First Research Canadian Industry Profile

The automobile dealers industry in Canada consists of about 6,100 employer establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies). Annual revenue for the industry is about $120 billion, according to the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association. Major companies include AutoCanada, Dilawri Group, and The Jim Pattison Group.

Consumer spending, the availability of credit, and interest rates drive demand for cars. The profitability of individual dealers depends on the volume ... plus: