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Grand Prix Unveils Student-Designed INDYCAR Art Installation

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Focused on strengthening its roots in the local community with this summer’s return to the Streets of Detroit, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear proudly unveiled its INDYCAR Art Installation powered by PPG on Monday. The unique community art program showcases the creative talent and vision from Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) students, while ensuring the Grand Prix has a colorful and consistent presence in each of the seven districts across the City of Detroit leading into race weekend in the Motor City, June 2-4.

 

In the fall, high school students from nine DPSCD schools – East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney, Osborn High School, Western International Academy, Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School, Cody High School, Renaissance High School, Mumford High School, Cass Tech High School and Henry Ford High School – were provided with a blank canvas – a 1/16th scale model Indy Car mounted on a base, along with paint and art materials supplied by long-time Detroit Grand Prix partners PPG Industries. The Grand Prix and PPG asked the students to design the liveries on their individual Indy Car models – created by the Detroit Prop Art Factory – with an artistic theme representing their school, their neighborhoods, the Grand Prix or the City of Detroit. The nine unique and creative student-designed models were unveiled at Henry Ford High School in Detroit. With the support of Detroit City Council, the Grand Prix will be placing all nine of the car models in select neighborhood locations across each district in the city including local businesses, recreation centers, art galleries and community gathering spots. Detailed information on the concept for each student-designed Indy Car, as well as the specific location of where each model will be displayed in Detroit, is included in the link at the end of this article.

 

Following display in each individual district in Detroit over the next several months, all student-designed car models will be available for bid during a special online auction in May. The proceeds from each auctioned design model will benefit the City of Detroit Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship and their work to support local artists while developing creative programming across the City.

 

“The Grand Prix INDYCAR Art Installation powered by PPG is a great opportunity for our event to connect with our local communities and help build excitement with City of Detroit residents about the Grand Prix’s return to the Streets of Downtown Detroit,” said Bud Denker, Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. “We are proud of how this initiative shines the spotlight on Detroit Public Schools Community District students and their artistic talent as we continue to work with our partners within each district and community in the city. We want to thank PPG for their support of this important community program and we thank all the participating schools and their students, along with Detroit City Council, for their dedication to bringing this to life.”

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Supporting Veterans, Beyond the Racetrack

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Paralyzed Veterans of America and Team Penske have joined forces this year in support of Veteran’s Day.

Team Penske Driver Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, and Austin Cindric raced in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at the Phoenix Raceway on November 6th in honor of those who served. Logan won the season-finale event, securing the championship, becoming a two-time Cup Series Champion after winning his first title in 2018.

In honor of Veteran’s Day, you can show support for your favorite driver while helping paralyzed and disabled veterans when you donate to PVA.

Donations will help paralyzed and disabled veterans get high-quality medical care, career support, family support, and accessible homes, cars, and communities they need to thrive.

To donate, please visit; https://pva.org/penske-veterans-day/ and click here to learn more.

Happy Veterans Day!

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Paralyzed Veterans of America Received Over $1 million Donation from Penske Automotive Group

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WASHINGTON, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for disabled veterans, their families, and caregivers – today announced it received a donation of more than $1 million from long-time partner and veteran supporter Penske Automotive Group. The amount includes donations from Penske Automotive Group and Premier Truck Group, alongside a company match of $500,000.

“The entire PVA Family – to include our members, volunteers, and staff across the U.S. – cannot thank Penske Automotive Group, Penske Truck Group, their employees, and generous customers enough for their heartfelt donations and ongoing support,” said Charles Brown, national president of Paralyzed Veterans of America. “With inflation rates rising and COVID-19’s impact still being felt, these funds are vital, greatly appreciated, and will continue to go towards delivering on our mission of providing more life-changing programs and services to support our veterans in need.”

Penske Automotive Group has raised more than $7 million since becoming a PVA partner in 2015. This year’s donation, which was part of Penske Automotive Group’s 2021 Service Matters campaign, will go directly towards helping veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases, like MS and ALS, with quality, specialized medical care and treatments, the accessible vehicles and homes they need, the jobs they want, and the benefits they deserve.

“There is no greater way to kick off our eighth year of partnership with PVA than by bestowing them with a donation to help our nation’s veterans,” said Robert H. Kurnick Jr., Penske Automotive Group President. “This donation would not be what it is today without our customers and employees, who have embraced PVA’s important work, generously gave, and supported our initiative from the start – and we thank them all. As we enter a new year, we look forward to supporting even more veterans and helping them live fuller, more productive, and independent lives.”

