<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/profiles/investor/RSSFeeds.asp?BzID=1968</link><title>Group 1 Automotive News powered by SmartWire</title><description>SmartWire News</description><image><title>SmartWire News</title><url>http://www.b2i.cc/logos/1968/Logo_only.jpg</url><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/profiles/investor/RSSFeeds.asp?BzID=1968</link></image><ttl>10</ttl><language>en</language><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=39548&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Sales Improvement of 25 Percent Drives Substantial Profit Increase at Group 1 Automotive in Second Quarter]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Share Repurchase Authorization Announcedhttp://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=645265&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 07/27/10 --  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a
Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported a second-quarter adjusted
net income increase of 73.0 percent to $17.8 million, or $0.75 per diluted
share, for the period ended June 30,...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=39548&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=39184&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Schedules 2010 Second-Quarter Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 7 Jul 2010 14:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=638550&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->
HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 07/07/10 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, on Tuesday, July 27, before market open. Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's president and chief...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=39184&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=39150&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Announces Mercedes-Benz Financial Has Joined Existing Syndicated Credit Facility]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 6 Jul 2010 12:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=637974&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->
HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 07/06/10 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced today that Mercedes-Benz Financial has signed on as a partner to its existing $1.35 billion revolving credit facility that expires in March 2012. Mercedes-Benz Financial replaces BNP...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=39150&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=38903&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Awarded Mini Franchise in Houston-Metro Market and Disposes of Ford Dealership in Florida]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:10:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Property Valuations Adjustedhttp://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=634207&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 06/23/10 --  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune
500 automotive retailer, announced today that it was awarded a Mini
franchise to complement its existing BMW of Clear Lake store in the
Houston-Metro market and that it has sold its Pines Ford...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=38903&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=38128&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Stockholders Re-Elect Directors to Three-Year Terms]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 05/18/10 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced that stockholders re-elected directors John L. Adams, J. Terry Strange and Max P. Watson to additional three-year terms at today's annual stockholders' meeting.

Adams, 65, has served as Group 1's non-executive chairman of the board since April 2005 and as a director since November 1999. Adams served as executive vice president of Trinity Industries, Inc. from January...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=38128&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37020&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Completes $100 Million Offering of 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:14:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=599459&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 03/22/10 --  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), (the
"Company") today announced it has completed its previously announced
offering of $100 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior
notes due 2020 (the "Convertible Notes"). The Convertible Notes were
offered to...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37020&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37017&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive to Present at Sidoti &amp; Company Institutional Investor Forum]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:36:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=599348&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 03/22/10 --  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune
500 automotive retailer, today announced that executive management will
present at Sidoti &amp; Company's 14th Annual New York Emerging Growth
Institutional Investor Forum. The presentation will provide an overview...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37017&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36902&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Prices $100 Million of Convertible Senior Notes]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:10:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=597498&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 03/16/10 --  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) (the
"Company") today announced the pricing of its previously announced offering
of $100 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due
2020 (the "Convertible Notes"). The Convertible Notes were offered...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36902&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36844&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Announces Private Offering of $100 Million of Convertible Senior Notes]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:01:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=596690&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 03/15/10 --  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) (the
"Company") today announced that it intends to offer $100 million aggregate
principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2020 (the "Convertible
Notes") in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36844&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36498&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Expands Footprint in United Kingdom]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 1 Mar 2010 01:01:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Acquires Two BMW and Mini Dealerships Southwest of Londonhttp://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=591305&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 03/01/10 --  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune
500 automotive retailer, today announced that it acquired two BMW/Mini
dealerships in the Southeast region of England. The four franchises are
expected to generate...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36498&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36117&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Returns to Growth Mode]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fourth-Quarter Same-Store Revenue Increases 4.1 Percent - Growth in All Business Segments; Cost Structure Reduced - Company Well Positioned for Sales Reboundhttp://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=585929&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 02/11/10 --  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune
500 automotive retailer, today reported fourth-quarter adjusted...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36117&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36116&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Appoints Michael D. Welch as Treasurer]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:45:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=585915&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 02/11/10 --  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune
500 automotive retailer, today announced the appointment of Michael D.
Welch as treasurer effective immediately.

Welch, 35, has served as director - operations controller since August 2007
after working in various...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36116&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=35601&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Schedules 2009 Fourth-Quarter Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:06:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=579315&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 01/21/10 --  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune
500 automotive retailer, today announced that it will release financial
results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2009, on
Thursday, Feb. 11, before market open. Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's
president...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=35601&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=35315&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive to Present at the Twelfth Annual ICR XChange Conference]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 6 Jan 2010 17:15:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=574432&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 01/06/10 --  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune
500 automotive retailer, today announced that senior management will
present at the Twelfth Annual ICR XChange Conference on Jan. 13, at the St.
