Auto Dealer Goes On $200 Million Buying Spree In Ontario

Auto Dealer Goes On $200 Million Buying Spree In Ontario

CanadaOne Auto Group has acquired 20 Ontario dealerships so far this year to stake a claim in Ottawa’s flourishing auto sales market

An Edmonton-based car dealer, CanadaOne Auto Group, has been investing heavily in the Ontario region’s auto retail landscape. So far this year, CanadaOne has acquired 20 auto dealership properties in the area for an aggregated transaction volume of $201 million.

In total, the sales have accounted for approximately 5% of all retail space sold in Ontario this year, both in terms of square footage and dollar volume.

CanadaOne employs more than 3,000 people in its 42 dealerships across Canada, with locations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.

The flourishing Ontario auto trade has benefitted from a combination of factors. Since the beginning of 2018, Ontario auto sales have surged from $4.5 billion to $6 billion. This growth reflects a robust post-pandemic economic recovery and population growth.

Historically, there has been a strong correlation between auto sales and the size of the labor force in Ontario, notwithstanding the auto sales blip experienced throughout the pandemic.

In addition, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) companies, a move aimed at protecting the burgeoning domestic EV market and encouraging local production.

Ontario is also experiencing a boom in the development of EV battery factories. These facilities are crucial for supporting the growing demand for electric vehicles and positioning Ontario as a key player in the global EV market.

Also, the new bridge set to open between Windsor and Detroit, will enhance cross-border trade by streamlining logistics and reducing transportation costs, making it easier for Canadian manufacturers to export vehicles and parts to the United States and vice versa.

The combination of increased sales, strategic tariffs, and infrastructure advancements paints a promising picture for the auto industry’s future in Canada, particularly Ontario.

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