2026 is here, and while the new year brings the opportunity to look ahead, it also offers a chance to reflect.
2025 proved to be a significant year for the automotive industry and another strong year for Hendrick Automotive Group. We celebrated remarkable wins, reached significant milestones, and continued building momentum across our organization.
Before turning the page, we’re taking a moment to look back on some of the moments that helped shape a fantastic year at Hendrick Automotive Group.
New Market in the Carolinas
In April, we acquired Love Automotive in Columbia, South Carolina. This acquisition added Hendrick Chevrolet and Hendrick GMC to our dealership network, marked our return to the Columbia market, and grew our presence in the state to 13 dealerships.
Beyond growth, the addition of these well-established stores welcomed a new group of teammates to the Hendrick family and continued a long-standing tradition of serving customers across the Midlands. We are proud to be back in this thriving capital city and grateful for the opportunity to serve the community as a trusted automotive destination.
Shortly after opening Hendrick Chevrolet and Hendrick GMC, we strengthened our commitment to Columbia by partnering with Gamecock Athletics. We’ve met so many wonderful fans and members of the community in a short amount of time, showcasing our brand and sharing our passion for winning, and we look forward to the future of this partnership.
Bold Addition to Our Lineup
We continued our growth in South Carolina with the opening of Hendrick INEOS Grenadier in May. We are proud to say that Hendrick Automotive Group was INEOS’s first dealer partner in the state, granting a tremendous opportunity to introduce this remarkable brand to the South Carolina Lowcountry and beyond.
Perhaps most notably, we welcomed INEOS as Hendrick Automotive Group’s 26th manufacturer, allowing us to offer customers direct access to INEOS’s unique lineup of rugged, adventure-ready 4x4 vehicles.
Furthermore, this expanded our presence in the Charleston market, representing our 10th dealership in the area and 14th statewide. We are always proud to grow in ways that allow us to better serve our customers, and Hendrick INEOS Grenadier did just that.
Elevating the Honda Experience
Our most recent opening took place in December with the debut of Rick Hendrick Honda in Bradenton, Florida. This new dealership represents significant growth for our company, growing our footprint in Florida and reinforcing our focus on delivering a leading dealership experience.
The newly constructed Rick Hendrick Honda is our first Honda dealership to feature the brand’s “Blue Stage” design. Modern amenities inside and out, this beautiful new facility is a testament to the strength of our dealer-manufacturer relationship with Honda and our shared commitment to providing a welcoming, first-class customer environment.
Rick Hendrick Honda marks our 16th Honda franchise nationally and second in the state of Florida. It joins Hendrick Honda Bradenton, and together, these dealership proudly serve Florida’s Suncoast as premier Honda destinations while strengthening our longstanding relationship with Honda.
Another HendrickCars.com Championship
Yet again, it was a fantastic year for the HendrickCars.com racing program, capped off by Kyle Larson and the No. 5 HendrickCars.com team claiming the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship.
This was the second Cup Series title for Larson and the HendrickCars.com team, highlighting a season that included three race victories and 22 top-10 finishes. It’s also the 15th NASCAR Cup Series Championship for Hendrick Motorsports, extending the organization’s all-time championship record.
We congratulate Mr. Hendrick, Kyle Larson, the entire No. 5 team, and every Hendrick teammate who played a part in this remarkable achievement. A new season is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for the HendrickCars.com racing program in 2026!
Looking Back, Moving Forward
These are just a handful of moments that shaped Hendrick Automotive Group in 2025. The true magic lies in each of our dealerships across the country, where our teammates’ unwavering commitment to excellence makes these moments possible.
We now turn our sights to 2026, which is sure to be an exciting time as we celebrate 50 years of Hendrick Automotive Group. We’ve come a long way in 50 years, guided by our values and the thousands of outstanding teammates who uphold them every day. The foundation laid over the past half-century will continue to guide us for the next 50 years and beyond.
We have a great deal to be proud of and even more to look forward to. As we chart our path forward, we remain focused on what matters most – serving our teammates, customers, communities, and the manufacturers we represent to the absolute best of our ability.
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