AutoCanada

What AutoCanada does

AutoCanada is a publicly traded (TSX: ACQ) Canadian multi-location automotive dealership group headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. It operates 64 franchised dealerships across 8 Canadian provinces representing 23 automotive brands (including GM, Ford, FCA/Stellantis, Honda, Hyundai, BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and others), supported by 1,000+ service bays and an inventory of more than 18,000 new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles. In 2024 its Canadian operations retailed approximately 85,000 vehicles.

Through its ACX Collision sub-brand, the company runs an expanding network of 32-plus standalone collision centres (33+ by early 2026, with further bolt-ons announced) that generated CAD 152 million in revenue at 46% gross margins with a 31% compound annual growth rate. ACX holds OEM certifications across mainstream, luxury, and EV brands (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Tesla, Porsche, Rivian, among others) and operates direct repair program partnerships with major Canadian insurers (Intact, TD Insurance, AMA).

AutoCanada generates revenue through five streams: new vehicle sales, used and certified pre-owned vehicle sales (including via three independent used stores and the acquired North Toronto Auction wholesale/digital auction platform), finance and insurance products (the Online C2C F&I business in which iA Financial Group holds a 10% stake after a CAD 25 million investment), parts and service, and ACX collision repair. The company also operates a U.S. segment of 13 dealerships in Illinois (Leader Automotive Group), which is currently being divested as part of a strategic exit from the American market, with targeted proceeds of CAD 115-130 million. AutoCanada is undergoing a multi-year structural reset under new CEO Samuel Cochrane, delivering CAD 115 million in annualized cost savings in 2025 while continuing to roll up Canadian collision capacity and expand its digital and software infrastructure (including Agile Auto and AutoTrader.ca partnerships).

Name

AutoCanada

Legal name

AutoCanada Inc.

Website

https://autocan.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

AutoCanada is a publicly traded Canadian multi-location automotive dealership group operating 64 franchised dealerships across 8 provinces representing 23 brands, plus an expanding 30-plus location ACX collision repair platform, serving retail consumers and insurance partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Retail and Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers (441), Used Car Dealers (44112), Used Car Dealers (441120), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

New & Used Auto Purchase Loans (FSAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dealer-Sold & F&I Administered Service Contracts (Dealer Obligors) (FSAJALAD)

Keywords

• Automotive retail network
• Vehicle sales services
• Collision repair services
• Used vehicle auctions
• Auto parts service

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. New Vehicle Sales: Sale of new vehicles through franchised dealerships representing 23 automotive brands. AutoCanada's Canadian dealerships sold approximately 85,000 new and used retail vehicles in 2024.
2. Used Vehicle Sales: Sale of pre-owned and certified pre-owned vehicles through franchised dealerships and 3 independent used vehicle dealerships, supported by the Agile Auto software integration for inventory management.
3. Parts & Service: Service and parts operations across over 1,000 service bays at franchised dealerships, generating recurring revenue from vehicle maintenance and repairs.
4. Collision Repair (ACX): Collision repair services through 32 collision centres (as of early 2026), providing bodywork, refinish repairs, and OEM certifications. The segment generated CAD 152 million revenue in 2025 with 46% gross margins and is a strategic growth area.
5. Finance & Insurance (F&I): AutoCanada's Online C2C F&I Business received a $25 million investment from iA Financial Group for a 10% stake, indicating revenue generation from financing, extended warranties, and insurance products at point of vehicle sale.
6. Digital & Wholesale Vehicle Auctions: Through the acquisition of North Toronto Auction (NTA), AutoCanada offers digital and wholesale vehicle transaction capabilities, enhancing its position in the Canadian used vehicle market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AutoCanada operates a multi-location network of 64 franchised automobile dealerships and 3 independent used dealerships across 8 Canadian provinces representing 23 automotive brands, selling new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles alongside parts and service across 1,000+ service bays. The company also runs the ACX Collision platform of 32+ collision repair centres providing OEM-certified body repair, the North Toronto Auction wholesale used vehicle marketplace, and the DCCHail hail damage repair business. Revenue derives from new and used vehicle sales, parts and service, collision repair, and finance & insurance products sold at point of sale.

Product overview

AutoCanada is a multi-location automotive dealership group operating a platform of 64 franchised dealerships across 8 Canadian provinces plus 3 independent used dealerships, representing 23 automotive brands. The company also operates an expanding collision repair platform under the ACX Collision brand with 32+ stand-alone collision centres. Supporting the core dealership business are parts & service operations (over 1,000 service bays), new and used vehicle sales, and certified pre-owned programs. Recent acquisitions include North Toronto Auction (used vehicle auction), DCCHail (hail damage repair), and multiple collision centre acquisitions (Modern Autobody, Doug's Place, Mascarin Collision, Contemporary Coachworks). The company also operated U.S. dealerships under Leader Automotive Group but is divesting this segment. The ACX Collision platform is highlighted as a growth engine generating CAD $152 million revenue with 46% gross margins.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACX: Collision repair network operating 32 collision centres across Canada
• Leader Automotive Group

