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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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WASHINGTON (March 22, 2021) – Paralyzed Veterans of America, the nation’s only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to helping veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders, and diseases, like MS and ALS, today announced that they have received $1 million from Penske Automotive Group to help veterans and their families live full and productive lives well after injury.

“The pandemic has amplified the hardships for all of our members and veterans with injuries and illnesses,” said David Zurfluh, national president of Paralyzed Veterans of America. “We cannot thank Penske Automotive Group, their employees, and all of their customers enough for their generous donation and ongoing support – especially during this challenging time. As PVA continues to adapt its programming and navigate around COVID-19, these funds will go directly towards providing more life-changing programs and services to support our veterans in need, and ensure they receive the quality health care, benefits, careers, freedom, and independence they earned.”

Penske Automotive Group’s Service Matters initiative extends an invitation to customers to donate to PVA, and with an annual company donation match of $500,000, the campaign has raised more than $6 million since 2015.

“2020 marked a year of unprecedented challenges, but Penske Automotive Group was proud to continue its support of PVA, and we are thrilled to extend our partnership for a seventh year,” said Robert H. Kurnick Jr., Penske Automotive Group president. “We thank our customers and employees for supporting this initiative that has become part of our everyday business operations, and for embracing the important work performed by PVA. We are grateful for this partnership and look forward to continuing our work together in 2021 to help serve our nation’s veterans, and ensure they have access to programs and services to help them recover and rebuild their lives.”

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

Happy Veterans Day to all those who have served, and those who continue to serve. We thank you for your service and sacrifice!

Penske Automotive Group is proudly teamed up with Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission: ABLE campaign. Paralyzed Veteran’s Mission: ABLE encourages veterans and their families, corporate supporters, and friends of the organization to create an America where our most severely injured veterans have access to what they’ve earned and deserve: CARE, JOBS AND BENEFITS.

Your support is essential to the success of this campaign, and we ask you to join us in embracing our mission to serve those who have served. With one donation, you can support Paralyzed Veterans of America’s mission to create an America where our disabled heroes are provided the physical care needed to live a healthy life; receive the benefits they’ve earned through military service; and obtain job training and opportunities for new and fulfilling careers.

Ways to Donate
1. Visit a Penske Automotive Group Dealership –Penske Automotive Group customers are invited to donate when visiting a U.S. Penske Automotive Group dealership.
2. Make a Donation Online – Not visiting a Penske dealership? You can make a donation online at www.pva.org/PAGDonates. Penske Automotive Group is matching each donation – up to a total contribution of $500,000.

Since its inception in 2015, Penske Automotive Group’s Service Matters campaign has contributed more than $5 million to Paralyzed Veterans of America. Thank you for considering a donation and joining our commitment to serve those who have served.

To learn more about the Paralyzed Veterans of America, please contact a Penske Automotive Group dealership or visit www.pva.org/PAGServes.

The annual Penske Elite Technician Program celebrates the contributions of our most accomplished technicians, recognizing and rewarding their outstanding credentials, skills and achievements. Identification as an Elite Technician carries high honor and respect throughout the Penske organization.

135 Penske technicians were designated as “Elite” for the 2020 program. After advancing through a rigorous technical exam, 14 technicians qualified to compete for top honors. Five of this year’s finalists, Chauncey Harris, Jared Taylor, Robert Grant, Dean Leach and Mark Gracie, were repeat finalists.

Congratulations to Justin Bistany, our Penske Elite Technician of the Year!  Along with top honors, Justin received a premium prize package that included a limited edition Shinola Team Penske wristwatch, a “50 years of Penske Racing” book signed by Roger Penske, and a $5,000 bonus prize.

Conditions permitting, all 2020 finalists will be VIP guests of Penske Entertainment and Team Penske at the Grand Prix of Indianapolis in May 2021.

Thank you to all our technicians who participated in the 2020 program.

Your health and well-being is our top priority. We are here for you!

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We are proud to announce 33 Penske Automotive Group dealerships have been recognized by Automotive News as the Best Dealerships to Work For in the country.

