Mr. Sam Cochrane reports

AUTOCANADA ENTERS THUNDER BAY MARKET THROUGH ACQUISITION OF MASCARIN COLLISION CENTRE .

AutoCanada Inc. has completed its acquisition of Mascarin Collision Centre, a collision repair business based in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Founded in 1961, Mascarin Collision Centre has served Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario for decades, earning a strong reputation for quality repairs, customer service and technical expertise. The acquisition establishes AutoCanada's presence in Thunder Bay, an important Northern Canadian transportation and service hub supporting natural resource development and Northern defence and logistics initiatives.

"Mascarin Collision Centre is an excellent addition to our growing collision platform," said Samuel Cochrane, chief executive officer and interim chief financial officer of AutoCanada. "The business has built a trusted reputation over decades of serving customers and maintaining strong relationships with insurers and OEM partners. Its experienced team, strong market position and OEM-certified capabilities provide a solid foundation for future growth."

The business holds OEM certifications across more than 10 brands, including Volkswagen, Honda, Toyota, Ford, General Motors and Subaru. Mascarin is the only General Motors-certified collision repair facility in Northwestern Ontario.

Mascarin will continue to operate with its experienced local team, leveraging AutoCanada's national platform, insurer relationships and OEM partnerships.

About AutoCanada Inc.

AutoCanada's dealership operations segment operates 64 franchised dealerships in Canada, comprising 23 automotive brands across eight provinces as well as three independent used dealerships.

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