OpenRoad Auto Group kicks off 20th anniversary celebrations with program to donate half a million dollars to B.C. charities chosen by staff and customers in 2020.

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February 20, 2020 (Richmond, B.C.) – OpenRoad Auto Group is kicking off year-long festivities today to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary by announcing a new charitable program that will benefit a range of local non-profit organizations chosen by staff and customers with a total contribution of $500,000 by the end of 2020. The initial phase of the program will see over $100,000 given to 18 local charities selected though an in-dealership voting system at OpenRoad’s 26 B.C. dealerships.

“When planning for our 20th anniversary we thought what better way to mark the occasion than by giving back and contributing in a way that will have a lasting impact on our community,” said Christian Chia, CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group. “We’re delighted support a range of non-profit groups and causes –causes that advocate for community, health, diversity, education, family and animal welfare– all chosen by our valued staff and customers.” 

Since OpenRoad Auto Group was named in 2000, the company has actively contributed to hundreds of organizations through the OpenRoad Cares program. The 20th anniversary charity initiative will be an extension of that program but will differ by empowering customers and staff to choose which local organizations within five regions of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley will benefit.

Starting on March 9th, $20 from the sale of each car sold, up to 5,000 cars at all of OpenRoad’s 25 dealerships will contribute to the charitable fund. Customers will be able to cast their votes for their preferred charity. OpenRoad plans to present the donations to all 18 charities by June 30th. Additional 20th anniversary celebrations will include a group-wide 20th Anniversary Sales Event in April and various events and promotions every month throughout the year.

OpenRoad Auto Group started out in 1978 as Multiland Investments Limited with its first dealership, Richmond Toyota in the Richmond Auto Mall. In 2000, Multiland rebranded as OpenRoad Auto Group and soon after began adding more dealerships to the group, including OpenRoad Lexus Port Moody, OpenRoad Toyota Port Moody, OpenRoad Honda, OpenRoad Hyundai. In 2006, OpenRoad Audi opened in Vancouver, and in 2007 Richmond Auto Body joined OpenRoad as the ninth location. Starting in 2010, OpenRoad began a rapid expansion by adding numerous new dealerships across the Lower Mainland, including BWM Langley, MINI Langley, Porsche Centre Langley, Jaguar Land Rover Langley, Infiniti Langley, the BMW Store, MINI Yaletown, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver and OpenRoad VW Burnaby. In 2017, OpenRoad expanded to the United States with the acquisition of Bentley, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce and McLaren Seattle. In the last two years, OpenRoad has added Mercedes-Benz Surrey, Sunrise Toyota in Abbotsford and Peace Arch Toyota in South Surrey, both now rebranded with the OpenRoad name. The automotive group most recently opened the first Porsche Now pop-up store in Canada and one of the first luxury car subscription services in the country with the launch of Portfolio by OpenRoad. This year the company has added the new OpenRoad Subaru Boundary. OpenRoad has received numerous awards and industry accolades including being named a Platimum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies,and one of Canada’s Best Employers.

Today, OpenRoad Auto Group is B.C.'s largest automotive dealership group with over 1,500 associates representing 22 quality automotive brands at 33 full-service retail locations, including 26 B.C. dealerships, three collision centres, and four luxury automotive brands in Bellevue, Washington.

For more information about OpenRoad Auto Group, visit www.openroadautogroup.com

ABOUT OPENROAD AUTO GROUP
OpenRoad Auto Group is British Columbia's largest automotive dealership group with over 1,600 associates representing 22 quality automotive brands at 33 full-service retail locations, including 26 B.C. dealerships, three collision centres, and four luxury automotive brands in Bellevue, Washington. OpenRoad Auto Group offers car buyers and owners an experiential automotive retail service. With sales and service in multiple languages, OpenRoad Auto Group encourages a car buying experience based on openness, participation and expertise. With a focus on transparent and innovative business practices, OpenRoad associates are empowered in their roles in order to establish lifelong relationships with car owners. The company’s corporate philosophy is rooted in Unlimited Possibilities Ahead for their clients, their associates and partners. OpenRoad is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a CADA Laureate, and the recipient of multiple Canadian Best Employer Awards. openroadautogroup.com

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Christian Chia, CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group, and his team to donate half a million dollars to B.C. charities chosen by staff and customers as part of OpenRoad's 20th anniversary celebrations. 

