AutoCanada Inc. is continuing on its buying spree in western Canada. The large auto retail group, which currently operates 50 franchised dealerships, has agreed to purchase the Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram. The Spruce Grove, Alta.-based dealership is owned and …
Martin Winterkorn has resigned as Volkswagen CEO following the scandal surrounding the emissions of its diesel-powered vehicles. “Volkswagen needs a fresh start – also in terms of personnel. I am clearing the way for this fresh start with my resignation,” …
Dealers from two family-run Ford dealerships received the 2015 Motor Dealers’ Association of Alberta’s (MDA) Dealers of Excellence awards. David, Duane and Rick Koch, all brothers from the Koch Automotive Group in Edmonton, won in the metro category, while Greg …
AutoCanada Inc. is continuing its western expansion by adding Don Folk Chevrolet, a Kelowna B.C.-based dealership, into its fold. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close within 30 days. Don Folk Chevrolet operates a …
Group Spinelli broke ground for what is to become the new location of Spinelli Lexus Lachine in January 2016. The new 30,000 square foot building will be built on a 135,000 square foot lot and cost more than $10 million, …
The Nissan Canada Foundation is holding its second annual “Food for Thought” summer food drive between June 21 and July 31, 2015, and three Mississauga-based Nissan dealerships are involved. To bring awareness to this initiative and the ongoing need for …
Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai beat out European manufacturers in AutoPacific’s 19th annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. By having five winning vehicles, Kia and Hyundai came out on top in their combined average score. “Kia and Hyundai are continually improving owner …
Honda has outlined its approach to sustainability and any corporate social responsibilities in a new report to stakeholders. “We pursue sustainability through addressing the issues of the environment, safety, quality and society, and we create value through innovation and challenge,” …
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SOME PROSPECTS AND CUSTOMERS JUST DON’T TRUST YOU. THAT’S NO PROBLEM. USE THE POWER OF TRANSPARENCY AND THE INTERNET TO BUILD TRUST AND ATTACK STEREOTYPES, DEALERS LEARNED AT THE THIRD ANNUAL KIJIJI DEALERTALK EVENT A steady stream of passion-fueled energy …
Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., took time from his hectic, jam-packed schedule to celebrate the recent grand opening of Maserati Alfa Romeo of Oakville. This is the first dealership in Canada where the two iconic and exotic …
Lamborghini’s raging bull is driving into the Canadian marketplace at full force. The exotic luxury Italian brand opened its fourth dealership in Canada —Lamborghini Calgary —adding to its global network, which spans 50 countries. To mark the milestone, Stephan Winkelmann, …
