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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.

Whether it’s taking place in person or in virtual classrooms, teachers and school administrators across the country are heading back to school, no matter what. And as part of our commitment to caring for communities, Hendrick Automotive Group is continuing to support local schools in whatever ways we can.

Hendrick Automotive Group dealerships in the Kansas City area came together to show support for Kansas City Public Schools with a surprise gift. The market area donated $20,000 to purchase virtual learning kits for every teacher in the district.

Audi and BMW have always enjoyed a level of friendly competition, but Audi of South Austin and BMW of South Austin always find ways to work together. In the Hendrick Automotive Group spirit of teamwork, the two dealerships both support a local Title I school, Del Valle High School.

BMW of South Austin and Audi of South Austin are involved with a variety of programs at the school, from hunger relief to teacher appreciation, but have had unique success in providing vehicles for different classes – a need that is often overlooked by those outside the automotive industry.

New operating guidelines and social distancing have changed the way we do business, but they haven’t changed Hendrick Automotive Group’s commitment to caring for customers. In fact, by focusing on the virtual sales process and different delivery options, our dealerships can offer the highest level of service. The entire shopping experience can be customized based on customer comfort-level and needs, and many stores have been successful offering these options for the first time or through increased awareness.

When a couple shares a love of cars, date night at a car show is not out of the ordinary. But when a trip to the auto mall turns into a surprise marriage proposal, it becomes part of their love story forever.

That’s exactly what happened to BMW enthusiasts Pranav and Chinmayi in July 2020, when BMW of Southpoint in Durham, North Carolina helped Pranav pull off a supercharged engagement for his girlfriend and their families.

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.

Hendrick Automotive Group has acquired Neuwirth Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT in Wilmington, North Carolina, from Neuwirth Motors owner John Gillilan. The re-branded dealership has re-opened as Hendrick Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT Wilmington.

Including an offsite facility for retailing pre-owned vehicles, the dealership is comprised of four buildings with more than 41,000 square feet of overall facility space on nearly 8.5 acres. The location hosts 28 vehicle service bays and offers numerous customer amenities like free Wi-Fi, a snack bar and refreshments.

Charlotte-based Hendrick Automotive Group has moved Stevenson-Hendrick Mazda Wilmington to a new facility at 5911 Market Street in Wilmington, North Carolina. Now open for business and more conveniently located at Highway 74, just one mile from its previous home, the dealership features modern customer amenities and additional parking. Sitting on nine acres, the new Stevenson-Hendrick Mazda Wilmington features hardwood floors, a state-of-the-art service center with 23 bays and free amenities like Wi-Fi, work stations, and a fully stocked snack and coffee bar.