OPENROAD AUTO GROUP CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF ROLLS-ROYCE IN VANCOUVER WITH DIAMOND STUDDED EVENT

December 12, 2019 (Vancouver, B.C.) – Close to a hundred distinguished guests attended an elaborate gala event to mark the ten year anniversary of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver. The diamond studded celebration showcased the pinnacle of elegance and the brilliance of the world’s most luxurious automotive brand, alongside a host of indulgences curated by some of the world’s top culinary, mixology and DJ stars.

“We wanted to create an exclusive and memorable experience for our customers – one that symbolizes the ultra-luxurious nature of the Rolls-Royce brand and the importance of this milestone for our dealership in Vancouver,” said Aly Jiwani, Area General Manager, OpenRoad Auto Group. “Our team was honoured to present this marquee event as Western Canada’s preeminent Rolls-Royce retailer for our esteemed Rolls-Royce customers to enjoy.”

Guests were treated to an exclusive culinary experience from superstar Iron Chef Susur Lee of Susur Lee Restaurant Group in Toronto and Singapore in partnership with Culinary Team Canada Captain, Chef Scott Jaeger of the Pear Tree Restaurant in Burnaby. Guests were also invited to indulge in custom black and white cocktails made by the winner of the prestigious Diageo World Class Competition, Kaitlyn Stewart. All the while, DJ Hedspin, winner of the Red Bull 3Style World DJ Championships II filled the room with intoxicating beats, creating an exciting party atmosphere. A custom diamond anniversary chandelier designed specifically for the occasion was on display above the star jewels of the night, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and the Rolls-Royce Dawn Inspired by Music edition.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver first opened in 2009 and was acquired by OpenRoad Auto Group in 2014. In 2018, OpenRoad relocated the dealership to its current location at 1809 West 5th Avenue. In May 2018, the grand opening of the new Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver was the site of the North American debut of the much-anticipated Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Dealership sales have been consistently strong, making Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver the number one volume dealership group in Canada.

For more information about Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver, visit www.rolls-roycemotorcars-vancouver.com

ABOUT OPENROAD AUTO GROUP

OpenRoad Auto Group is B.C.'s largest automotive dealership group with over 1,500 associates representing 21 quality automotive brands at 32 full-service retail locations, including 25 B.C. dealerships, three collision centres, and four luxury automotive brands in Bellevue, Washington. OpenRoad Auto Group offers car buyers and owners an experiential automotive retail service. With sales and service in multiple languages, OpenRoad Auto Group encourages a car buying experience based on openness, participation and expertise. With a focus on transparent and innovative business practices, OpenRoad associates are empowered in their roles in order to establish lifelong relationships with car owners. The company’s corporate philosophy is rooted in Unlimited Possibilities Ahead for their clients, their associates and partners. OpenRoad is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a CADA Laureate, and the recipient of multiple Canadian Best Employer Awards. openroadautogroup.com

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From left: Aly Jiwani, Area General Manager, OpenRoad Auto Group; Culinary Team Canada Captain, Chef Scott Jaeger of the Pear Tree Restaurant in Burnaby; Iron Chef Susur Lee of Susur Lee Restaurant Group in Toronto and Singapore; Christian Chia, CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group at the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver 10 year anniversary celebration.

Aly Jiwani, Area General Manager, OpenRoad Auto Group; Steven Wu, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver Brand Manager; Christian Chia, CEO OpenRoad Auto Group.

Celebrity chefs, Scott Jaeger and Iron Chef Susur Lee stand with the star jewel of the evening's event, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan under a custom diamond anniversary chandelier.

The crowd at the the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars 10 year anniversary party grooved to beats by DJ Hedspin, winner of the Red Bull 3Style World DJ Championships II.

