Hendrick Automotive Group (HAG) operates 49 dealerships representing 25 nameplates and 65 franchises and 13 collision centers across 8 states. Hendrick Automotive Group employs more than 4,500 people. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Hendrick Automotive Group is currently ranked by Ward's Dealer Business magazines as the seventh largest mega-dealer operation in the nation based on calendar year 2002 sales. In 2003, retail vehicle sales were in excess of 90,000 units and revenues of $3.0 billion. The Company was founded by J. R. (Rick) Hendrick, III. He acts as Chairman of Hendrick Automotive Group.