000 sq. ft. dealership in Montreal, …
OpenRoad Auto Group announced it has recently opened up Jaguar Land Rover Langley, bringing the dealership group’s total store count to 16. The new 33, 271 sq.ft. state-of-the-art facility sells new and pre-owned vehicles, and it boasts advanced features and …
The Richmond Auto Mall raised $31,795 for the Richmond Christmas fund, which provides gift certificates and toys to nearly 2,000 needy family members. This is the highest amount raised in the event’s 12-year history, said Gail Terry, general manager for …
An accident claimed the life of east coast car dealer David Peters last week. A ‘celebration of words’ for the well-known businessman, and owner of Ceilidh Honda and Power House in New Glasgow, N.S. and Acura of Moncton, Dieppe, N.B., …
Dealers across the country are seeing more winter tires in their stores to meet consumer demand in 2015, according to data from the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC). Many provinces have experienced significant growth in shipments, with a …
Rick Gauthier has announced he will be stepping down as the President & CEO of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), effective July 2016. “I’m extremely grateful to the members of my executive committee and to the board members who …
Patrick Priestner’s track record for innovation remains unbroken. By forming a new holding company, PPH, the Executive Chairman of AutoCanada will acquire Whitby Oshawa Honda and still comply with Honda Canada’s restrictions on public ownership. Priestner is sole owner of …
Porsche Canada recently started construction on its new Porsche Centre and the spot that will hold the brand’s future Canadian headquarters. The more than 60,000 sq.ft. space will house 50 Porsche Cars Canada personnel and the first training centre in …
When Paul Mifsud and Ian Brett took over the Fundy Honda dealership in 2009, they had 33 employees. That number has climbed up to 67. The Saint John, N.B.-based facility has also gotten new digs, moving from a 15,000 sq.ft. …
Canadian automotive retail giant AutoCanada is solidifying its Ontario presence through a high volume dealership acquisition. The Edmonton-based company announced it has agreed to purchase the right to the operating assets of Hunt Club Nissan Ltd., which owns and operates …
Mercedes-Benz Thornhill marked its grand re-opening with a lavish celebration in Thornhill, Ont. on September 28, 2015. The new Mercedes-Benz sales and service facility is bigger and better than ever before. The modern and hip dealership includes one massive showroom …
