TSLA376.020-2.65%
GM78.9500.99%
F12.390-0.105%
RIVN16.140-0.58%
CYD40.770-1.06%
HMC24.200-0.17%
TM192.9800.81%
CVNA406.420-0.31%
PAG161.5501.41%
LAD277.2400.38001%
AN200.970-3.03%
GPI344.7005.18%
ABG200.5600.53%
SAH72.3900.81%
TSLA376.020-2.65%
GM78.9500.99%
F12.390-0.105%
RIVN16.140-0.58%
CYD40.770-1.06%
HMC24.200-0.17%
TM192.9800.81%
CVNA406.420-0.31%
PAG161.5501.41%
LAD277.2400.38001%
AN200.970-3.03%
GPI344.7005.18%
ABG200.5600.53%
SAH72.3900.81%
TSLA376.020-2.65%
GM78.9500.99%
F12.390-0.105%
RIVN16.140-0.58%
CYD40.770-1.06%
HMC24.200-0.17%
TM192.9800.81%
CVNA406.420-0.31%
PAG161.5501.41%
LAD277.2400.38001%
AN200.970-3.03%
GPI344.7005.18%
ABG200.5600.53%
SAH72.3900.81%


Damon Lester

Minority franchise dealers increased by almost 9% in 2021, NAMAD data shows

- July 29, 2022
According to the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD), the number of minority franchised dealerships rose by almost 9% from 2020 to 2021. There were a little over 1,250 minority...
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The driving force behind diversity in the automotive industry – Damon Lester, Pres. of NAMAD

- December 14, 2021
Recently, CBT News was on-site at the 2021 (NAMAD) National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers Convention. In this interview, Jim sits down with the President of NAMAD, Damon Lester. The...
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NAMAD Pres. Damon Lester discusses recent growth in minority-owned dealerships

- June 30, 2021
Minority-owned dealerships are on the rise according to recent numbers from the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers. As 2020 came to an end, the auto retail industry reported a...
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How NAMAD is investing in the next generation of minority dealers

- June 3, 2021
There are currently only 1,234 ethnic minority dealers out of the 18,200 franchise new-car dealers. The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) is helping support these dealers and bring...
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NAMAD President Damon Lester shares his bold agenda for 2021

- January 11, 2021
2020 was a rollercoaster year for many minority dealers. To continue the conversation regarding diversity in automotive and to look ahead at 2021, we spoke with Damon Lester, President of...
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NAMAD lends a hand to minority dealerships with digital marketing training 

- October 23, 2020
With digital retailing becoming more valuable to dealerships than ever before, it’s important for dealers to have every resource necessary to meet the changing demands of the market. This is...
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How car dealership leaders can create more growth opportunities for people of color

- October 22, 2020
Welcome back to Diversity in Automotive, brought to you by TrueCar and CarNow. In today's segment, host Cory Mosley is joined by Damon Lester, president of the National Association of Minority...
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CBT Automotive Newscast: August 13, 2020

- August 13, 2020
Today's Featured Interview: NADA, NAMAD Officials Open Up About the Lack of Diversity in Automotive Black representation in the automotive dealer body has been severely lacking for decades. In fact, there are...
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NADA, NAMAD Officials Open Up About the Lack of Diversity in Automotive

- August 13, 2020
Black representation in the automotive dealer body has been severely lacking for decades. In fact, there are only 265 African-American owned dealerships out a total of 18,200 in the country....
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Damon Lester, Steve Ewing, and Damian Mills Detail Their Journeys as Black Men in Automotive

- June 24, 2020
Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, June 24th, 2020: Damon Lester, Steve Ewing, and Damian Mills Detail Their Journeys as Black Men in Automotive On today's show, we're pleased to welcome NAMAD President...
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