WWW.PENSKEAUTOMOTIVE.COM A PUBLICATION FOR EMPLOYEES OF PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP • ISSUE 2, 2016 e-Editione-Edition Jaguar Land Rover Darien Sets Its Sights on Success Just 45 miles northeast of New York City, located on Connecticut’s “Gold Coast,” PAG opened an all-new Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Darien. “This is the first Jaguar Land Rover store to showcase the new corporate identity in the United States,” said Michael Famiglietti, Senior Vice President of Manufacturer Relations. The dealership is located on Boston Post Road, Darien’s main thoroughfare, and has a footprint just over 30,000 square feet in total, encompassing 19 service bays and state-of-the-art sales and parts departments. Headed by General Manager Nick Hilton, the team of 40-plus associates has already delivered the first Jaguars in this market, as the Jaguar brand had not been present in Darien for over ten years. Nick had been General Manager of PAG’s Land Rover store in Darien and will now manage both brands. > Continued on next page THE AWARD-WINNING DEALERSHIPS ARE: ACURA OF FaYETTEVILLE LANDERS FORD AUDI MENTOR PALM BEACH TOYOTA CENTRAL FLORIDA TOYOTA PORSCHE OF BEACHWOOD 2 0 1 6 CREVIER BMW ROYAL PALM NISSAN PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE CREVIER MINI ROYAL PALM TOYOTA HONDA OF FaYETTEVILLE SPRING BRANCH HONDA DEALERSHIPS NAMED HONDA OF MENTOR BEST TO WORK FOR “ For the fifth consecutive year Automotive News has recognized the Best Dealerships Thirteen PAG dealerships have been To Work For in the United States. We are proud to have thirteen Penske Automotive named by Automotive News as Group dealerships named as Best To Work For in 2016. This is a significant among the Best 100 Dealerships to achievement, and I congratulate each dealership’s management team and Work For in 2016. employees for their efforts to be one of the very best.” — RoGER PENSKE MEETMEET THETHE 20162016 SCHOLARSCHOLARSSHIPHIP WINNERWINNERSS >> SEESEE PAGEPAGESS 11-1411-14 1 POWERTRAIN e-Edition CORPORATE NEWS Jaguar Land Rover Darien Sets Its Sights on Success Continued from page 1. With over 170 new and 80 pre-owned vehicles in inventory, they have adequate supply to serve this market. Timing could not be better as Jaguar has introduced two new models, the XE sport sedan and the F Pace SUV. Land Rover continues to manufacture high-quality luxury SUVs, and sales continue to have year-over-year increases. With the combination of outstanding products and vehicles, state- of-the-art facilities and an incredible team, Jaguar Land Rover Darien anticipates a successful impact in the region. Jason Beidelman Vice President, Manufacturer Relations Jason Beidelman joined PAG’s Manufacturer Relations department on April 4th following a 13-year career at BMW of North America LLC. With the significant experience Jason brings from BMW/MINI, his initial assignment with PAG will be to represent our interest in these two key brands. Jason holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from The Ohio State University and a Master of Science degree from Franklin University in marketing and communications. During the first months of taking on this new role, Jason and his family relocated to Birmingham, Michigan, from Chicago, Illinois. 2 POWERTRAIN e-Edition CORPORATE NEWS M-1 RAIL Opens Penske Tech Center The 19,000-square-foot Penske Tech Center in Detroit opened in May and is an integral part of Detroit’s new light rail project called M1. “Today Woodward Avenue is becoming one of the most successful and vibrant corridors in our state and much of that has to do with this project.” — RogER PENSKE he Penske Tech Center is sponsored toward creating a regional transit system The Penske Tech Center will be the T by Penske Corporation and named in Detroit. nation’s first vehicle storage and for Roger S. Penske who serves as the Roger Penske touted the transformational maintenance facility to operate completely Chairman of the Board for M-1 RAIL. It will impact of the QLINE. “A decade ago as off-wire. The first modern streetcar is house the M-1 RAIL administrative staff we prepared for the Super Bowl, we were expected to be delivered to the Center in and function as the maintenance and boarding up buildings in this area,” the fourth quarter of 2016 when testing operations center for the QLINE streetcar Penske said. “Today Woodward Avenue is and safety certification will begin. vehicles. The QLINE is a catalyst for becoming one of the most successful and economic development and business vibrant corridors in our state and much of growth and an important cornerstone that has to do with this project.” Sytner Group Hosts 2016 Managers’ Conference At their 2016 Managers’ Conference which was held in June, the Sytner Group recognized the following individuals for their top-level performance in the following categories: Group Manager of the Year Peter Jess Head of Software Development Accountant of the Year Lynne Tippins Mercedes-Benz & smart of