Over 50 Years of Excellence

Since 1964, Performance Auto Group has built a reputation as one of Canada's leading automotive groups. Our dealerships are amongst the highest volume stores in Ontario, and have consistently received top recognition for providing outstanding care to every guest.

We offer you an elevated level of service at our state-of-the-art dealerships, and our first priority is to provide you with an exceptional experience.

Group founder Sam Alizadeh's favourite saying was always, "every customer is entitled to the same great experience." This philosophy drives all of our operations, and is the reason we have become known for great customer care.

1964: Performance Auto Group is founded

Performance Auto Group is founded with an extensive import product line that includes Austin, MG, Triumph, Jaguar, Lotus and Sunbeam.

1964

1965: Performance Honda

Performance Honda opens its doors to a host of eager young motorcyclists.

1965

1967: Autotrend

Autotrend is launched, offering FIATs, Volvos and Alfa Romeos to satisfy the most discerning automotive enthusiasts.

1967

1969: Checkpoint Chrysler

Charles Taylor & Co. is acquired and renamed Checkpoint Chrysler, with a full product line - Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler.

1969

1972: Performance Collision Centre

Performance Collision Centre is established to service the needs of a growing family of automobile dealerships.

1972

1976: Performance Mercedes

Performance Auto Group becomes Niagara's authorized dealer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

1976

1986: Glenway Automobile Sales

Glenway Automobile Sales, a used car facility, opens in Erin Mills Auto Mall, Mississauga.

1986

1987: Glenway Suzuki

Glenway Suzuki is established inside the Erin Mills Auto Mall. Sam Alizadeh's daughter May and son Glen join him in the business.

1987

1987: Performance Acura

Performance Auto Group opens the first Acura dealership in Canada.

1987

1990: Performance BMW

Performance Auto Group becomes Niagara's authorized dealer of BMW vehicles.

1990

1990: Performance Toyota

Dominey Toyota is acquired and renamed Performance Toyota.

1990

1991: Performance Lexus

Performance Auto Group opens the doors to Performance Lexus - one of only 22 Lexus-Toyota dealerships in Canada at the time.

1991

1993: Classic Honda

Classic Honda is acquired and is the first dealership to be located in the Brampton Auto Mall. Today, Classic Honda is a consistent top volume Honda retailer in Canada.

1993

1993: Suzuki of Brampton

Suzuki of Brampton is founded in the Brampton Auto Mall. The dealership remained a consistent top 10 volume Suzuki retailer until the manufacturer ceased new car sales in Canada in 2014.

1993

1995: Mazda of Brampton

Sam Alizadeh purchases a struggling Mazda dealership and re-opens it in the Brampton Auto Mall. Today, Mazda of Brampton is a consistent top three volume Mazda dealer in Ontario.

1995

1999: Kia of Brampton

Kia comes to Canada and Performance Auto Group opens Kia of Brampton within the Brampton Auto Mall. Today, Kia of Brampton is Ontario's highest volume Kia dealership.

1999

2001: Performance Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

Performance Checkpoint Chrysler is renovated after 50 years and is renamed Performance Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM.

2001

2002: Performance Hyundai

Hyundai joins the Performance family of fine automotive dealerships. Today, Performance Hyundai is recognized as a Top Global Dealer and is the number one customer satisfaction dealer in Canada.

2002

2002-2003: Brampton Mitsubishi

Brampton Mitsubishi is established and is relocated to a new facility in the Brampton Auto Mall. Today, the dealership is the No. 1 volume Mitsubishi dealership in Ontario. Sam Alizadeh's son Steve joins the growing dealership group after practicing business law in downtown Toronto.

2002-2003

2003-2004: Performance Auto Group

Performance Auto Group is named one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies.

2003-2004

2003-2004: Planet Ford

Performance Auto Group acquires Bramview Ford and renames it to Planet Ford. The dealership is then relocated to a new 31,000 square foot flagship facility in the Brampton Auto Mall. Today, Planet Ford is Canada's No. 1 Ford Certified Pre-Owned dealership.

2003-2004

2004: MINI St. Catharines

A new MINI showroom is added to BMW and MINI St. Catharines is established.

2004

2005: smart Centre St. Catharines

smart Centre St. Catharines joins Performance Mercedes-Benz in 2005, delivering an economical urban solution and statement for every city driver.

2005

2005-2006: Brampton North Nissan

Performance Auto Group purchases Dermac Nissan, renames it Brampton North Nissan, and relocates the dealership to a new facility in the Brampton Auto Mall. Today, Brampton North Nissan is one of the top three volume Nissan dealerships in Ontario.

2005-2006

2008: Subaru of Brampton

Subaru of Brampton opens for business in a new facility in the Brampton Auto Mall. Today, the dealership has the highest Google rating amongst all Subaru dealerships in Ontario.

2008

2008: Bolton Honda

Bolton Honda is established in a new facility in Bolton Auto Mall. Today, Bolton Honda is one of Honda Canada's highest market share dealers.

