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.
Flow Subaru of Charlottesville Coat and Shoe Drive
As part of the Subaru Loves To Help initiative with Operation Warm, Flow Subaru partnered with Piedmont Housing Alliance to provide new winter coats and shoes to children in the Charlottesville community.
Haley Auto Group Donates to Ronald McDonald House Charities Richmond
Haley Auto Group made a $1,000 donation to help provide Easter baskets for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Virginia Commonwealth University and the Ronald McDonald House Charities Richmond. Pictured are Julius and Judith Hopkins of Discovery Toys, who designed the baskets.
Southern Auto Group Supports Chesapeake United Soccer Club
Southern Auto Group has been a proud supporter of Chesapeake United Soccer Club for many years and was out with its vehicles and flags at the start of the season’s opening weekend at Centerville Park in Chesapeake.
Carter Myers Automotive Skills USA Virginia District Competition
Another great Skills USA Virginia district competition is complete! Carter Myers Automotive is a proud supporter of this event. Nine competitors from four local high schools competed in nine events designed to test their automotive technology skills. These events allow students and parents to network with business and industry partners that will be recruiting these students in just a few short months. As these students graduate from high school, they will be armed with the skills and confidence to enter the workforce and be ready to build their career paths! Congratulations to all the students for showing up, giving their best and supporting each other!
Shelor Motor Mile Subaru Partners in Hosting “Subaru Loves to Help”
Shelor Motor Mile Subaru in Christiansburg partnered with New River Community Action and their Head Start Preschool to host the Subaru Loves to Help event for children in need. The event teamed up with Operation Warm to provide warm coats to more than 130,000 children throughout the United States. Shelor’s event included letting kids pick out their brand-new coats in their favorite color, pizza, snacks and a toy truck to take home. “Needless to say, we had some VERY happy kiddos at the end of the day,” Shelor wrote.
Sheehy Lexus of Richmond Sponsors the University of Richmond Spiders
Sheehy Lexus of Richmond is proud to be an official luxury automotive sponsor of the University of Richmond men’s basketball team! Go Spiders!
Haley Toyota of Roanoke Celebrates “Best of Roanoke” Awards
Haley Toyota of Roanoke was recognized by The Roanoke Times for various Best of Roanoke awards. Haley Toyota of Roanoke is proud to be voted:
- Best New Car Dealership
- Best Used Car Dealership
- Best Auto Body Shop
- Best Tire Store
- Best Customer Service
- Best Auto Service Shop
- Best Place to Work
Here’s to continuing to serve every customer and vehicle with excellence in 2025!
Harrisonburg Hyundai Celebrates Sales Excellence With 2024 Winners
Congratulations to Harrisonburg Hyundai’s 2024 Salespeople of the Year winners! Brian Hicks won Top Salesperson at Harrisonburg Hyundai and Tyler Rich won Top Salesperson at Harrisonburg Honda. Your dedication, hard work and commitment to changing lives have truly set you apart. Here’s to an amazing 2025 filled with even more success and customer smiles!
Loyalty Cadillac Technician Wins Top Gun
Congratulations to Loyalty Cadillac Technician Will Jordan, who received the Top Gun Tech J.D. Riggleman Award of Excellence from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence! Winners were selected based on a demonstration of their technical prowess during a test held at Reynolds Community College. Way to go, Will!
Alexandria Toyota Supports “Girls on the Run NoVA”
Alexandria Toyota hosted a snack drive for Girls on the Run NoVA! They are a local girls’ running organization that aims to build confidence and healthy habits amongst elementary school girls. Thank you to everyone who supported them by donating healthy snacks to fuel teams in the Alexandria area.
Nelson Ford Supports “God’s Pit Crew”
Nelson Ford is deeply honored to support God’s Pit Crew, a faith-driven, disaster response nonprofit organization. Their unwavering commitment to providing hope, relief and essential resources to communities affected by natural disasters aligns with the dealership’s values, and Nelson Ford is proud to contribute to their life-changing work.
Nelson Subaru Keeps the Community Warm
At Nelson Subaru, they partnered with Operation Warm to provide brand-new coats to children in their community. Thank you, Nelson Subaru, for spreading warmth and support where it’s needed most!
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