OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE VIRGINIA AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION

2026 Pub. 7 Issue 1

Virginia Dealers Shifting Gears for Good

Virginia Dealers Shifting Gears for Good

Virginia’s auto dealers aren’t just selling cars; they’re investing in the Commonwealth.

We’re highlighting the positive impact auto dealers are making in their communities. From charitable giving to community service, these stories showcase how local dealerships go above and beyond to support their teams and neighborhoods.

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Southern Team Subaru Provides Feasts to Families

During the holidays, Southern Team Subaru helped 12 families in their community gather and celebrate the season by providing everything they needed for a full Thanksgiving dinner. The boxes included detailed cooking instructions, roasting bags, aluminum foil and disposable pans to make cleanup easy.

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Tri-State Nissan Donates Car for Patient Recovery

Tri-State Nissan, part of Marlow Auto Group, donated a 2017 Nissan Maxima to the Valley Health Foundation for their new Rehabilitation Center in Winchester. It wasn’t your typical delivery — the Maxima was crane-lifted to the second floor to help patients practice real-world mobility as part of their recovery. Now that’s taking community support to the next level!

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Sheehy Ford of Richmond Supporting Mercy Mall

Sheehy Ford of Richmond supported Mercy Mall in their mission to provide clothing and essential items to individuals and families in need, helping restore dignity and stability.

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Carter Myers Automotive Hosts Teddy Bear Takeover

Carter Myers Automotive hosted its annual Teddy Bear Takeover, collecting stuffed animals and toys to bring comfort and smiles to the young patients at UVA Children’s Hospital. Over 300 teddy bears were donated!

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Steven Kia Helps Shenandoah Valley Stay Warm

Steven Kia supported United Way of Central Shenandoah Valley by serving as a collection point for their Warm Homes and Weatherization Drive, collecting warm clothes and weatherization supplies for the community.

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Priority Toyota Springfield Supporting Their Community

Priority Toyota Springfield donated to Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO), which provides food, clothing, housewares and financial assistance to individuals and families in need in the Burke/Springfield community.

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Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg Wears Red for Heart Health

The team at Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg wore red on Wear RED Day in support of the American Heart Association, raising awareness of the importance of heart health for women.

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CMA Colonial Subaru Inspires the Next Generation

Carter Myers Automotive’s Colonial Subaru welcomed students from Colonial Heights and Hopewell High Schools for a guided tour of every department of the dealership. The students learned about great career paths in sales, service, parts, support and more, and that they can get all the training they need to build successful, high-wage careers!

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Alexandria Hyundai Helps Fuel Cancer Research

Alexandria Hyundai owner Kevin Reilly was front and center at Hyundai’s Hands On Hope contest at the Washington, D.C., Auto Show, where teams battled it out to win a 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and unlocked $100,000 in pediatric cancer research grants for Children’s National Hospital and Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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Cavalier Ford Chesapeake Square Highlights First Responders

Cavalier Ford Chesapeake Square kicked off their First Responder Friday initiative with stops at Chesapeake Fire Station 12, Chesapeake Police 4th Precinct and Chesapeake Fire Station 11. They delivered Chick-fil-A biscuits and coffee as a thank-you for their hard work and dedication!

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