Bristol F & I Manager of the Year Rob Watson Bentley Lamborghini Leicester Used Car Manager of the Year Dan Foster Guy Salmon Land Rover Bristol New Car Manager of the Year James Worsley Leeds Audi General Sales Manager of the Year Alex Kennedy Porsche Centre Silverstone Service Manager of the Year Paul Baxter Mercedes-Benz & smart of Bristol Parts Manager of the Year Dave Eaves Sytner Leicester BMW MINI Bodyshop Manager of the Year Ric Walford Sytner High Wycombe BMW MINI Head of Business of the Year Up to £0.5m Richard Rhodes Lexus Leicester Head of Business of the Year £0.5m - £1.0m Rebecca Crewe Mercedes-Benz of Sunderland Head of Business of the Year £1.0m – £2.0m Alex Scott Guy Salmon Land Rover Northampton Head of Business of the Year Over £2.0m Karl Cinnamond Porsche Centre Silverstone CONGRATULATIONS AWARD WINNERS! 3 POWERTRAIN e-Edition CORPORATE NEWS Penske Elite Technician of the Year, Matt Johnson, Enjoys Indianapolis 500 Experience att Johnson of BMW North Scottsdale traveled to the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 in May as a special Mguest of Team Penske after recently being named the 2016 Penske Elite Technician of the Year. As part of his prize package, the senior-level technician enjoyed roundtrip airfare for him and his wife, Brooke, a three-night hotel stay in downtown Indianapolis, $1,000 in spending money, special grandstand seating and paddock passes, among other things. “It feels a little surreal,” said Johnson on being named the Penske Elite Technician of the Year. “It also has turned into a much larger deal than I had anticipated. The outpouring of congratulations across the Penske organization has been exceptional.” Johnson, who has been with PAG since 2012, earned the top honor from among 120 nominated Penske technicians. The pool was then narrowed to nine after a challenging 92-question exam. The nine finalists traveled to the Team Penske headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina, on March 7-10, where they enjoyed exclusive activities and competitions including a tour of the Universal Technical Institute NASCAR training center, a pit stop competition at the Team Penske race shop with members of the Team Penske pit crew, a GoKart Racing competition at a local track with Team Penske driver Joey Logano, and a tour of the Matt Johnson and his wife Brooke kneel next to the finish line at NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte. the Indy 500 prior to the race. As part of the Elite Tech Challenge, on March 8, the nine finalists completed a final timed exam, where Johnson was the top-scorer, The qualities Johnson both embodies and describes are the earning himself the title of 2016 Penske Elite Technician of the Year. driving force behind the Penske Elite Technician Program. The program gives senior technicians the opportunity to be “The thing that struck me the most about the recognized, while highlighting the importance of entire experience in Mooresville was the caliber “It’s being a technician who technical training and emphasizing the value of the staff that we had interactions with,” said is willing to go beyond the Penske places on its service technicians. Johnson. “The facility in Mooresville was so stated duties of his job to impressive. Across the board, everyone that we “Overall, this has been an excellent experience,” dealt with was very professional and extremely ensure that vehicles are fixed said Johnson. “Technicians often feel there is a capable.” properly. A technician who is lack of recognition for their contributions. This available and willing to help program is an excellent example of what sets While Johnson received the top honor after out those around him who PAG apart from other dealer groups, and I highly being the highest scorer on the final exam, he may be less experienced.” encourage other Penske technicians to was initially nominated for his outstanding participate.” credentials, skills, and admirable qualities. He ultimately believes that being a Penske Elite Technician requires The Penske Elite Technician Program will start up much more than acing a test. again in September 2016, and nomination forms for the 2017 Elite Technicians will be due November 1, 2016. Program “A Penske Elite Technician is someone that is well-rounded and details and requirements will be distributed to all stores in understands all aspects of being a technician,” said Johnson. “It’s September. For more information, visit the Fixed Operations being a technician who is willing to go beyond the stated duties of area in the Marketing Resource Center on Drive. his job to ensure that vehicles are fixed properly. A technician who is available and willing to help out those around him who may be less experienced.” 4 POWERTRAIN e-Edition CORPORATE NEWS 2016 “SERVICE MATTERS” CAMPAIGN PASSES HALFWAY MARK WITH STRONG MOMENTUM AG is pleased to team up with the outstanding,” said Tracy Cassady, Vice Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) President of Corporate Marketing.