Lia Auto Group

Type: Private
On the web: http://www.liacars.com
Employees: 85

Lia Auto Group sells cars and philanthropy. Each year Lia Auto Group sells new Hondas, Hyundais, Infinitis, Nissans, Scions, Toyotas, and Volkswagens from about seven franchises and 17 dealerships in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. The group also peddles used cars and fleet units. Its shoppers may browse for cars, schedule service, or order parts on the group's Web site. Lia Auto Group additionally provides service, sells parts, and performs collision repair. The auto company was founded by Bill Lia, Sr., in 1979 and is owned by the Lia family, whose many philanthropic activities in the region include raffling luxury cars to raise money for charity.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2008:
Sales: $33.4M

Officers:
Owner: Automobile Dealers

Competitors:
AutoNation
Group 1 Automotive
Penske Automotive Group