UnitedAuto Notes Changes

United Auto Group Inc. reported that Samuel DiFeo, its president and chief operating officer is retiring from his position and taking on the responsibility of assisting with certain of the company’s international operations. DiFeo will be based in Florida as he assumes his new responsibilities.

In addition, Robert Kurnick, Jr., previously the company’s executive vice president, has been appointed to the post of vice chairman.

United Auto Group Inc. operates 294 retail automotive franchises, representing 40 different brands, and 27 collision repair centers. UnitedAuto, which sells new and previously owned vehicles, finance and insurance products and replacement parts, and offers maintenance and repair services on all brands it represents, has 171 franchises in 19 states and Puerto Rico and 123 franchises located internationally, primarily in the United Kingdom.