Products and services

• Franchised Dealership Network Network of 64 franchised dealerships across 8 Canadian provinces representing 23 automotive brands, selling new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles and offering parts and service across 1,000+ service bays. Sold approximately 85,000 new and used retail vehicles in 2024.
• ACX Collision AutoCanada's collision repair platform operating 32+ stand-alone collision centres across Canada, providing vehicle bodywork, refinish repairs, and OEM-certified collision services across multiple luxury and EV brands (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Tesla, Porsche, Rivian, and others). Operates direct repair program partnerships with Intact Insurance, TD Insurance, and AMA.
• New Vehicle Sales Sale of new vehicles through franchised dealerships representing 23 automotive brands, including luxury, mainstream, and electric vehicle manufacturers. Includes OEM warranty support and complimentary service arrangements.
• Used Vehicle Sales Sale of used and certified pre-owned vehicles across 64 franchised dealerships and 3 independent used dealerships. Inventory listed exceeds 18,000 vehicles across Canada, with appraisal and reconditioning processes supported by Agile Auto software across the network.
• Parts & Service Vehicle maintenance and repair services across 1,000+ service bays at franchised dealerships nationwide. Parts departments carry certified OEM and aftermarket parts for most vehicles. Operations generate recurring service revenue from vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• North Toronto Auction (NTA) Digital and wholesale used vehicle auction platform located in Innisfil, Ontario, serving the Canadian used vehicle market. Operates as an auction business facilitating wholesale transactions between sellers and dealers.
• DCCHail Hail damage repair service operating Canada's largest hail repair facility. Specializes in insurance claims processing and hail damage repairs using proprietary technology, with operations across Canada and the U.S.
• Online C2C F&I Business Online consumer-to-consumer Finance & Insurance business offering financing, extended warranties, and insurance products at the point of vehicle sale. Carved out as a partially separate venture with a 10% stake held by iA Financial Group.

Quantifiable outcome

• ACX Collision business generated CAD 152 million revenue with 46% gross margins and 31% compound annual growth rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• AutoTrader.cacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026AutoCanada entered into a national advertising partnership with AutoTrader.ca to enhance inventory visibility and digital marketing across its dealership network. The agreement includes AutoTrader's AI-powered platform to connect dealerships with high-intent car shoppers and improve marketplace performance. This partnership was preceded by a terminated marketing agreement approximately one year prior.
• Agile AutocoreTechnology or Integration · 10 March 2026AutoCanada partnered with Agile Auto to integrate Agile Auto's software platform across its used vehicle departments, covering a network of 64 franchised dealerships and 3 independent used dealerships across Canada. The collaboration aims to improve inventory management through real-time data, appraisal accuracy, and reconditioning efficiency, with measurable operational results expected by both the AutoCanada COO and Agile Auto CEO.
• DCCHailmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2023AutoCanada acquired DCCHail, a hail damage repair company specializing in insurance claims and hail damage repairs, including Canada's largest hail repair facility. The acquisition aims to enhance control over the repair process and expand the business across Canada and the U.S. with annual revenue of over $15 million, utilizing DCCHail's proprietary technology.
• Intact InsurancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAutoCanada's collision centres operate direct repair program partnerships with Intact Insurance, enabling insurance policyholders to access certified collision repair services through AutoCanada's ACX network.
• TD InsurancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAutoCanada's collision centres operate direct repair program partnerships with TD Insurance, enabling insurance policyholders to access certified collision repair services through AutoCanada's ACX network.
• AMA (Alberta Motor Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAutoCanada's Doug's Place Strathcona collision facility holds direct repair program partnerships with AMA (Alberta Motor Association), enabling AMA members and policyholders to access certified collision repair services.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• CarMax: Large U.S. used vehicle retailer with strong digital presence and reconditioning capabilities. Comparable in used vehicle retail scale, digital-first customer experience, and vehicle reconditioning operations (analogous to AutoCanada's Agile Auto integration).

Others

• CARFAX Canada: Vehicle history reporting provider integrated with AutoCanada's dealerships for used vehicle sales. Adjacent ecosystem partner enabling used vehicle transparency, comparable in automotive retail data infrastructure value chain.

Broad incumbents

• Sonic Automotive: U.S. franchised automotive dealership group with EchoPark used vehicle standalone stores and franchise dealerships. Comparable used vehicle digital strategy and franchise dealer model.
• Group 1 Automotive: Large publicly-traded U.S./U.K. automotive dealership group operating franchised dealerships and collision centres. Comparable business model with multi-brand franchised dealerships and parts/service operations.
• Asbury Automotive Group: U.S. publicly-traded franchised automotive dealership group with comparable new/used vehicle retail, F&I, parts/service, and collision operations. Similar geographic diversification and brand portfolio approach.
• Holman Automotive: Large North American dealership and fleet services group with diversified automotive retail, parts, and service operations. Comparable in scale and multi-brand franchised approach, though primarily U.S.-focused.
• Lithia Motors: One of the largest U.S. franchised automotive dealership groups with active acquisition strategy and digital platform (Driveway). Comparable in franchise network approach and ongoing roll-up strategy.

Direct peers

• Dilawri Group: One of Canada's largest private automotive dealership groups, operating franchised dealerships across multiple provinces. Direct competitor to AutoCanada in the Canadian new/used vehicle retail market with comparable brand portfolio and collision service offerings.
• Go Auto: Canadian multi-brand dealership group with a similar franchised dealership model and collision service capabilities. Direct competitor in the Canadian automotive retail market.

Regional players

• Calgary Co-op (automotive division) / Wiebo's Automotive Group: Canadian regional dealership groups operating in Western Canada. Comparable franchised dealership model in overlapping geographic markets with AutoCanada's Alberta and BC footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/autocanada
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsOB1uGHgyjIZWDjAxBOaZg
• Facebookfacebook.com/autocan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autocanada
• Instagraminstagram.com/autocanadainc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors7 records

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M&A11 records

Investments

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