Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), a leading player in the automotive retail and service sector, has been honored with a prestigious recognition by TIME magazine as one of America’s Best Companies for 2026. This accolade highlights Asbury’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the automotive marketplace, and it is awarded in collaboration with Statista, a prominent statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

2. Leadership Comments on the Recognition

Dan Clara, Asbury’s President and Chief Executive Officer, expressed pride in receiving this recognition. “We are honored to be recognized by TIME,” Clara stated. He emphasized that this award reflects the dedication and passion of Asbury’s team members, who strive daily to deliver exceptional experiences to customers while fostering a supportive work environment. Clara underscored the company’s ongoing mission to be the most guest-centric automotive retailer, a goal that guides Asbury’s strategic initiatives.

3. Criteria for Selection

The TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list was curated based on three primary dimensions:

Employee Satisfaction

The employee satisfaction metric was derived from survey data involving approximately 217,000 verified U.S. employees over the past three years. This extensive survey evaluated various aspects, including company recommendations, employer ratings, workplace atmosphere, and equality.

Financial Performance

Statista assessed companies based on financial metrics from the previous five years, with a minimum revenue threshold of $100 million in 2025. Key performance indicators included short-term (2023–2025) and long-term (2021–2025) revenue growth, net income changes, asset growth, and return on assets (ROA).

Sustainability Transparency

Sustainability was evaluated through an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) index. The assessment covered several crucial areas:

Environmental: Evaluation of carbon emissions intensity for 2024, reduction rates compared to 2022, and scores from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).

Social: Analysis of gender diversity on the board and the presence of a human rights policy.

Governance: Review of the availability of a Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) aligned Corporate Responsibility Report and compliance/anti-corruption policies.

The top 1,000 companies scoring the highest across these dimensions were recognized in TIME’s annual list.

4. Company Overview

Asbury Automotive Group is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. As part of its multi-year strategic plan initiated in late 2020, the company has focused on enhancing revenue and profitability through organic growth, acquisitions, and technology innovation, all while maintaining a guest-centric approach.

Asbury currently operates 158 new vehicle dealerships, comprising 202 franchises representing 34 different domestic and foreign vehicle brands. In addition to automotive sales, the company provides a wide range of services through Total Care Auto, Powered by Asbury, which specializes in service contracts and vehicle protection products, alongside 37 collision repair centers.

The company has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of America’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2024 by the Financial Times and one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies in 2024 and 2025 by Newsweek.

5. Conclusion

The announcement of Asbury Automotive Group’s inclusion in TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list on July 9, 2026, not only enhances its reputation but also reinforces the company’s commitment to excellence across multiple facets of its operations. As Asbury continues to innovate and expand, this recognition serves as a reminder of the importance of employee satisfaction, robust financial performance, and sustainability in achieving long-term success in the automotive industry.

For further information about Asbury Automotive Group and its operations, please visit their official website.

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