2008

2010: Performance Scion

Performance Auto Group establishes Performance Scion to offer a youthful automotive choice to its guests. The dealership remained a consistent top volume Scion retailer until Toyota discontinued the brand in 2016.

2010

2010: Motion Mazda

At Mazda of Canada's request, Performance Auto Group purchases a distressed Mazda dealership in Orangeville and renames it as Motion Mazda. Today, the store is the No.1 Mazda Certified Pre-Owned dealership in the entire country.

2010

2011: Performance FIAT

FIAT triumphantly returns to the Performance family.

2011

2011: Bolton Nissan

Bolton Nissan joins Bolton Honda in a brand new facility in the Bolton Auto Mall.

2011

2011: Brampton Auto Mall Collision Centre

The company's Collision Centre is relocated to a 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in Brampton Auto Mall. Brampton Auto Mall Collision Centre is the largest collision centre in Peel region.

2011

2012: Bolton Hyundai

Bolton Hyundai joins Honda and Nissan in the Bolton Auto Mall.

2012

2012: Grimsby Hyundai

Performance Auto Group acquires Slessor AutoWorld in Grimsby and establishes Grimsby Hyundai. Today, Grimsby Hyundai is the number one Hyundai dealer in Canada.

2012

2013: Performance Collision & Restyling

Performance Collision & Restyling is relocated to an ultramodern facility at 342 Ontario Street in St. Catharines. It offers collision repair, glass repair, paint protection, tint, vinyl striping, and headlight rejuvenation for all makes and models.

2013

2014: Brantford Toyota

Brantford Toyota is purchased in January, 2014. The dealership is now the recipient of Toyota Canada's prestigious President's Award.

2014

2014: AutoPlanet Direct

Performance Auto Group proudly opens the doors to Ontario's largest indoor pre-owned vehicle showroom - AutoPlanet Direct. This is a new automotive concept with over 450 pre-owned vehicles available for purchase in-store and online.

2014

2014: Celebrating 50 Years

Performance Auto Group celebrates 50 years of excellence in automotive sales and service in Southern Ontario.

2014

2015: Nine New Dealerships Acquired

In 2015, nine new dealerships are acquired in the Niagara region and the company adopts the well-established brand of Performance Auto Group. The purchase is the largest transaction in Canadian automotive history and adds prestigious luxury brands to the fold.

2015

2016: Performance Acura North Mississauga

Performance Auto Group opens Performance Acura North Mississauga on August 2 at 860 Ivandale Drive, Mississauga. The facility is a state-of-the-art dealership equipped with top-of-the-line equipment, and offers a superior sales and service experience to customers.

2016

2016: Don Valley Volkswagen

Performance Auto Group announces the addition of Volkswagen to the family, and welcomes Don Valley Volkswagen to the group. The dealership is located near Don Valley Parkway and Eglinton Avenue at 1695 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, and is Performance Auto Group's first store east of Yonge Street.

2016

2016: St. Catharines Volkswagen

Performance Auto Group announces the addition of St. Catharines Volkswagen to the family. The dealership is the group's first VW facility in the Niagara region, and is located at 363 Lake Street in St. Catharines.

2016

2016: Audi Niagara

Performance Auto Group announces the addition of Audi to the family, and welcomes Audi Niagara to the group. The dealership is located at 365 Lake Street in St. Catharines.

2016

2018: Performance Honda Mayfield

Performance Auto Group opens the doors to a brand new, state-of-the-art Honda dealership - Performance Honda Mayfield. The store is located within the 410 & Mayfield Auto Mall at 30 Ace Drive in Brampton, and is purpose-built to offer an immersive experience to guests.

2018

2019: AutoPlanet Durham

Performance Auto Group announces the Grand Opening of AutoPlanet in Durham. This is the second location under the AutoPlanet umbrella, offering hundreds of pre-owned vehicles available for purchase in-store or online.

2019

2021: Precision Honda

Ready Honda becomes Precision Honda to commemorate its inclusion in the Performance Auto Group. Located in the Cooksville area of Mississauga, Precision Honda has sales and service and stand-alone pre-owned facilities on/near Dundas Street East.

2021

2022: Performance Hyundai Brampton

Performance Auto Group welcomes Performance Hyundai Brampton - a flagship Hyundai dealership in the City of Brampton and the company's fourth Hyundai store! This 28,000 square foot state-of-the-art dealership is located at 80 Coachworks Crescent within the Mayfield Auto Mall, just off Highway 410.

2022

2023: Genesis Brampton

Introducing Genesis Brampton—Ontario’s first stand-alone Genesis distributorship. Completely state-of-the-art, Genesis Brampton offers a boutique luxury shopping and elevated ownership experience. Genesis Brampton is located at 70 Coachworks Crescent in the Mayfield Auto Mall. Watch Video

2023

2023: Drive Muskoka

Performance Auto Group welcomes Drive Muskoka to the family. Composed of Huntsville Honda, Hyundai of Muskoka, and Huntsville Dodge, these dealerships have been proud to serve residents of the cottage country area for decades.

2023