OpenRoad, Dilawri and Porsche Cars Canada break ground together at future home of new Porsche Centre Richmond

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OpenRoad, Dilawri and Porsche Cars Canada break ground together at future home of new Porsche Centre Richmond

October 11, 2019 (Richmond, B.C.) – British Columbia’s auto giants, OpenRoad Auto Group and Dilawri Group of Companies announced their partnership with Porsche Cars Canada to bring a new state-of-the-art Porsche centre to Richmond by late 2020. The plans and new partnership were revealed today during a groundbreaking ceremony that marked the official start of construction of the new Porsche Centre Richmond at the Richmond Auto Mall.

“This is an exciting new era for Porsche in B.C. with two of B.C.’s largest automotive groups combining their strengths, expertise and passion for Porsche in order to deliver on a vision for a new flagship location that will embody the very essence of the Porsche brand,” said Christian Chia, CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group.

OpenRoad and Dilawri both currently own and operate existing Porsche centres in the Vancouver area. OpenRoad’s Porsche Centre Langley and Dilawri’s Porsche Centre Vancouver have both achieved the highest success and have been honoured with the Porsche Canada Premier Dealership Award for industry excellence. Porsche Centre Richmond will be the third and largest Porsche centre in the Vancouver area and will be jointly owned and operated through a newly formed partnership between OpenRoad Auto Group and Dilawri Group of Companies.

“We’re continuing to see demand for new and used Porsche cars in British Columbia so when the opportunity came up for another sales and service centre, Richmond was a natural choice based on its central location and high concentration of Porsche owners,” said Ajay Dilawri, Principal Director of Dilawri Group of Companies. “We’re confident in our partnership with OpenRoad and the future of Porsche Centre Richmond. We look forward to opening the doors in late 2020.” 

Marc Ouayoun, President & CEO of Porsche Cars Canada along with Christian Chia, CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group, and Ajay Dilawri, Principal Director of Dilawri Group of Companies, unveiled plans for the new 75,000-square-foot retail and service centre that will feature a massive new and pre-owned showroom, expansive service and parts area with 15 service bays, a service drive through and specialized delivery area. The new centre will staff approximately 40 employees in the areas of sales, service, management and administration. Construction of the multimillion-dollar Porsche AG designed project is being constructed by Wales McLelland.

Following today’s groundbreaking event, stakeholders were invited to attend an unveiling of the all-electric Porsche Taycan at the newly opened Porsche Now Richmond pop-up location at 
Aberdeen Square. Guests explored the new storefront which offers an immersive Porsche experience highlighting the world’s first Porsche Now pop-up design concept, plus Canada’s only Porsche Design lifestyle accessories shop. For more information visit, porscherichmond.ca.

High resolution event photos and renderings of Porsche Centre Richmond available upon request.

ABOUT OPENROAD AUTO GROUP
OpenRoad Auto Group is B.C.'s largest automotive dealership group with over 1,500 associates representing 21 quality automotive brands at 32 full-service retail locations, including 25 B.C. dealerships, three collision centres, and four luxury automotive brands in Bellevue, Washington. OpenRoad Auto Group offers car buyers and owners an experiential automotive retail service. With sales and service in multiple languages, OpenRoad Auto Group encourages a car buying experience based on openness, participation and expertise. With a focus on transparent and innovative business practices, OpenRoad associates are empowered in their roles in order to establish lifelong relationships with car owners. The company’s corporate philosophy is rooted in Unlimited Possibilities Ahead for their clients, their associates and partners. OpenRoad is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a CADA Laureate, and the recipient of multiple Canadian Best Employer Awards. openroadautogroup.com

ABOUT DILAWRI GROUP OF COMPANIES
Dilawri Group of Companies is Canada's largest automotive group with 72 franchised dealerships representing 30 automotive brands throughout Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. Privately owned and operated by the Dilawri family since 1985, the company continues to expand its footprint in Canada, building on its history of excellence in the automotive industry. With more than 4,000 employees, Dilawri Group of Companies is proud to offer exceptional products and customer service in every dealership. For more information, visit dilawri.ca.

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World’s first PORSCHE NOW pop-up store opens in Richmond, B.C.

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September 17, 2019 (Richmond, B.C.) – The doors to the first-ever Porsche Now pop-up store officially opened today in Richmond, British Columbia, offering Porsche fans and owners a new one-of-a-kind Porsche brand experience unlike anywhere else in the world.

