Houston-based Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, is a leading operator in the $1 trillion automotive retailing industry. Since its initial public offering in October 1997, Group 1 has grown to become one of the top five dealership groups in the United States. The company has achieved this success through a strategy that leverages management experience and emphasizes geographic and brand diversity, interrelated revenue streams, operational efficiencies and the prudent deployment of capital.

Group 1 owns and operates automotive dealerships in the United States and in the United Kingdom. Through its dealerships, the Company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related financing, vehicle service and insurance contracts; provides maintenance and repair services; and sells replacement parts.