Regis Monarch Beach Resort &amp; Spa in Dana Point, Calif. The presentation...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=35315&amp;c=1944&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=35006&amp;c=1726&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Appoints Two Vice Presidents]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:05:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=567862&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 12/10/09 --  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune
500 automotive retailer, today announced the appointment of Mr. Mark J.
Iuppenlatz and the promotion of Ms. Kim Craig.

Iuppenlatz, 50, will join Group 1 on Jan. 1, 2010, as vice president of
corporate development. He...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=35006&amp;c=1726&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=34804&amp;c=1726&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive to Present at J.P. Morgan SMid Cap Conference]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:05:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=563853&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 11/30/09 --  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune
500 automotive retailer, today announced that executive management will
present at the J.P. Morgan SMid Cap Conference. The presentation will
provide an overview and business update of the company.

Group 1 is...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=34804&amp;c=1726&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=34531&amp;c=1726&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive to Present at Sidoti &amp; Company Institutional Investor Conference]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:10:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=560287&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 11/17/09 --  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune
500 automotive retailer, today announced that executive management will
present at Sidoti &amp; Company's New York Emerging Growth Institutional
Investor Conference. The presentation will provide an overview of Group...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=34531&amp;c=1726&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=33946&amp;c=1726&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Acquires BMW Dealership in Mobile, Alabama]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:05:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=555880&amp;ProfileId=051205&amp;sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 11/05/09 --  Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune
500 automotive retailer, today reported it acquired the only BMW franchise
in Mobile, Ala. The dealership will operate as BMW of Mobile, under Group
1's Eastern Region, and is expected to generate an estimated $37.7...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=33946&amp;c=1726&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=33079&amp;c=1726&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Reports Preliminary Third-Quarter Results]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:05:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third-Quarter Earnings Release Scheduled
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HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 10/13/09 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported that based on preliminary results, it expects 2009 third-quarter diluted earnings per share within a range of $0.68 to $0.72. This range...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=33079&amp;c=1726&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32153&amp;c=1726&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Announces Additional Cost Reductions]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
Annualized Savings Expanded to $100 Million; Earnings Release Date Announced
HOUSTON, TX, Jan 14, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported that in response to the increasingly challenging automotive retailing environment, the company is implementing additional significant cost reduction actions including a reduction in pay for its top executives and board of directors. 
Group 1 announced today that...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32153&amp;c=1726&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32222&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Announces Corporate Executive Promotions]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
Corporate Controller and Information Systems Directors Named Vice Presidents 
HOUSTON, Nov 30, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the promotions of Lance A. Parker to vice president and corporate controller and James R. Druzbik to vice president of information systems. Both promotions are effective immediately. 
"We are fortunate to have leaders with Lance's and James' experience and ability in these important...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32222&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32221&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive to Present at Bank of America Credit Conference]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, Nov 28, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that executive management will present at Bank of America's 2006 Credit Conference. The presentation will cover Group 1's financial results and an overview of the company's strategy. 
Group 1 is scheduled to present at the Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando on Dec. 4, at 9:10 a.m. EST. A slide presentation and live audio webcast, with a replay available for 14 days,...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32221&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32220&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, Nov 16, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share payable on Dec. 15, 2006, to stockholders of record on Dec. 1, 2006. 
About Group 1 Automotive, Inc. 
Group 1 owns 101 automotive dealerships comprised of 143 franchises, 33 brands and 30 collision service centers in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts,...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32220&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32219&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Announces Executive Appointments]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 6 Nov 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
New Regional Vice President, General Counsel To Join Company 
HOUSTON, Nov 06, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the appointments of Martin Collins as Southeast regional vice president and Darryl M. Burman as vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Both appointments become effective Dec. 1. 
Collins, 43, began his career in 1985 at Ford Motor Company, most recently serving as executive director,...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32219&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32218&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Reports 25 Percent Increase in Third-Quarter Earnings Per Share]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
Full-Year Guidance Raised 
HOUSTON, Oct 31, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported that net income for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2006, increased 22.2 percent to $26.4 million, on revenues of $1.6 billion. Diluted earnings per share grew 25.0 percent to $1.10. This compares with net income of $21.6 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2005. 
Group 1's third-quarter performance featured the...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32218&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32217&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Schedules 2006 Third-Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
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HOUSTON, Oct 12, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced that it will release financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2006, on Tuesday, Oct. 31, before market open. Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's president and chief executive officer, and the company's senior management team will host a conference call to discuss the results later that morning at 10 a.m. EST. 