Located in Richmond’s Aberdeen Square, Porsche Now Richmond is the first retail outlet in the world to showcase the new Porsche Now design concept which was recently introduced by Porsche AG in Stuttgart, Germany. The state-of-the-art pop-up store is also the first collaboration between auto giants, OpenRoad Auto Group and the Dilawri Group of Companies ahead of their new flagship dealership, Porsche Centre Richmond, which is currently under construction and scheduled to open in late 2020 in the Richmond Auto Mall.

“We’re driven by the desire to fuel Porsche passion by exceeding our customers’ expectations with extraordinary and memorable Porsche experiences in and outside of our dealerships,” said Christian Chia, CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group. “We’re thrilled to partner with Porsche Canada and Dilawri Group to deliver on that promise with an enhanced customer experience at the new Porsche Now Richmond.”

“We are very excited to represent the Porsche brand in the Richmond market under the newPorsche Now concept,” said Ajay Dilawri, president of Dilawri Group of Companies. “We have endless passion for this brand and are committed to ensuring that we offer a great experience to our customers in all aspects of our business, and look forward to developing this new concept with our Porsche Canada and OpenRoad partners.”

Porsche Now Richmond is a new home for Porsche in Metro Vancouver, and provides customers with an intimate and interactive Porsche sales environment, as well as a convenient service drop off location. The new retail concept features an array of amenities with a design centre offering Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur items where customers can custom build their own Porsche in a configuration lounge based on their individual bespoke preferences. There is also a Porsche AR Augmented Reality visualizer for clients to experience their dream Porsche any time, everywhere.

The new Porsche Now Richmond is the only location in Canada to offer a Porsche Design shop, featuring an exclusive lifestyle brand of puristic design and products in the areas of sportswear and fashion, timepieces, eyewear, electronics, and bags and luggage.

At Porsche Now Richmond, modern design, technology and art are combined to produce a truly captivating customer experience. One entrance of the pop-up store features an endless mirror room and a custom children's Porsche 911 Carrera art piece symbolizing endless opportunities. The store will also showcase rotating exhibitions by local artists with a permanent feature wall that is a graffiti-style mural commissioned by local Chinese-Canadian designer and graffiti artist, Carson Ting. The mural represents Ting’s dynamic vision of the Porsche brand as well as Richmond’s deep heritage as B.C.’s most culturally diverse community. Customers can also experience unique in-store Porsche 3D mapping and interactive images projected onto the showroom vehicles to animate and bring each vehicle to life.

The opening of Porsche Now Richmond comes on the heels of the launch of the 2020 Porsche 911 during recent events at both OpenRoad’s Porsche Centre Langley and Dilawri’s Porsche Centre Vancouver. It is the 8th generation of the iconic Porsche 911 sports car.

Porsche Now Richmond is open daily except Sundays at 8060 Cambie Road in Richmond. For more information, visit PorscheRichmond.ca and follow Porsche Now Richmond on Facebook or Instagram.

ABOUT OPENROAD AUTO GROUP
OpenRoad Auto Group is B.C.'s largest automotive dealership group with over 1,500 associates representing 21 quality automotive brands at 32 full-service retail locations, including 25 B.C. dealerships, three collision centres, and four luxury automotive brands in Bellevue, Washington. OpenRoad Auto Group offers car buyers and owners an experiential automotive retail service. With sales and service in multiple languages, OpenRoad Auto Group encourages a car buying experience based on openness, participation and expertise. With a focus on transparent and innovative business practices, OpenRoad associates are empowered in their roles in order to establish lifelong relationships with car owners. The company’s corporate philosophy is rooted in Unlimited Possibilities Ahead for their clients, their associates and partners. OpenRoad is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a CADA Laureate, and the recipient of multiple Canadian Best Employer Awards. openroadautogroup.com

ABOUT DILAWRI GROUP OF COMPANIES
Dilawri Group of Companies is Canada's largest automotive group with 72 franchised dealerships representing 30 automotive brands throughout Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. Privately owned and operated by the Dilawri family since 1985, the company continues to expand its footprint in Canada, building on its history of excellence in the automotive industry. With more than 4,000 employees, Dilawri Group of Companies is proud to offer exceptional products and customer service in every dealership. For more information, visit dilawri.ca.

