Retail

Toyota's Costa Rica retailer expands in U.S.

Purdy CEO Jesus Castro wants to transfer best dealership practices across borders.
April 13, 2015 05:00 AM
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Purdy Motor Group
Purdy Motor Group, Toyota's exclusive distributor in Costa Rica, is buying U.S. dealerships. Owns • 9 Toyota stores, 1 Lexus store in Costa Rica • 2 Toyota stores in Mexico • 3 Toyota stores in the U.S. Wants • 5-7 Toyota stores, a “couple” Lexus stores in the U.S. within 3 years Prefers • Texas dealerships • Stores served by Gulf States Toyota
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Costa Rica's distributor of Toyota Group vehicles wants to own five to seven Toyota dealerships and "a couple" of Lexus stores in the U.S. within three years, its CEO said.

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