The conference call will be simulcast live on the...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32217&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32215&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Conference]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, Sep 19, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that executive management will present at Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference 2006. The presentation will cover Group 1's financial results and an overview of the company's strategy. 
Group 1 is scheduled to present at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in New York City on Sept. 25, at 11:30 a.m. EDT. A slide presentation and live audio webcast, with a replay...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32215&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32214&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Acquires Four Additional Import Stores]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
Increases Acquisition Target to $750 Million 
HOUSTON, Aug 31, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced it has expanded its presence in the Southeast by acquiring the Pat Peck Honda, Kia and Nissan dealerships in Gulfport, Miss., and the Pat Peck Nissan dealership in Mobile, Ala. The four dealerships are expected to generate approximately $176.0 million in annual revenues. 
"These acquisitions expand our geographic...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32214&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32213&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, Aug 17, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share payable on Sept. 15, 2006, to stockholders of record on Sept. 1, 2006. 
About Group 1 Automotive, Inc. 
Group 1 owns 94 automotive dealerships comprised of 135 franchises, 33 brands and 29 collision service centers in California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32213&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32212&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Acquires California Nissan Dealership]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, Aug 11, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced it has acquired one of the highest volume Nissan dealerships in the country. Performance Nissan, located near Los Angeles in Duarte, Calif., has grown steadily over the last 15 years, ranking 14th for the first six months of 2006 for Nissan sales in North America. The dealership is expected to generate $135.6 million in estimated annual revenues. 
The dealership is...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32212&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32211&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Announces Retirement of Regional Vice President]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 3 Aug 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, Aug 03, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that Gregory W. Wessels, regional vice president, West Central region, has elected to retire from Group 1 Automotive, effective Aug. 2. 
Wessels had served as regional vice president since January 2006. He joined Group 1 in 1999 as platform president when it acquired the Gene Messer Auto Group. Group 1's West Central region, which includes dealerships in West Texas...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32211&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32210&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Reports 38 Percent Second-Quarter Earnings Increase]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 1 Aug 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
Acquires California Toyota Dealership; Sells Chevrolet Dealership 
HOUSTON, Aug 01, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported that second-quarter net income increased 37.5 percent to $24.9 million, on revenues of $1.6 billion. Diluted earnings per share grew 33.3 percent to $1.00. This compares with net income of $18.1 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2005. 
Second-quarter gross margin improved...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32210&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32209&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Schedules 2006 Second-Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, Jul 13, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006, on Tuesday, Aug. 1, before market open. Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's president and chief executive officer, and the company's senior management team will host a conference call to discuss the results later that morning at 10 a.m. EDT. 
The conference call will be simulcast live on the...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32209&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32208&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Appoints Northeast Regional Vice President
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Announces Franchise Dispositions 
HOUSTON, Jun 30, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the appointment of David W. Hult as Northeast regional vice president effective July 1. Hult, 41, has 20 years of automotive experience, most recently serving as the market director for the Northeast region. In this new position, he will oversee Group 1's dealership operations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey and New...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32208&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32207&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Completes Sale of Convertible Senior Notes]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, Texas, Jun 26, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced it has completed the previously announced sale of its 2.25% convertible senior notes due 2036 (the "Convertible Notes") in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers (the "Initial Purchasers") under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. The Company issued $287.5 million aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes, which included the...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32207&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32206&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Announces Pricing of 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, Jun 20, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the pricing of $250 million aggregate principal amount of 2.25% convertible senior notes due 2036 (the "Convertible Notes") in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. The Convertible Notes will be convertible into cash and, if applicable, shares of Group 1 common stock, based on an initial conversion...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32206&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32205&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Announces Offering of $250 Million of Convertible Senior Notes]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, Jun 19, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it intends to offer $250 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2036 (the "Convertible Notes") in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, subject to market and other conditions. The Convertible Notes are expected to pay interest semiannually and will be convertible into...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32205&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32204&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Appoints Randy L. Callison as Senior Vice President of Operations and Corporate Development; Company Raises Acquisitions Outlook to $500 million for 2006; Announces Disposition]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 1 Jun 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, Jun 01, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the promotion of Randy L. Callison to senior vice president of operations and corporate development. Callison is being promoted to this key role following a nine-year stint working in corporate development, where he has been involved as a key member of the acquisition team and has been largely responsible for building Group 1's dealership network. In his new role,...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32204&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32203&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Announces a 7.7 Percent Dividend Increase]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, May 25, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.14 per share for the first quarter of 2006. The dividend will be paid on June 15, 2006, to stockholders of record on June 5, 2006. The first-quarter dividend reflects a 7.7 percent, or $0.01, increase from the fourth-quarter dividend. 
