SAH Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as a significant automotive retailer across the United States, structuring its diverse business activities into two primary divisions: Franchised Dealerships and EchoPark. The Franchised Dealerships segment is responsible for selling both new and pre-owned cars and light trucks, in addition to supplying replacement parts. This division also provides a full range of services, including routine vehicle maintenance, authorized manufacturer warranty repairs, and specialized paint and collision repair. Moreover, it assists customers in securing supplementary products such as extended warranties, service contracts, financing options, insurance, and other aftermarket offerings. The EchoPark segment specializes in the retail of used cars and light trucks. Operating from its dedicated pre-owned vehicle specialty stores, this division also helps clients with the purchase of finance and insurance products. As of December 31, 2021, Sonic Automotive's extensive network included 140 new vehicle franchises representing 28 distinct automotive brands. The company also managed 17 collision repair centers spread across 17 states, alongside 46 EchoPark stores located in 16 states, which comprised 11 Northwest Motorsport pre-owned vehicle outlets. Founded in 1997, Sonic Automotive, Inc. is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.