AutoCanada

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AutoCanada Inc.
TypePublic
TSX: ACQ
IndustryAutomotive, retail auto
FoundedMay 11, 2006; 15 years ago (2006-05-11) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Number of locations
50
Areas served
Canada: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Québec, Nova Scotia United States: Illinois
Key people
  • Paul Antony (executive chairman)
  • Michael Rawluk (president)
  • Mike Borys (CFO)
  • Peter Hong (chief strategy officer and general counsel)
ProductsAutomobile sales, leasing and parts
BrandsAlfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Kia, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Ram Trucks, Smart, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo
Websitewww.autocan.ca

AutoCanada Inc. is a North American multi-location automobile dealership group currently operating 50 franchised dealerships,[1][2][3][4] selling several brands,[5] in Canada,[6] as well as a group in Illinois, USA.[7][8][9] The company was founded by Pat Priestner in 2006.[10] The company is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[11] AutoCanada is a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange traded as TSX:ACQ.[12][13]

In 2019, AutoCanada launched RightRide, a special finance division of the multi-location automobile dealership. RightRide currently operates in 57 dealerships throughout Canada.[14]

Management team[]

As of 2018, the company was managed by the following people:[15][16]

  • Paul Antony (executive chairman)
  • Michael Rawluk (president)
  • Mike Borys (chief financial officer)[17]
  • Peter Hong (chief strategy officer and general counsel)
  • Tamara "Tammy" Darvish (president, United States) [18]

References[]

  1. ^ Mah, Bill (September 28, 2015). "Edmonton-based AutoCanada buys Spruce Grove dealership". Edmonton Journal. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  2. ^ "Saskatoon Motor Products sold to Edmonton-based company". Global News. March 11, 2014. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  3. ^ Love, Myron (August 25, 2017). "Automotive News :: Back in the driver's seat". autos.winnipegfreepress.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  4. ^ Keenan, Greg (February 12, 2013). "Big dealers remodel Canadian car lots". Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  5. ^ Keenan, Greg (November 15, 2015). "AutoCanada chairman to buy Honda Canada dealership". Archived from the original on January 11, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  6. ^ "AutoCanada Announces Management and Board Changes". www.newswire.ca. August 9, 2018. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  7. ^ Hayes, Jackson (March 26, 2018). "AutoCanada adds strategic brands with U.S. deal – Canadian Auto World". www.canadianautoworld.ca. Archived from the original on October 13, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  8. ^ LaReau, Jamie (March 22, 2018). "AutoCanada buys Chicago dealerships". Automotive News Canada.
  9. ^ Bartosiak, Dave (March 24, 2018). "AutoCanada Enters U.S. Market with $86 Million Grossinger Acquisition". The Drive. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  10. ^ Ganley, Michael (January 2, 2014). "AutoCanada's Pat Priestner on Taking the Road Less Traveled". AlbertaVenture.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  11. ^ "AutoCanada Inc. signs on as an official sponsor of the Canadian Pacific Women's Open – CP WOMEN'S OPEN". cpwomensopen.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  12. ^ "Autocanada Inc (ACQ-T) Quote". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on November 13, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  13. ^ "Download SEDAR Filings - Code Verification and Accept Terms of Use". www.sedar.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  14. ^ "Rightride About". Archived from the original on April 23, 2019.
  15. ^ Venetis, Tom (August 10, 2018). "AutoCanada Announces Management and Board Changes – Canadian Auto World". www.canadianautoworld.ca. Archived from the original on October 13, 2018. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  16. ^ "ACQ.CA Company Profile & Executives – AutoCanada Inc. – Wall Street Journal". www.wsj.com. Archived from the original on October 29, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
  17. ^ "AutoCanada Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer". stockhouse.com.
  18. ^ "AutoCanada reports 2018 annual and fourth quarter results – NewsWire". www.newswire.ca. March 14, 2019. Archived from the original on May 24, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2019.

External links[]

Official website

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