Nova Scotia’s largest auto group, Steele, has made further forays into the U.S. market, with their recent acquisition of North Star Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in San Antonio. Since expanding into Texas in February of 2020, Steele now owns and operates Luling Chevrolet, Steele Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Gonzales, Steele Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Lockhart, Steele Hyundai Kyle, Steele Hyundai New Braunfels and, as of June, Steele South Loop Hyundai in Houston, Texas. North Star Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram will be renamed Steele North Star CJDR San Antonio.
Kim Day, President & COO of Steele Auto Group said, “We are pleased to welcome North Star Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram to the Group. With our recent growth in the US and Texas, the decision to expand into San Antonio was an easy one. “With five other dealerships in the Austin – San Antonio corridor, we know this market and we are very happy with the results thus far.”
With the success of recent acquisitions in Texas, the Steele has found fertile ground for their expansion plans. Currently, Steele Auto Group is is one of the most diversified groups of automobile dealerships in Atlantic Canada. The group is currently comprised of 56 new auto dealerships, seven used auto dealerships, three Powerhouse Equipment stores and eight collision centres, and is headquartered in Dartmouth, NS.