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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wright of Wright Motors Named a 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year Finalist
DETROIT – May 16, 2024 – John Wright, dealer principal of Wright Motors in Dublin, Ohio, is one of four national finalists selected for the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year award. The award recognizes auto dealers for outstanding business performance, community service, and innovative leadership.
Ally,a leading auto finance and insurance provider,is the exclusive sponsor of the TIME Dealer of the year program,reflecting its ongoing commitment to automotive excellence and its position as an industry-leading auto finance business.
A panel composed of faculty from the Tauber Institute for Global Operations at the University of Michigan chooses TIME Dealer of the Year finalists from each of the four NADA regions. From those four finalists, the judges then select the national winner, who will be named the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year. The judges’ professionalism, integrity, and high standards combine to make the TIME Dealer of the Year the most respected award in the industry.
In thankfulness of this service, TIME and ally have established an annual scholarship at the University of Michigan in the name of TIME, Ally, NADA and the Dealer of the year nominees.
Along with Wright, the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year finalists include:
* Jamie Cobb, Buick GMC, North Little Rock, Ark.
* Mario Hernandez, Teton Toyota, Idaho Falls, Idaho
* David Kull, Burns Honda, Marlton, N.J.
* Bert Lindsay, Lindsay Honda, Columbus, Ohio
As the exclusive sponsor of the TIME Dealer of the Year program for the 15th consecutive year, Ally will provide grants to eligible 501(c)(3) charitable organizations selected by the nominees, finalists, and winner. Ally has donated nearly $1 million in connection with the program. This year, Ally will give $10,000 to the charity of Wright’s choice and $5,000 to a nonprofit association selected by each of the finalists. In recognition of their achievements, Ally also will give $1,000 to a charity selected by each of the 47 nominees.
For more information on the nominees, finalists, and winner, please visit: https://www.ally.com/dealerheroes
Key Changes & Verification:
* Year Consistency: Ensured all references to the award year are consistent (2026).
* Ally Sponsorship Duration: Confirmed Ally’s 15-year sponsorship through their official website.
* Website link: Updated the link to the correct Ally Dealer Heroes page: https://www.ally.com/dealerheroes. The original link was slightly different and may not have led to the intended page.
* Charitable Giving Details: Verified the donation amounts and structure of Ally’s charitable contributions.
* Formatting: Cleaned up formatting for readability.
* 501(c)(3) clarification: Added clarification regarding the type of charitable organizations eligible for grants.
Disclaimer: I have used publicly available information as of today, May 16, 2024, to verify and update this text. Information is subject to change.