"We are pleased to be able to share our improving performance with our...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32203&amp;c=1729&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32202&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Completes New Revolving Credit Arrangements
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HOUSTON, Dec 19, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today announced that it has completed a $950 million five-year revolving syndicated credit arrangement with 16 financial institutions, and two additional one-year credit arrangements with Ford Motor Credit Company and DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC, providing $300 million and $210 million in vehicle inventory financing, respectively. 
Seventy-five percent of the $950...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32202&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32201&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Announces Appointment of John C. Rickel as Chief Financial Officer
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H. Clifford Buster Promoted to Treasurer 
HOUSTON, Dec 08, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today announced the appointment of John C. Rickel as chief financial officer, effective Dec. 20, 2005. 
Rickel, 44, will oversee Group 1's finance, information services, investor relations and corporate administrative functions. Most recently, Rickel was employed by Ford Motor Company as controller, Ford Americas, where he was responsible...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32201&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32200&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer
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HOUSTON, Dec 06, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today announced that Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Robert T. Ray, will be leaving the company effective Dec. 15, 2005, in order to pursue other interests. Ray joined Group 1 in May 2004. The company plans to announce Ray's replacement within the next week. 
"Robert has made many significant contributions during his tenure with the company," said Earl...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32200&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32198&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Announces Strategic Alliance with American Auto Exchange
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HOUSTON, Nov 16, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, announced today that it has signed an agreement with American Auto Exchange, Inc. ("Auto Exchange") to install Auto Exchange's pre-owned inventory management software in Group 1's dealerships. This specialized software allows automotive dealerships to identify vehicle sales trends, conduct local market analyses and perform current market appraisals. 
"The Auto Exchange software...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32198&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32199&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Announces Strategic Alliance with American Auto Exchange]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, Nov 16, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, announced today that it has signed an agreement with American Auto Exchange, Inc. ("Auto Exchange") to install Auto Exchange's pre-owned inventory management software in Group 1's dealerships. This specialized software allows automotive dealerships to identify vehicle sales trends, conduct local market analyses and perform current market appraisals. 
"The Auto Exchange software...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32199&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32197&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive to Present at Sidoti Cash Flow Conference]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 3 Nov 2005 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, Nov 03, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, announced that executive management will present at Sidoti &amp; Company's First Annual Midwest Cash Flow Value Emerging Growth Conference. The presentation will cover Group 1's financial results and an overview of the company's strategy. 
Group 1 is scheduled to present at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago on Nov. 7, at 9:05 a.m. CST. A copy of the slide presentation will be...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32197&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32195&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Reports Third-Quarter Results]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 1 Nov 2005 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, Nov 01, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today reported third-quarter net income of $21.6 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $9.6 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2004. 
Summary Results of Operations (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended
September 30,         September 30,
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Company Moves from 13 Platforms to Five Geographic Regions 
HOUSTON, Nov 01, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today announced that it will streamline its operations into five geographic regions from its current 13 platforms. 
"The new regional operating structure, which will become effective Jan. 1, 2006, is a result of our continued focus on streamlining our operations and represents a natural next step in Group 1's growth,"...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32196&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32194&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Announces Preliminary Third-Quarter Results, Revises Full-Year Outlook and Schedules Earnings Release]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
 
HOUSTON, Oct 14, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, announced today that it expects to report earnings per diluted share of $0.83 to $0.86 for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2005. 
These results include net losses of approximately $0.16 per diluted share related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which damaged the company's dealerships in the New Orleans and Beaumont, Texas, areas. These losses include insurance deductibles,...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32194&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32193&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Assessing Hurricane Damage to Beaumont, Texas, Dealerships; Company's Houston- and New Orleans-area Dealerships Not Impacted by Hurricane Rita]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2005 00:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
HOUSTON, Sep 27, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, announced today that it is assisting affected employees and assessing damage at its two Beaumont, Texas, dealerships in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita. 
The company also reported that its Houston-area and New Orleans-area dealerships were not impacted by the storm. The company's nine Houston-area dealerships have resumed normal operations, while four of its six dealerships in the...]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32193&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32192&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Group 1 Automotive Resumes Operations at Four New Orleans-Area Dealerships
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HOUSTON, Sep 15, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, announced today that it has resumed operations at four of its six New Orleans-area dealerships, all of which have been closed since Hurricane Katrina hit the area in late August. 
The four re-opened dealerships are located on the West Bank, where flooding was less severe than in other areas, and consist of Buick, Ford, GMC, Lincoln-Mercury, Pontiac and Toyota/Scion franchises....]]></description><link>http://investor.group1corp.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1968&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=32192&amp;c=1728&amp;l=1</link></item></channel></rss>