TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%

Southeast dealer Matt Bowers discusses his recent rebranding and acquisitions

Despite the pandemic, experts we’ve talked to say the retail auto industry is booming. We continue to see acquisitions happening across the country, and some are even taking an aggressive approach. On today’s show, we’re talking to Matt Bowers, President of Matt Bowers Auto Group, about his latest acquisitions and what’s next for the Group.

In this segment, Bowers discusses the following:

  • Tell us about your recent acquisitions.
  • Let’s discuss your dealership structure. What changes did you make and why?
  • Talk to us about the importance of adapting in through this pandemic.
  • What is next for Southern United Auto Group?
  • Do you have any concerns as we’re in the last quarter of the year, in regards to the automotive industry?

Matt Bowers has decades of experience in the automotive retail industry. He has held several different positions including general manager and managing partner, as well as at the platform level for a number of successful dealer groups. Prior to his role as President of Matt Bowers Auto Group, he worked with large private organizations like RLJ McLarty Landers/Dallas, AMSI West Palm Beach and Group1 Automotive.


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