Group 1 Automotive Continues Nationwide Brand Alignment with Group 1 Chevrolet Estero Bay

Estero Bay Chevrolet now operates as Group 1 Chevrolet Estero Bay, serving Southwest Florida

ESTERO, Fla., July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Houston-based retailer with dealerships across the U.S. and U.K., is continuing to align its network under one name — and its Southwest Florida Chevrolet store, formerly Estero Bay Chevrolet, is among the latest to make the change. The dealership has done business as Group 1 Chevrolet Estero Bay since May 5, 2026.

Operated by Group 1 since 2023, the store keeps its local Chevrolet team and customer relationships while gaining a clearer connection to the group's scale and standards.

Backed by the scale, resources, and expertise of an international automotive retailer, Group 1 Automotive remains focused on delivering the personalized service and community connections that define the local dealership experience. Learn more at Group1Auto.com.

Better Customer Experience

The rebrand did not change ownership, staffing, product offerings, or daily operations; customers continue to work with the same local professionals under the new name.

Group 1 Automotive has owned and operated the Estero dealership since 2023, and the Group 1 name now connects that store to the company's national platform.

"Southwest Florida drivers who have visited us on Chevrolet Way will find the same team ready to help," said Giovanni Monteiro, General Manager of Group 1 Chevrolet Estero Bay. "Adopting the Group 1 name connects our Estero store to a national retailer while keeping the local experience customers expect."

Continuity of Service and Local Commitment

Group 1 Chevrolet Estero Bay continues to operate from 10640 Chevrolet Way in Estero, serving Estero, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Naples, and the surrounding Southwest Florida communities with new Chevrolet vehicles, pre-owned inventory, and certified service, parts, and maintenance.

The store's local relationships are unchanged, now recognized under a unified Group 1 brand across markets.

Additional Customer Questions

Why did Estero Bay Chevrolet take the Group 1 name?

On May 5, 2026, Estero Bay Chevrolet became Group 1 Chevrolet Estero Bay, part of Group 1 Automotive's effort to create a clearer, more consistent naming structure across its U.S. dealerships. The store continues to serve Estero, Fort Myers, and the surrounding Southwest Florida communities. Group 1 operates 251 dealerships across 37 vehicle brands, offering new and pre-owned sales, financing, service, parts, and collision support.

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How does dealership or manufacturer financing compare to a bank loan?

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About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

Group 1 owns and operates 251 automotive dealerships, 312 franchises, and 32 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer 37 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships and omni-channel platform, the Company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related vehicle financing; sells service and insurance contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.

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SOURCE Group 1 Automotive, Inc.