Group 1 Automotive Selects ExxonMobil as Preferred Supplier of Engine Oil Products
A suite of ExxonMobil automotive lubricant products to be featured at
Group 1 dealerships throughout the U.S.
Group 1 Automotive will recommend Mobil-branded and
ExxonMobil-developed original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products
for all dealer-based vehicle service
Mobil 1?, Mobil Super?, and OEM branding will be prominently displayed
at Group 1 Automotive dealers
Deal includes full ExxonMobil marketing support and consumer synthetic
and product technology education
ExxonMobil
Lubricants and Petroleum Specialties Company, a division of Exxon
Mobil Corporation has been selected as the preferred supplier of engine
oil products for Group
1 Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 500 auto retailer.
As a result, Group 1 dealers in the United States will recommend
Mobil-branded engine oil products as the preferred lubricant for
dealer-based vehicle service, OEM Bulk Oil Programs Administered by
ExxonMobil, and will have access to ExxonMobil sales and marketing
support. About half of the Group 1 dealers will be on existing OEM
programs while the other half will be on direct Mobil-branded products.
'Marketing support, experienced sales, and top-notch service are just a
few of the benefits that ExxonMobil will provide all Group 1 Automotive
dealers,? said Jeff Eckstein, Sales Manager-Strategic Accounts-Americas,
ExxonMobil Lubricants and Petroleum Specialties Americas.
Group 1 dealers will receive full marketing support, including Mobil 1
and Mobil Super-branded signage, brochures, and access to ExxonMobil
promotions. Group 1 mechanics and technicians will also receive
specialized training to better communicate the value of the world′s
leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1, to their customers.
With 111 dealerships across the country, Group 1 operates in Alabama,
California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York,
Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas. Group 1 dealerships span many OEMs,
including Toyota/Lexus, Honda/Acura, BMW/MINI, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti,
Audi, Mazda, Porsche, Chevrolet and more.
'Group 1 chose ExxonMobil for the uniqueness of its program, its
competitiveness and the professionalism of its staff,? said Group 1 Vice
President of Fixed Operations Wade Hubbard. 'Under the unique structure
of the arrangement, Mobil 1 and Mobil-branded oil programs with the
following OEMs will be available to the dealer network: Toyota/Lexus,
Nissan/Infiniti, General Motors AC Delco, Mercedes-Benz USA, Porsche,
and Kia.?
About Mobil 1
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1 features
anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional
motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet the toughest
standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against
engine wear under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions.
Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine
parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend
engine life. Additional information about Mobil 1 and other ExxonMobil
lubricants can be found at Mobil1.us.
ExxonMobil, Mobil 1, Mobil Super and the 1 Icon are trademarks of Exxon
Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) or one of its subsidiaries.
About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
Group 1 owns and operates 121 automotive dealerships, 153 franchises,
and 28 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom
that offer 32 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships, the
company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related
vehicle financing, service and insurance contracts; provides automotive
maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.
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Claire Hassett, 703-846-4467