Please visit pva.org/PAGServes or contact a Penske Automotive Group dealership to learn more about the Service Matters campaign.

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NOMINATE A FRIEND TO WIN OUR SEASON OF GIVING GIVEAWAY!

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‘Tis the season of giving and Penske Automotive Group’s “The Season of Giving” giveaway is making it more fun for all!

Head on over to our Instagram page (www.instagram.com/PenskeCars):

  1. Follow us, then
  2. Tag a friend in The Season of Giving post to nominate your friend to win a $500 Amazon gift card!

The giveaway starts on Monday, November 26th and goes through Friday, December 14th.  We’ll announce the winner on our Instagram page on Friday, December 21st!

(Amazon is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion.)


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Paralyzed Veterans of America’s 13th annual Mission: ABLE Awards

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WASHINGTON, DC (September 26, 2018)—Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Robert Wilkie, joined Paralyzed Veterans of America last night in honoring three companies for their leadership and efforts to expand the rights of the disabled. Over 400 guests attended the 13th annual event, which also raises important funds to help Paralyzed Veterans of America keep their programs and services available, free of charge, to veterans and their families.

“Members of Paralyzed Veterans of America—your advocacy for veterans, your adaptive sports and employment assistance programs, your educational opportunities and scholarships, your battle to ensure veterans with spinal cord injuries and disease are cared for—all of that empowers brave men and women to regain the freedom and independence they fought for,” said Secretary Wilkie during the program.

Three companies received special recognition. The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) from Tampa, Florida received The Access: ABLE Award. The award recognizes NMEDA’s commitment to providing disability and mobility solutions that remove barriers. The Employ: ABLE Award was presented to USAA based in San Antonio, Texas for leadership in veteran employment. Finally, UPS, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, received The Sustain: ABLE Award. UPS has provided corporate support of the Paralyzed Veterans of America mission, programs and services for many years.

“We are honored to recognize these outstanding companies,” said David Zurfluh, national president of Paralyzed Veterans of America. “Their leadership and dedication to helping further the Paralyzed Veterans of America mission is critical to our continued success as we advocate on behalf of our nation’s veterans.”

Significant contributions from corporate America made the evening possible. Leidos, a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, served as the presenting sponsor.

Penske Automotive Group and Penske Truck Leasing provided support at the platinum level.

Additional corporate support was provided by over 40 companies and foundations.

Learn more about the Mission: ABLE Awards at http://bit.ly/PVAMissionABLE.


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Penske Gets in the Spirit this Holiday Season

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It is the most wonderful time of the year and the perfect time to give back to those who need it.  This year, Penske Automotive Group dealerships across the country participated in food drives, clothing drives, toy drives, and more, as part of an effort to give back to their local communities and add a little joy to the holiday celebrations of those less fortunate.

Thanks to everyone who gave a lending hand to Porsche Fairfield’s Great Thanksgiving Project.

This year, the Penske Automotive Group dealerships in Arizona impacted their communities by collecting toys for the Toys for Tots Foundations to donate to local children who are in need. Toys for Tots Foundation seeks to promote the maturity and growth of youth who may not get gifts by providing them with a message of hope through a toy during the holiday season.  Penske Automotive Arizona dealerships, as well as several others across the country, were honored to be a part of this great cause. Volkswagen South Coast also participated in a toy drive through the Boys & Girls Club of Central Orange Coast, an organization that mentors children with a goal of helping them to graduate high school and contribute positively to society.  Mercedes-Benz of Warwick held a drive for non-perishable food items to donate to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.  This organization seeks to fill the physical needs of hunger for the people of Rhode Island while raising awareness of hunger as a health issue.

Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Audi of Fairfield also participated in Toys for Tots as well as collected toys, coats, and canned goods for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission to be donated out to the hungry, homeless, and addicted of Fairfield, Connecticut.

Many other dealerships also participated in some capacity to help their local communities.

Thank you to everyone who donated and participated in these different efforts!  Your donations truly make a difference.  Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from our Penske family to yours!


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Paralyzed Veterans of America’s 12th annual Mission: ABLE Awards

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WASHINGTON, DC – On September 19, 2017, Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) welcomed approximately 480 esteemed guests to its 12th annual Mission: ABLE Awards. The event achieved record attendance and included guests from all over the nation, including distinguished service members, veterans, friends and supporters of Paralyzed Veterans to honor its 2017 Mission: ABLE Award recipients. Presiding over the ceremonies was former Under Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Patrick Murphy, along with Dr. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, who gave the evening’s keynote address.

