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Hendrick Automotive Group, the largest privately held automotive retail organization in the United States, has officially opened Rick Hendrick Honda at 5904 SR 63 East in Bradenton, Florida. The new dealership expands our company’s national Honda footprint, representing our 16th Honda franchise nationally and second in Florida. It joins Hendrick Honda Bradenton (5515 14th Street West), which opened in 1988. Both locations serve Bradenton and the surrounding communities with a world-class Honda shopping and service experience.
 

Hendrick Automotive Group was recently recognized for our commitment to putting people first, earning a spot in the 2025-2026 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For ratings while achieving the highest mark among all North Carolina companies evaluated.

Each year, Automotive News, the industry’s leading news source, recognizes a select group of talented auto retail leaders who are making a mark in the industry. The publication’s annual 40 Under 40 class features rising industry professionals for their achievements, contributions, and impact on the future of automotive retail.
 

Every industry has a beginning. For the automobile, that history started in 1885 when Dr. Carl Benz built and patented the world’s first “vehicle powered by a gas engine.” Driven by a 1.0-litre, 954cc single-cylinder engine outputting a robust .75 horsepower married to a tubular steel frame chassis and three wire-spoked wheels, the first automobile was a mechanical marvel for its time.

 

Charlotte-based Hendrick Automotive Group has partnered with Susan Stevenson to acquire LeJeune Honda Cars located at 2221 N. Marine Blvd. in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The dealership re-opened as Stevenson-Hendrick Honda Jacksonville.

For the fourth consecutive year, Hendrick Automotive Group ranks No. 1 as the top public and private dealer group for online reputation, according to Reputation.com’s 2022 Automotive Reputation Report.