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ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS VANCOUVER HONOURED WITH 2018 ‘INSPIRING GREATNESS’ AWARD

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS VANCOUVER HONOURED WITH 2018 ‘INSPIRING GREATNESS’ AWARD

OpenRoad Auto Group recognized for bringing the Rolls-Royce brand to life in its May 2018 showroom debut and Cullinan introduction

• May 17, 2018 American premiere of Cullinan at the grand opening of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver
• Festivities brought the world’s leading luxury brand to life including a real-life Spirit of Ecstasy performance artist
• Showroom was the first stand-alone Rolls-Royce building in the Americas
• The event featured the American reveal of Cullinan, the brand’s first-ever SUV
• Nearly 200 guests including top media experienced the world class luxury event

April 30, 2019 (Vancouver, B.C.) - Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver has been recognized for its prowess in bringing the world’s most venerable brand to life with the marque’s coveted ‘Inspiring Greatness Award’ for 2018. Reserved for the most engaging and outstanding dealer client activity that embodies the brand promise and attitude of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, the Vancouver team received the award for the festivities surrounding the opening of its new showroom that included the Americas-wide debut of the all-new Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

“It’s an honor to be singled out for the way we do business,” said Christian Chia, Principal of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver. “Our goal is not to be the biggest, rather, we strive to share the beauty and inspiration of the Rolls-Royce brand with every one of our clients and potential clients.” He added, “We had the distinct honor of introducing the new Cullinan to all of the Americas during the opening of our magnificent new showroom. It was a perfect intersection of events for the brand.”

In creating this truly inspirational event for Vancouver, Canada and the entire Americas, Chia commented, “Cullinan was our muse, an unparalleled catalyst to inspire greatness through creativity and results.” The event reflected two facets of Cullinan, offering a Diamond Room and an Adventure Room. The world had never before seen a vehicle showcased on an onyx diamond LED platform imported from Brazil. The celebration also included a custom Rolls-Royce infinity mirror room of 88 candles endlessly illuminating a Spirit of Ecstasy living sculpture. Snow fell from the gobo-inspired sky while a 3D deer looked on from a cinematic mountain range inside the forested Adventure Room. All the while, guests sipped a flaming pine-infused mezcal while dining on lobster claw charcoal sliders, A5 wagyu sushi and salmon lollipops with silver leaf cotton candy.

“In 2018 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver inspired not only its clients, but also the entire Rolls-Royce family with this program,” said Martin Fritsches, President and CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor America. He added, “We are a brand that each of our clients aspire to in their own way. We build cars that inspire people who do great things. And it’s only fitting when we recognize that inspiration excellence among our family of dealers.”

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ new facility in Vancouver remains a showcase for the brand. Inside the Bespoke lounge, clients personalize their new vehicle from more than 44,000 available exterior colors and a wide variety of textiles and interior materials ranging from the highest quality leather to high-tech carbon fiber. Working together with a team of expert colour, material and design consultants in Goodwood, Home of Rolls-Royce, the Bespoke process is what makes these cars exclusive and unique. In 2018, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars delivered significant bespoke activity in North America in more than 80% of all vehicles commissioned.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver is one of 44 Rolls-Royce Motor Car retail partners in the Americas, including 37 in the United States, 4 in Canada, 2 in South America and one in Mexico. Last year the company delivered 4,107 units for a record year of growth. The Americas remains the largest global region for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars where about one-third of all commissions are delivered. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars develops and delivers the world’s ultimate luxury vehicles. Each Rolls-Royce Motor car is hand crafted at the company’s state-of-the-art assembly facility in Goodwood, England.

For a full suite of photos and videos of the event, CLICK HERE.

