CMA in the Community

Wednesday, 17 July, 2019 We have busy lives, and cars play an important role in getting us where we need to be. There are a few key ways to ensure children are safe in and around your car.    Car Seats Effective July 1, 2019, children are required by Virginia law to be in a…

Monday, 01 July, 2019 CMA team members took part in the United Way Day of Caring in Charlottesville on Sept. 26, 2018. They spent the day clearing trees, fixing the driveway, mulching the garden and building a shed for Georgia’s Healing House, a local non-profit providing a safe home for women in recovery from addiction….

Thursday, 27 June, 2019   CMA’s Controllers, Executive team, and other associates & family members attended the VADA Convention last week. Held at the Greenbrier in WV, the event included education, networking, and a little bit of fun. The picture above was taken of our team after the “Alice in Wonderland” themed dinner. Hence, the…

Thursday, 27 June, 2019   CMA’s mission is Moving Lives Forward. When it comes to our communities, we move lives forward by partnering with local non-profits that make Virginia such a special place to live. CMA’s two Honda dealerships participate in the Honda Week of Service every year. Each store chooses a local non-profit and…

Wednesday, 12 June, 2019   During Subaru’s “Share the Love” event,  each of our Subaru dealerships chose a local non-profit as a beneficiary to receive a cash donation for every sale.  We are proud to announce that CMA’s Colonial Subaru contributed $15,625 to FeedMore, which distributes nutritious meals to Central Virginians who face hunger (check presentation…

Monday, 03 June, 2019   Carter Myers Automotive (CMA) has announced the acquisition of Williamsburg Ford. The new dealership will operate as CMA’s Williamsburg Ford at the existing location, 701 East Rochambeau Drive in Williamsburg, VA. “CMA started when my great-grandfather opened a Ford dealership in Petersburg, Virginia, in 1924,” said Liza Borches, CMA’s fourth-generation…

Monday, 03 June, 2019   Carter Myers Automotive, a Charlottesville-based automobile dealership group celebrating 95 years in Virginia, today announced the acquisition of Woodstock Garage from Hal and Rex Morrison. The new dealership will operate as CMA’s Skyline Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM (CDJR) at the current location, 601 N. Main Street in Woodstock, VA.  “We’ve…

Tuesday, 07 May, 2019 CMA’s President & CEO, Liza Borches, was honored for outstanding leadership in the Richmond Times Dispatch’s 2019 Top Workplaces program. For the leadership awards, employees were asked about their confidence in the leader of the company. They were also asked about their views on such issues as management, company values, efficiency,…

Tuesday, 07 May, 2019   CMA was proud to support the ASK 5K and Fun Walk on May 4, 2019. The ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation supports Richmond-area children and their families as they undergo cancer treatment. CMA has been a strong supporter of their work, and CMA’s Colonial Honda GM, Tim Cosgrove, serves on their board….

Wednesday, 10 April, 2019 CMA received this awesome email from Hyundai. Congratulations to our entire team at CMA’s Colonial Hyundai! Thank You for Driving Customer Satisfaction in 2018 Congratulations on a successful 2018. Your commitment to driving excellent customer service is evident in the accomplishments of your team. Each of the following team members has…

Wednesday, 10 April, 2019  One way CMA is “Moving Lives Forward” is through supporting local non-profits. We’re proud to sponsor the Sexual Assault Resource Agency’s Walk for SARA on May 4th in Charlottesville, VA. We’ve even created a team “CMA for SARA” for anyone who wants to join us in the Walk or contribute to the cause. CLICK…

Monday, 04 March, 2019   Liza Borches, CEO; Joan Goebel; and H. Carter Myers, Executive Chairman Joan has been one of the strongest influencers in Carter Myers Automotive, working within various CMA businesses and departments over the last 40 years. She started as an administrative assistant, then parts associate, then Office Manager, General Manager, Controller,…

Thursday, 03 January, 2019   Effective January 1st, Talal El Oukaili was promoted to General Manager of Colonial Hyundai. Talal has been with CMA for almost ten years. He has an interesting story, having come to this country from Lebanon. He did not expect to end up in the auto industry, yet found his passion…

Thursday, 03 January, 2019 Effective October 1st, Ben St. Ours will be promoted to the role of General Manager of CMA’s Valley Honda.  Ben has been with Carter Myers Automotive since the day we purchased Staunton Nissan in July 2014. It was only 4 years ago, but Ben quickly made an impact on the organization…

Thursday, 13 December, 2018   CMA is committed to giving back in our communities, and we do so throughout the year. In December, all of our stores chose to give back to local children by donating toys, bikes, and money to local non-profits. Charlottesville: Our CEO, Liza, convinced other local Charlottesville dealers to pool together…

Tuesday, 27 November, 2018 Carter Myers Automotive is proud to support United Way’s Self-Sufficiency Impact Area to help families with transportation needs. We have a matching program with our associates. CMA matches 50 cents for every dollar they donate to United Way, and that money is directed to self-sufficiency initiatives within the community. These funds may…