Asbury Automotive Group expands its Nalley Brand with new Nissan dealership in Atlanta

DULUTH, Ga. – Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., announced today that it has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art Nissan dealership in Atlanta. An Infiniti dealership is also part of the project.

The Nissan and Infiniti stores, featuring two five-story car display towers, will be in a high-visibility area off Interstate 285, near I-85. Those attending the groundbreaking included: Craig Monaghan, president and CEO of Asbury Automotive; David Hult, chief operating officer of Asbury Automotive; and Leon Dorssers, vice president of dealer network Development, Nissan North America.

"We are excited to expand and strengthen Nalley's presence in the Atlanta community by bringing jobs to the area," said Monaghan. "I believe customers are going to enjoy the convenience of the new location with the added features, inventory and service the new stores will have to offer."

Asbury Automotive acquired 20 acres of the 165-acre former GM site. The Nissan dealership will be about 72,000-square-feet, and the Infiniti dealership will be approximately 50,000-square-feet. The new stores will be compliant with Nissan's "NREDI" and Infiniti's "IREDI" image and provide over 1,200 parking spaces and 10 electric vehicle charging stations. The dealerships will open their doors in mid-2016.

"This is certainly a one-of-a-kind project for Asbury due to its scope, importance and uniqueness," said Hult. "The economic impact this project will have on the area is particularly significant. These dealerships will also be the largest Nissan and Infiniti stores in the Metro Atlanta area."

About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized annually by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year since 2010. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the U.S. media sites NissanNews.com and InfinitiNews.com.

About Nissan Motor Co.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 247,500 employees globally, Nissan sold 5.32 million vehicles and generated revenue of 11.38 trillion yen (USD 103.6 billion) in fiscal year 2014.

Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. Nissan leads the world in zero-emission mobility, dominated by sales of the LEAF, the first mass-market, pure-electric vehicle. It is the best-selling EV in history. For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.

About Asbury Automotive Group
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. ("Asbury"), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Duluth, GA, is one of the largest automotive retailers in the U.S. Asbury currently operates 87 dealerships, consisting of 103 franchises for the sale and servicing of 31 domestic and foreign brands of vehicles. Asbury also operates 23 collision repair centers and three stand-alone used vehicle stores. Asbury offers customers an extensive range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicle sales and related financing and insurance, vehicle maintenance and repair services, replacement parts and service contracts.

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Jeannie Whited
Senior Manager, Nissan Brand Communications
615-725-6461
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Berna Akgun
Asbury Public Relations
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