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ABOUT OPENROAD AUTO GROUP
OpenRoad Auto Group is B.C.'s largest automotive dealership group with over 1,400 associates representing 20 quality automotive brands at 28 full-service retail locations, including 23 B.C. dealerships, three collision centres, and four luxury automotive brands in Bellevue, Washington. OpenRoad Auto Group offers car buyers and owners an experiential automotive retail service. With sales and service in multiple languages, OpenRoad Auto Group encourages a car buying experience based on openness, participation and expertise. OpenRoad is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a CADA Laureate, and the recipient of multiple Canadian Best Employer Awards. openroadautogroup.com

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THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST’S FIRST MCLAREN AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP CELEBRATED DURING THE MCLAREN BELLEVUE LAUNCH PARTY AT THE DRIVERS CLUB

New state-of-the-art luxury dealership for Bentley Lamborghini McLaren and Rolls-Royce announced during the exclusive event.

Bellevue, WA (December 13, 2018) – OpenRoad Auto Group and close to two hundred guests celebrated the launch of the first McLaren Automotive dealership in the Pacific Northwest during the official launch party for McLaren Bellevue at the Drivers Club on December 12th. The exclusive event coincided with the unveiling of plans for a new state-of-the art luxury dealership for Bentley, Lamborghini, McLaren and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Bellevue, Washington. The announcement comes on the heels of the recent acquisition of all four automotive brands by OpenRoad Auto Group and reinforces the company’s position as a leading automotive dealership group.

“We’re delighted to be able to bring McLaren to this very important market in North America for the first time,” said Christian Chia, CEO at OpenRoad Auto Group and owner of Bentley Lamborghini McLaren and Rolls-Royce Bellevue. “We’re also pleased to announce plans for a new dealership in Bellevue that will not only house McLaren, but also Lamborghini, Bentley and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The facility is expected to become a destination for owners and enthusiasts of all four luxury supercar brands and a flagship dealership in the Pacific Northwest.”

OpenRoad will be breaking ground on the new site for Bentley Lamborghini McLaren and Rolls-Royce Motors Cars of Bellevue in early 2019 with plans to open the new dealership in the late summer of 2020. The 3.6-acre site located at 13617 NE 20th Street will soon be the home of a 22,000 square foot sales and service centre that will include 23 service and detail bays, a large luxurious showroom and customer lounge, plus an additional 10,000 square feet of flex space for special events. Until the new dealership is complete, customers of McLaren, Lamborghini, Bentley and Rolls-Royce are encouraged to visit the temporary showroom located at 1882 136th Place Northeast in Bellevue.

The McLaren Bellevue launch party was hosted at the new Drivers Club in Redmond, an exclusive social club that offers vehicle storage and management. Guests were treated to curated experiences from nearly every edge of the world with performances from a violinist-extremist from Alaska, dishes from the Pacific Northwest and Asia by Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi, delights from Canada's culinary Olympian, décor from Florida, and most importantly spectacular cars from the UK. For more information about McLaren Bellevue, please visit McLarenBellevue.com

High resolution photos available upon request.

About OpenRoad Bellevue

OpenRoad’s Bellevue showroom is the only place for Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana luxury car owners, both current and aspiring, to purchase new Bentley, Lamborghini, McLaren and Roll-Royce Motor Cars models. These exotic vehicles are 100-percent customizable to the owners’ requests. Whether seeking an interior the color of a specific article of clothing, or a dashboard displaying artwork from their favorite photographer, Bentley, Lamborghini, McLaren or Rolls-Royce owners are able to customize their vehicles to fit their wants, needs and lifestyle. Visit all OpenRoad’s Bellevue dealerships online at BentleyofBellevue.com LamborghiniofBellevue.com McLarenBellevue.com and Rolls-RoyceBellevue.com.