Six Penske Automotive Group dealerships were named among the top 10 on this year’s list, including Audi Turnersville who was named the number one Best Dealership to Work For. The 33 award-winning dealerships are:

• Acura Turnersville, Turnersville, New Jersey – www.acuraturnersville.com 
• Acura of Fayetteville, Fayetteville, Arkansas – www.acuraoffayetteville.com
• Audi Chantilly, Chantilly, Virginia – www.audichantilly.com
• Audi Mentor, Mentor, Ohio –  www.audimentor.com
• Audi Eatontown, Eatontown, New Jersey – www.audieatontown.com
• Audi Warwick, Warwick, Rhode Island – www.audiwarwick.com
• Audi Turnersville, Turnersville, New Jersey – www.auditurnersville.com
• BMW North Scottsdale, Phoenix, Arizona – www.bmwnorthscottsdale.com
• BMW of Mamaroneck, Mamaroneck, New York – www.bmwofmamaroneck.com
• BMW of Turnersville, Turnersville, New Jersey – www.bmwofturnersville.com
• BMW of Warwick, Warwick, Rhode Island – www.bmwofwarwick.com
• Chevrolet of Turnersville, Turnersville, New Jersey – www.chevroletofturnersville.com
• Honda of Fayetteville, Fayetteville, Arkansas – www.hondaoffayetteville.com
• Honda of Mentor, Mentor, Ohio – www.hondaofmentor.com
• Hyundai of Turnersville, Turnersville, New Jersey – www.hyundaiofturnersville.com
• Infiniti of Warwick, Warwick, Rhode Island – www.infinitiofwarwick.com
• Jaguar Land Rover Chandler, Chandler, Arizona – www.landroverchandler.com; www.jaguarchandler.com
• Jaguar Land Rover Monmouth, Ocean, New Jersey –  www.landrovermonmouth.com; www.jaguarmonmouth.com
• Jaguar Land Rover Paramus, Paramus, New Jersey – www.landroverparamus.com; www.jaguarparamus.com
• Lexus of Warwick, Warwick, Rhode Island – www.lexusofwarwick.com
• Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut – www.mercedesbenzoffairfield.com
• MINI North Scottsdale, Phoenix, Arizona – www.mininorthscottsdale.com
• MINI of Ontario, Ontario, California – www.miniofontario.com
• MINI of San Diego, San Diego, California – www.miniofsandiego.com
• MINI of Warwick, Warwick, Rhode Island – www.warwickmini.com
• Nissan of Turnersville, Turnersville, New Jersey – www.nissanofturnersville.com
• Porsche Beachwood, Beachwood, Ohio – www.porscheofbeachwood.com
• Porsche Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut – www.porschefairfield.com
• Porsche Monmouth, Eatontown, New Jersey – www.porschemonmouth.com
• Porsche North Scottsdale,  Phoenix, Arizona – www.porschenorthscottsdale.com
• Scottsdale Ferrari/Maserati, Scottsdale, Arizona – www.scottsdaleferrari.com; www.scottsdalemaserati.com
• Toyota of Surprise, Surprise, Arizona – www.toyotaofsurprise.com
• Toyota of Turnersville, Turnersville, New Jersey – www.toyotaofturnersville.com

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Watch Audi Turnersville accept their award for being named the number one Best Dealership to Work For in 2019:

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Roger Penske to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award in the United States. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is presented to those who have made meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the country, to world peace or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors, according to the White House.

Over 300 guests including 50 students, educators and volunteers gathered at the Westin Book Cadillac on May 14 for the SAE Foundation Annual Celebration. Since its inception in 1997, the event has raised over $6 million to support SAE International’s award-winning A World In Motion® (AWIM) program, Collegiate Design Series™(CDS), awards and scholarships. This year’s event raised just under $300,000 to support the mission of the SAE Foundation to increase student achievement and participation in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

The festivities opened with a networking reception where guests were invited to experience the awe and wonder of personal discovery through the eyes of students participating in SAE AWIM programs. Students from Lawrence Technological University shared successes and lessons learned from the front lines of CDS events where teams design, build, test and compete their vehicle against other teams from around the world.

In the spirit of celebration, the event pays tribute to industry leaders whose benevolent spirit and remarkable accomplishments inspire us all. The Foundation presented the prestigious Industry Leadership Award to Roger Penske, Chairman, Penske Corporation recognizing his profound impact on the automotive industry and his philanthropic leadership in the renaissance and revitalization of Detroit.

Another highlight of the evening included a live interview with John McElroy, host of Autoline.tv, and Roger Penske. Watch below to hear to the interview with Roger on what keeps him motived and his thoughts on the industry’s move into autonomy, electrification and mobility services.

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