McGovern Auto Group Opens Luxury Dealerships in Albany, NY
New Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo locations expand auto powerhouse’s reach in New York.
One of the two new dealerships in Albany.
IMAGE: McGovern Auto Group
The McGovern Auto Group, which operates almost two dozen dealerships across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York, announced the opening of Jaguar Land Rover Albany and McGovern Volvo Cars Albany.
The opening of the two new dealerships deepens McGovern’s presence in New York state, adding to the company’s existing Ferrari Maserati Long Island and Porsche South Shore locations on Long Island. The acquisitions bring McGovern’s dealership count to 22 in the Northeast.
The openings follow McGovern’s acquisition of Capital Luxury Cars. Under the McGovern brand, the locations will feature a wide selection of new and used premium automobiles, including the all New Land Rover Range Rover, Jaguar E-PACE SUV, the Land Rover Defender and the fully electric Volvo C40 Recharge.
Customers at Jaguar Land Rover Albany, located at 347 New Karner Road, and McGovern Volvo Cars Albany, at 350 New Karner Road, will experience McGovern's technology-enhanced sales platform, which intelligently prices vehicles according to their true market value.
McGovern has grown rapidly to become the region’s leading provider of both family-value vehicles and luxury car brands. Founded in 2016, McGovern Auto Group now has revenuesof almost $2 billion, employing over 1,100 people and selling more than 27,000 vehicles a year across the United States.
“Albany residents already know these dealerships as the go-to destination for European luxury vehicles, and we’re looking forward to elevating the buyer experience with McGovern’s cutting-edge technologies and business ethos,” said General Manager Ben Muenzberg. “With McGovern’s sophisticated sales tech, we can ensure that shoppers receive the very best deal possible from the moment they step inside one of our showrooms.”
“Albany’s Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo owners are among the most discerning and demanding motorists around, and our dealerships offer the full range of sales, maintenance, and support they need,” said Matt McGovern, McGovern Auto Group’s president. “These are prime dealership locations in an exciting market, and we’re thrilled to be bringing them into the McGovern family.”
Visit the dealerships or shop online at McGovernAuto.com.
Originally posted on Auto Dealer Today
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