About McLaren Automotive

McLaren Automotive is a creator of luxury, high-performance sports cars and supercars. The company, launched in 2010, is now the largest part of the McLaren Group. Every vehicle is hand-assembled at the McLaren Production Centre (MPC) in Woking, Surrey, England. The company has three defined product families: Sports Series, Super Series and Ultimate Series which are retailed through over 80 retailers in 30 markets around the world. McLaren is a pioneer that continuously pushes the boundaries. In 1981, it introduced lightweight and strong carbon fiber chassis into Formula 1 with the McLaren MP4/1. Then in 1993 it designed and built the McLaren F1 road car - the company has not built a car without a carbon fiber chassis since. As part of the Ultimate Series, McLaren was the first to deliver a hybrid hyper-car, the McLaren P1™. Announced in 2016, the company’s Track22 business plan will see the company invest £1billion in research and development to deliver 15 new cars or derivatives by the end of 2022, of which at least half will be hybrids. 2017 saw the company launch further models in line with Track22 including the second-generation Super Series, the 570S Spider and the McLaren Senna. To support the development, engineering and manufacture of its range of innovative sports cars and supercars, McLaren Automotive partners with world-leading companies to provide specialist expertise and technology. These include AkzoNobel, Kenwood, Pirelli and Richard Mille. cars.mclaren.com

About OpenRoad Auto Group

OpenRoad Auto Group is B.C.'s largest automotive dealership group with over 1,300 associates representing 20 quality automotive brands at 27 full-service retail locations, including 23 B.C. dealerships, three collision centres, and four luxury automotive brands in Bellevue, Washington. OpenRoad Auto Group offers car buyers and owners an experiential automotive retail service. With sales and service in multiple languages, OpenRoad Auto Group encourages a car buying experience based on openness, participation and expertise. OpenRoad is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a CADA Laureate, and the recipient of multiple Canadian Best Employer Awards. OpenRoadAutoGroup.com

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Christian Chia, CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Pacific Winner

Christian Chia, CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Pacific Winner

The automotive retail industry entrepreneur is being recognized for his innovation and success in a highly competitive and rapidly changing industry.

VANCOUVER, BC (Sept. 28, 2018) - Christian Chia, Chief Executive Officer of OpenRoad Auto Group Limited, British Columbia's largest-volume dealership group, has earned the prestigious distinction as the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 Pacific winner. Chia was chosen as the Pacific region’s top entrepreneur and an industry trailblazer from an elite group of 35 finalists based on his proven success and leadership in the automotive retail and service industry. 

“It is a tremendous honour to be recognized amongst such an esteemed group of entrepreneurs,” said Christian Chia, CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group. “At OpenRoad, we’ve worked very hard to stay ahead of competition and to offer a superior car ownership experience at every turn, so this award is truly a testament to the dedication of the entire OpenRoad team.”

Established in 1978 as Multiland Investment, the small, family-run business of one car dealership eventually grew to four stores and three brands by the time Christian became president in 1998. He then led the transition from Multiland to OpenRoad in 2000 and has since paved the road for explosive growth. Today, OpenRoad is the largest auto retailer in BC, with 26 retail locations, including 23 dealerships and 3 collision centres.

"Christian is taking a fresh approach to differentiate OpenRoad in a mature market," says Lui Petrollini, Entrepreneur Of The Year Pacific Program Director. "Loyalty marketing, predictive analytics and multi-channel platforms are just some of the tactics he's embraced to create a personalized and trusting experience — both online and in-store."

OpenRoad continues to invest in a culture of experimentation by implementing tools, such as a first-in-Canada custom payment platform known as Payment Engine and a custom peer-recognition social application called the OpenRoad Heart program, and with employee learning like their internal Leadership Development Program.

"One of OpenRoad's biggest strengths is understanding its people," says Petrollini. "Buying a car is a big investment decision for many people, and the experience often doesn't end at the point of purchase. Christian aims to build on that by delivering an engaged and meaningful car ownership experience from one end of the customer journey to the other." 

Christian's perseverance to experiment and explore new markets has allowed OpenRoad to overcome the size and legacy of longstanding competitors in the BC market. The company now employs 1,300 staff and has recently expanded into Washington state where the company now owns and manages Bentley of Bellevue, Lamborghini Bellevue, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Bellevue and McLaren Bellevue.

As the Pacific region's EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 winner as well as earning the top spot in the Business to Consumer category, Christian will now compete with top entrepreneurs from the Prairies, Ontario, Atlantic and Quebec regions for the national honour of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 Canada, to be presented at a gala celebration on 29 November 2018 in Toronto. In June 2019, Canada's EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 will move to the world stage to compete with more than 50 country recipients for the title of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year.