From Left to Right: Noah Currier, David Zurfluh, Albert F Kovach Jr and Anthony Pordon, Executive Vice President Investor Relations and Corporate Development accepting Penske Automotive Group’s award for ‘The Achieve: ABLE Award’.

“I am honored to join Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission: ABLE Awards in recognizing and celebrating the immense power of partnership and collaboration. The entire Paralyzed Veterans of America leadership team and their staff are fighting hard for Veterans every day. They are always there when veterans are in need, and they are always by VA’s side, guiding us toward the right decisions for veterans with spinal cord injury or disease. We couldn’t ask for a better partner,” Shulkin said in his remarks.

The annual awards raised a record $750,000 from corporate supporters in advance of the event. These funds will benefit Paralyzed Veterans’ programs and services, including benefits and employment assistance, and rehabilitative sports opportunities, all of which are provided free to veterans.

“We celebrate this year’s honorees and thank them and all of our supporters for their investment in and commitment to Paralyzed Veterans of America’s mission to ensure veterans have access to the jobs, care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve,” said David Zurfluh, National President of Paralyzed Veterans. “Their active and continued partnership is critical to the continued success we have advocating on behalf of our nation’s veterans.”

The Mission: ABLE Awards honor those individuals and organizations who have dedicated themselves to creating an America where our nation’s disabled heroes are able to fully live the lives they deserve and access what they need most: Health Care, Benefits and Jobs.

The 2017 Mission: ABLE Awards Category Winners
The Mission: ABLE Awards that are given on this special evening are in recognition of a continued commitment to our paralyzed veterans and their families and include the following:
The Achieve: ABLE Award
Honoring Penske Automotive Group
For leadership and financial support of Paralyzed Veterans’ mission to ensure disabled veterans have access to Care, Jobs and Benefits
The Employ: ABLE Award
Honoring the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF)
For leadership to end veterans unemployment
The Sustain: ABLE Award
Honoring Altria
For leadership and financial support of Paralyzed Veterans’ mission and Paralyzed Veterans’ programs and services
The Humanitarian Award
Honoring Rich Brooks
For outstanding contributions to support disabled veterans

Event Sponsors: Special thanks and recognition was given to the following partners of the 2017 Mission: ABLE Awards who helped make the evening possible with their continued support of Paralyzed Veterans’ mission.

Presenting Sponsor: Leidos

Platinum Sponsors: Penske Automotive Group and Penske Truck Leasing

Gold Sponsors: Technatomy, USAA, Microsoft and YRCI

Silver Sponsors: Booz Allen Hamilton, UPS, Express Scripts, ByLight, Highmark, and Target MarkeTeam

Bronze Sponsors: ACET, Altria, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Cerner, CGI Federal, Cushman & Wakefield, Deltek, Favor TechConsulting, LLC, Halfaker and Associates, LLC, HUB Labels, Humana Military, IVMF, Liberty IT Solutions, PMX Agency, Redfield Direct LLC / Southwest Caging, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, United Healthcare Military & Veterans, and Walgreens;

Patron Sponsors: AbleVets, Allergan, Alliance Labs/Summit Pharmaceuticals, B3 Group, Biogen, CA Technologies, Celgene, Cognosante, Concept Plus, LLC, DeGasperis Family Foundation, Disabled American Veterans, GetWell Network, GovernmentCIO, Insignia Technology Services, KForce Government Solutions, Inc., MainStreet Bank, National Government Services (ANTHEM), Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, Pro-Sphere Tek, Planned Systems International, Shipcom Wireless, Smith & Nephew, and VetsEZ

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To learn more about the Mission: ABLE Awards: click here

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Fuel Your Summer Adventure Giveaway

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The kids are excited, you’ve got the car all packed for your family summer vacation, but wouldn’t it be nice if someone helped cover the gas for your trip?

Good news!  You can win a $500 gas card thanks to Penske Automotive Group‘s “Fuel Your Summer Adventure” Giveaway on Instagram!

For your chance to win you’ll need to:

  1. Follow our Instagram page: instagram.com/penskecars/ (@penskecars)
  2. Comment “#FuelMySummerAdventure” on the “Fuel Your Summer Adventure” giveaway post.

You have until June 30, 2017 to enter to win!  Winners will be announced on the Penske Automotive Group Instagram page on July 6, 2017.


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