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The new Jaguar Land Rover Charlotte location is officially open for business as of January 11, 2021. The two iconic brands share a brand new 40,000-square-foot facility at 6710 E. Independence Blvd., part of the Hendrick Independence Luxury Auto Mall. Hendrick Automotive Group was one of the original retailers of Land Rover in the United States, and the new facility delivers an even greater experience for loyal customers of both brands.

Our company-wide Thanksgiving meal drive went virtual this year, but it made the biggest impact yet! Teammates donated online and every dollar was matched – raising more than $600,000 for our food bank partners across the country. Now more than ever, we are proud to support our communities and show how Hendrick Cares.

When Veterans Day rolls around each November, we are reminded of how lucky we are to work alongside so many brave teammates who served their country in the armed forces. Many dealerships host special events to show their appreciation for these employees, and provide them the chance to come together as fellow veterans.

To the veterans we have the honor to work beside, and all those who have served our country, thank you from Hendrick Automotive Group!
 

Hendrick Automotive Group is proud to be named the #1 dealer group in online reputation for the second year in a row, based on a recent survey by Reputation.com.

Recording an overall online reputation score of 803, Hendrick Automotive Group was the only dealership group, public or private, to score higher than 80% in all three primary categories surveyed. The number one overall score was 86 points higher than the company’s next closest national competitor for online reputation.

15 Hendrick Automotive Group dealerships made the list of “Best Dealerships To Work For” this year, the most in company history. The list ranks the top 100 best places to work in automotive retail. 

Hendrick Automotive Group strives to create a quality workplace for all employees based on a company culture of caring for others and the belief that people are our most important asset. These values are put into action by providing robust benefits, corporate social responsibility programs and employee assistance during the ongoing pandemic.

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Collision Center in Norfolk, Virginia presented Deanna Bell with a car through the Recycled Rides™ program. The car will mean a new level of independence and stability for her family, which struggles to make ends meet.

“One of our core values at Hendrick is servant leadership, consciously putting the needs of others before your own,” said Brad Walser, Regional Collision Manager at Hendrick Automotive Group. “With Recycled Rides, we are able to display this value and support someone in their time of need by gifting them a reliable car for their family.” 

Hendrick Motorsports' own William Byron will be driving a special car near and dear to team owner Rick Hendrick’s heart. The driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE will pilot a unique HendrickCars.com scheme from Hendrick Automotive Group for the next three races.

Starting at Talladega Superspeedway, fans can see the red, white and blue race car in action. The HendrickCars.com Chevy also will hit the track at the Charlotte roval and at Kansas Speedway.

Hendrick Automotive Group and our teammates have donated more than 205,500 individual holiday meal boxes through our company-wide meal drives, and we are continuing our support in an exciting new way this year. To prioritize the safety of everyone involved, and the needs food banks, we are taking our holiday meal drive online to provide financial support for community organizations fighting hunger.

Now through October 24, teammates can participate in the 2020 Virtual Thanksgiving Drive by donating through this program, and Hendrick Automotive Group will match funds raised!

In the 2020 Forbes study of best employers by state, Hendrick Automotive Group placed 24 out of 100 ranked in North Carolina. Hendrick Automotive Group is one of the few automotive retail organizations cited throughout the study, with the final list including 1,461 employers that received the greatest number of recommendations in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

For its second annual ranking, Forbes partnered with market research company Statistica to survey 80,000 people at companies with 500+ employees to rank the organizations based on feedback.

Hendrick Automotive Group has moved Stevenson-Hendrick Honda Wilmington to an expansive location in Wilmington, North Carolina. At more than 65,000 square feet, the new facility is the company’s largest dealership in the Wilmington area and consolidates the franchise’s primary operations under a single rooftop.

Sitting on more than 14 acres and featuring 25,000 more square feet of space than the previous location, the new facility’s highlights include an expanded vehicle showroom and sizable 42-bay service center.