For full program details, visit ey.com/ca/eoy.

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About OpenRoad Auto Group
OpenRoad Auto Group is B.C.'s largest automotive dealership group with over 1,300 associates representing 19 quality automotive brands at 26 full-service retail locations, including 23 dealerships and 3 collision centres. dealerships, OpenRoad Auto Group offers car buyers and owners an experiential automotive retail service. With sales and service in multiple languages, OpenRoad Auto Group encourages a car buying experience based on openness, participation and expertise. OpenRoad is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a CADA Laureate, and the recipient of multiple Canadian Best Employer Awards. openroadautogroup.com

About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year®
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs. The program makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global awards program of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries. ey.com/eoy

The 2018 Pacific independent judging panel consists of Charles Chang, President & Founder, Lyra Growth Partners Inc.; Debra Hewson, President & CEO, Odlum Brown; Sacha McLean, Partner, McLean Group; Ali Pejman, Partner, Fort Capital Partners; Lisa Shields, Founder & CEO, FI.SPAN Services Inc.; Bill Tam, Co-Chair, Digital Technology Supercluster; Cathy Thorpe, President & CEO; Nurse Next Door; and Marsha Walden, President & CEO, Destination British Columbia.

This year's program national sponsors are ICI RDI, The TMX Group, The Globe and Mail Inc., Media One Creative, Merrill Corporation, Kira Talent, Air Canada and The Printing House Limited. Pacific regional sponsors are Leone, Canada Wide Media, Hunt Personnel, Rocky Mountaineer and the University of British Columbia.

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OPENROAD GETS PERSONAL WITH TODD TALBOT

OPENROAD GETS PERSONAL WITH TODD TALBOT, CO-HOST OF LOVE IT OR LIST IT VANCOUVER AT OPENROAD TOYOTA RICHMOND

JULY 10, 2017 (RICHMOND, B.C.) – B.C.’s largest automotive retail group is getting personal with one of Canada’s hottest TV personalities - Todd Talbot, the co-host of Love It or List It Vancouver. OpenRoad Auto Group recently partnered with Talbot to produce a series of videos profiling Talbot and his new Toyota Tacoma from OpenRoad Toyota Richmond as part of a social media campaign being rolled out this week.

“You couldn’t get a better or more genuine spokesperson for your brand,” said Christian Chia, President & CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group. “Todd has been a long time customer of ours at MINI Yaletown, so we’re delighted to extend our relationship in this way to showcase his personal side and demonstrate how his OpenRoad vehicle fits into his lifestyle.”

The first video is titled “73 Questions with Todd Talbot” which features Talbot walking through OpenRoad Toyota Richmond while answering rapid fire questions and performing celebrity impressions and showing off his dance moves. OpenRoad will release a second video showcasing Talbot in the Toyota Tacoma later this month, followed by another series featuring another vehicle in early 2018.

The partnership between OpenRoad and Talbot also includes his work as an emcee at OpenRoad's annual charity golf tournament and social media posts from Talbot directly which will highlight the diversity of his vehicle for his work and lifestyle as a TV host, a realtor, renovator and a family man.

"Like most people, I'm really busy between working, moving, renovating, and being a dad, so the Tacoma plays a big role in my daily routine," said Talbot. "I look forward to sharing a glimpse behind-the-scenes, and I hope our friends on social media will come along for the ride!"

CLICK HERE to view OpenRoad's 73 Questions with Todd Talbot video interview. 

Interviews with OpenRoad spokespeople and high-resolution photos are available upon request. 

ABOUT OPENROAD AUTO GROUP
OpenRoad Auto Group is B.C.'s largest automotive dealership group with over 1,000 associates representing 18 quality automotive brands at 22 full-service car dealerships. Established In 2000, OpenRoad Auto Group offers car buyers and owners an experiential automotive retail service. With sales and service in multiple languages, OpenRoad Auto Group encourages a car buying experience based on openness, participation and expertise. OpenRoad is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a CADA Laureate, and the recipient of multiple Canadian Best Employer Awards. openroadautogroup.com

Photography credit: Todd Duncan Studios. Videography credit: Mark Philps

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