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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Performance Auto Group opens the first Acura dealership in Canada.

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

Dominey Toyota is acquired and renamed Performance Toyota.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Performance Auto Group announces the addition of Volkswagen to the family, and welcomes Don Valley Volkswagen to the group. Today, a state-of-the-art dealership is located at 1695 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, for New Vehicle Sales, Service & Parts.

Performance Auto Group welcomes Don Valley Collision Centre to the group. Today, the renamed Performance Collision Toronto is located across from Don Valley Volkswagen at 15 Mobile Drive, Toronto.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Performance Auto Group acquires an INFINITI franchise and opens Performance INFINITI Brampton. It is Canada's fastest growing INFINITI dealership and is known for delivering a five-star experience to every guest. It is located at 195 Canam Crescent in Brampton.

Performance Auto Group welcomes a second Kia dealership to Brampton - Performance Kia Mayfield. The modern, state-of-the-art facility is located within the 410 and Mayfield Auto Mall at 85 Ace Drive in 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

Genesis Niagara began operations out of a trailer in 2017. As a uniquely new automotive concept, the Genesis experience involved a one-price philosophy, online ordering, and complimentary valet service. In January 2024, a new boutique Genesis facility was opened, and on June 6, 2024, Genesis Niagara celebrated both its grand opening and the distinguished Forbes Travel Guide award. See article here.

Performance Auto Group acquires Brampton Chrysler - a flagship Chrysler dealership in Brampton and the company's third Stellantis store. This high-volume dealership offers a large selection of Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, and Fiat vehicles. It is located at 190 Canam Crescent in Brampton.

Don Valley Volkswagen opens a dedicated Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Centre at 185 Bartley Drive, Toronto, which is a short, one-kilometer drive from the dealership.

After over 34 years of serving the community, Mississauga Toyota joins Performance Auto Group. This new chapter brings greater resources, outstanding value, and a steadfast dedication to delivering five-star service.

Performance Toyota has moved to a brand-new, state-of-the-art dealership at 10 YMCA Drive in St. Catharines! This spacious 31,150 sq.ft facility combines new and used car sales and service—all in one convenient location. Plus, a 6,400 sq.ft showroom, 13 service bays, four detail wash bays, a 10,875 sq.ft service garage, and a 2,630 sq.ft service drive-through!