Thursday, February 2, 2012

Hendrick Automotive Group Acquires its First Charlotte-Area Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership

Hendrick Automotive Group finalized its acquisition of Tim Marburger
Dodge Chrysler Jeep this week. The dealership, located at 287 Concord
Parkway, has been renamed Hendrick Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Concord.

The store will be Hendrick Automotive Group's first Chrysler Jeep
Dodge Ram location serving its home market of Charlotte.

"We're thrilled to now offer Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram to the
Charlotte area," said Tom Blocker, Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer of Hendrick Automotive Group. "We saw sales of these
brands grow more than 25 percent last year alone. They're excellent
products, and we're excited to have them available to our customers
here."

Wes Watkins will serve as the dealership's Executive Manager and
offers 23 years of experience with Hendrick Automotive Group. He also
will serve as General Manager at Honda of Concord, a position he's
held since 2001.

"Our focus will continue to be on offering the best possible
experience to every person who walks in the door, whether it's in
sales or service," Watkins said. "We hope all Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep
and Ram customers in the region will visit the dealership and
experience the Hendrick commitment to its customers and community. We
want to earn their business."

Hendrick Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Concord will offer more than $4
million in new inventory and an expanded product selection, all
available immediately. In addition, the 40,000-square-foot dealership
will offer its customers oil changes starting at $9.95, full service
on Saturdays, shuttle service, a parts boutique and access to free Wi-
Fi.

Information on future Hendrick Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Concord
career opportunities will be available at www.HendrickCareers.com.

About Hendrick Automotive Group
Encompassing more than 100 franchises from the Carolinas to
California, Hendrick Automotive Group is one of the largest automotive
retail organizations in the United States. Headquartered in Charlotte,
N.C., the company employs more than 7,000 people across 12 states.

For more information, please visit www.HendrickAuto.com. Follow the
dealership on Facebook at Hendrick Chrysler Dodge Jeep of Concord, or
on Twitter at @HendrickCDJ.