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Step One Automotive Group Named No. 100 in Top 150 Dealership Groups in the U.S.

Automotive News, the leading North American automotive business website, recently announced its Top 150 Dealership Groups in the U.S.. Local company Step One Automotive Group was named No. 100. According to […]

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Automotive News, the leading North American automotive business website, recently announced its Top 150 Dealership Groups in the U.S..

Local company Step One Automotive Group was named No. 100.

According to AutoNews.com, Step One Automotive Group is ranked highest among new additions to the annual list. Step One was also recognized in the Top 100 Retailers Ranked by Used Vehicle Sales in the United States, coming in at No. 84.

The announcement is made just as Step One celebrates its 5th Anniversary in business.

“We are thrilled to be included in this group, alongside some of the most successful and innovative dealerships in the United States,” said Maureen Bierman, Marketing Director for Step One Automotive Group. “We give 100% of the credit to our Step One Team Members. It is their hard work and dedication that made this possible.”

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The Automotive News Research & Data Center surveys U.S. dealership groups to determine its annual ranking of the top 150 groups. Step One Auto is one of seven dealership groups that were new to the list.

The top 10 and the top 150 dealership groups now own more of the industry’s dealerships and are responsible for a larger share of the industry’s new vehicle sales.

For more information about Step One Automotive Group, visit https://www.steponeautomotive.com

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