Steele Auto Group continues to develop in Jap Canada with the acquisition of Vantage Motors Volkswagen, of Truro, N.S., a transaction that was a dying want of the shop’s late proprietor.

Derek Lugar operated Vantage Motors for greater than 30 years. He died within the spring, and he wished the dealership to finally grow to be a part of the Steele group.

“As executor of my brother’s property, I’m happy to comply with via on Derek’s notion at hand the enterprise over to Rob Steele and I cross alongside my greatest needs for continued success of Vantage Motors right here in Truro,” Lugar’s brother Jay mentioned in a press release. “I’m assured the Steele Auto Group will proceed to supply our valued clients friendliness and excellence in customer support all through the Volkswagen shopping for expertise.” 

Mentioned Steele, “I had the pleasure of understanding Derek for a few years and never solely was he a profitable enterprise operator, he was a real gentleman. We are going to proceed to ship the distinctive customer support that has come to be anticipated.” 

The acquisition brings Steele’s whole variety of dealerships to 55, promoting 28 manufacturers. Monetary phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed.