Tommy Car Auto Group awards 2 students each with a $1K scholarship

"HADLEY -- Tommy Car Auto Group awarded two students each with a $1,000 scholarship to attend college this fall.

The Scholarship received an overwhelming number of applicants this year, totaling over 100 applications by local students. Jennifer Moss of Hopkins Academy will be attending University of Massachusetts. Olivia Kiritsis of Shepard Hill Regional High School will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Both students demonstrated excellence in the classroom and in the community."

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TommyCar Auto Group donates $3,000 to Springfield Open Pantry

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HADLEY- During November 23rd-25th, TommyCar Auto Group made a contribution of $3,000 to support the Rock 102 Mayflower Marathon. Country Hyundai, Country Nissan and Northampton Volkswagen matched the first $1,000 that was donated by listeners each day; donating a grand total of $3,000 to the Springfield Open Pantry.

Plus, their service departments offered discounts on vehicle maintenance to anyone willing to donate non-perishable canned goods, according to a news release."

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Tom Cosenzi 7th Annual Golf Tournament Raised $103,000 for Dana Farber Cancer Institute

"HADLEY- The Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament announced today that it has raised $103,000 to support Dr. Patrick Wen and his team of researchers in the Neuro-Oncology Department at Dana Farber Cancer Institute.  In the last seven years, the tournament has raised more than half a million dollars.

Due to the tremendous support that this years’ tournament brought, the tournament was expanded to Crestview Country Club and Oak Ridge Golf Club. This year the 4-player scramble attracted 220 golfers and 250 banquet guests. It included a full day of golf, dinner and a silent and live-auction in the evening. Autotrader was the event’s Platinum Sponsor."

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Auto Dealers Report Record Sales for New Vehicles

Carla Cosenzi says TommyCar Auto Group is planning major promotions to ensure that solid sales continue throughout the fall.

"TommyCar Auto Group is also doing well. “Our sales are up over last year by quite a bit in every store, especially Hyundai,” said President Carla Cosenzi, adding that small crossover vehicles such as the Nissan Rogue and Hyundai Tucson have become big sellers, and she expects sales to remain high through the end of the year.

“Although we expected an increase, we kept our projections conservative, but we have definitely outsold what we anticipated, and are looking forward to a really strong end of the month in September, October, and November,” she said. “A lot of people are beginning to think about the weather. As we head toward winter, they want to make sure they are in a safe, reliable car, and we will have great offers that should make a difference in our year-end sales. We have two major promotions that will start in October and run until January. We have revamped our strategy and are excited to roll it out.”"

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2015 Advocate Best New Car Dealer TommyCar Auto Group

TommyCar Auto Group consisting of Country Nissan, Country Hyundai and Northampton Volkswagen have been awarded 2015 Best New Car Dealer for the Valley Advocate Best of the Valley Reader’s Poll. 

For over thirty years, the people of Western Massachusetts have been making their voice heard by voting in the Valley Advocate's Best of the Valley Readers' Poll. From favorite automotive dealership to art museum and pizza place, to hair salon and dentist. Best of voters have been showing their support for those businesses that are an integral part of the fabric of their lives in the Pioneer Valley. 

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized for Best New Car Dealer,” said Carla Cosenzi, President of TommyCar Auto. “It is such a great feeling to know we have been embraced by this community and we are humbled by this experience.” 

Earning this award reflects the entire TommyCar Auto Group is committed to giving the best customer experience possible. “We want to ensure that our customers are satisfied not only at the time of purchase, but as long as they own their vehicle,” said Cosenzi.

As a team, Carla and her brother Tommy work together through respect and communication to grow their father’s legacy.  She attributes the success of their business to their dedicated employees, who have helped grow the business into the one it is today. 

Gearing Up: Area Auto Dealers Expect Sales to Accelerate in 2015

"Carla Cosenzi doesn’t mince words when she talks about 2015 and her expectation that it will be a great year for auto sales. “The economy continues to gain strength, interest rates remain low, and there are a lot of exciting new models coming out, so the outlook is really positive; the auto industry is predicting a record year,” said the president of TommyCar Auto Group, adding that sales have been on the rise in the past few years and the company was confident enough to build brand-new Hyundai and Volkswagen dealerships in Northampton over the past few years."

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Country Nissan wins DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award

"HADLEY - Country Nissan has been awarded a 2015 DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award, the said according to a news release. 

Country Nissan has achieved consistently high marks on the DealerRater website, placing it among the top dealerships nationwide. 

"We want to ensure that our customers are satisfied not only at the time of purchase, but as long as they own their vehicle," said Carla Cosenzi, owner of Country Nissan. "The Dealer Rater Consumer Satisfaction Award is reflective of our long-standing commitment to create exceptional customer experiences. Exceeding customer expectations is not an easy task. However, this is exactly what we strive to do every day here at Country Nissan." "

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TommyCar Auto Group Supports Rock 102 Mayflower Marathon

HADLEY — TommyCar Auto Group was a supporter and sponsor of the Rock 102 Mayflower Marathon, with its Service Department offering discounts on vehicle maintenance to anyone willing to donate non-perishable canned goods. In addition to the generous community support, Country Hyundai, Country Nissan, and Northampton Volkswagen matched the first $1,000 that was donated by listeners each day, donating a grand total of $3,000 to Springfield Open Pantry. “It was inspiring to see how many people come out during those three days to donate non-perishable items. We were honored to be part of this amazing cause” said TommyCar co-owner Carla Cosenzi. This year, the annual Rock 102 Mayflower Marathon raised $108,000 for Springfield Open Pantry. Bax & O’Brien broadcasted 52 hours from the Basketball Hall of Fame in downtown Springfield. Their goal was to fill three 48-foot trailers with non-perishable food donations.

Dealer Solutions Magazine

"One way that Carla acts to generate a culture of success for her dealership is through giving. She has branded herself using CarlaCares, a group of nonprofit organizations to which she donates and supports. However, this is not for personal gain, as she describes herself as having a passion for giving back to her community. The bonus is the attitude change for employees that see her level of commitment. Her passion for giving is contagious, as she is also completely committed to being on-site, in her stores, every single day. Such conviction inspires her employees to achieve more than most, all while having more pride in what they do than most."

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Carla Speaks at 2014 Western Mass. Business Expo

"Carla Cosenzi, President of TommyCar Auto Group, presents the seminar "How to Delagate and Empower Your Management to Drive Employee Success”" 

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Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament raises $76,300

"HADLEY — For six years, the Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament has raised more than $480,000 to support Dr. Patrick Wen and his team of researchers in the Neuro-Oncology Department at Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

This year, the four-player scramble held at Crestview Country Club on Sept. 15 included 144 golfers and 175 banquet guests raising $76,300, the Tommy Car family of dealerships said in a news release Tuesday"

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Massachusetts Car Owner Awarded Top 10 Businesswomen of the Pioneer Valley

Carla Cosenzi President of TommyCar Auto Group, which consists of Country Nissan in Hadley, MA; Country Hyundai in Northampton, MA; Northampton Volkswagen in Northampton, MA; and Patriot Buick GMC in Charlton, MA, was recently awarded Top 10 Businesswomen of the Pioneer Valley by Women Business Owners Alliance (WBOA).  

This award is given to local business women outside of WBOA who have shown success in their businesses, have contributed to the community in some way, or have shown themselves as successful role models for other women business owners and executives. 

WBOA provides education and inspiration to Western Massachusetts businesswomen in every stage of their business development. Led by a 17-member Board of Directors, WBOA offers a variety of monthly business and professional development opportunities geared towards helping women grow their businesses and reach their goals.

Carla remains on the UMASS Nursing Advisory Board and is actively involved in the community, continuing the Thomas E. Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament, which has raised more than $400,000 in support of brain-cancer research for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 

TommyCar Auto Group re-opened Northampton Volkswagen and Country Hyundai at a new site in 2014. The $13 million state-of-the-art Volkswagen and Hyundai dealerships are located on King Street in Northampton MA. Both dealerships are under 18,000 square feet and consist of modern, spacious, and comfortable showrooms.  With 13 service bays in each facility, the latest in automotive service technology these dealerships will separate from any area facility; providing customers with the best service and shortest wait times.

As a team, Carla and her brother Tommy work together through respect and communication to grow their father’s legacy.  She credits their success to the employees who helped grow the business into the successful one it is today. 

Northampton Volkswagen Wins Local Award for Marketing Success

NORTHAMPTON – Northampton Volkswagen, part of the TommyCar Auto Group, has been selected for the 2013 Best of Northampton Award in the New Car Dealers category by the Northampton Award Program.

Each year, the Northampton Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. 

These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. 

These exceptional companies help make the Northampton area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2013 Northampton Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. 

Winners were determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Northampton Award Program and data provided by third parties.

“We are incredibly honored that Northampton Volkswagen received this award,” Carla Cosenzi, president of TommyCar Auto Group, said. “Northampton Volkswagen‘s presence has been embraced by the city of Northampton and we strongly believe that giving back to our community is important. 

“We’re happy that we can show our appreciation and gratitude with our new facility re-opening, which will contribute to the area’s economic development and will also allow us to better serve our customers in the local community, she continued.”

Northampton Volkswagen re-opened on King Street in early February. 

The $6.5 million state-of-the-art Volkswagen dealership is just under 18,000 square feet including 13 service bays. 

The dealership consists of a modern, spacious, and comfortable showroom and customer lounge.

Developments Strengthen Northampton’s Economy

"On March 7, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was staged at two new auto dealerships on 347 King St. — Country Hyundai, which relocated from Greenfield, and Northampton Volkswagen, which moved from Damon Road."

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TommyCar Auto Group Expands with Two New Dealerships

"Carla Cosenzi is all about numbers … and customers. The numbers come in the form of monthly markdown specials, which attract customers … and more customers mean growth. A trip down Northampton’s King Street is proof of the significant growth that Cosenzi and her brother, Tommy Cosenzi — president and vice president, respectively, of TommyCar Auto Group — have experienced since formally taking the reins of the company when their father, Thomas E. Cosenzi, succumbed to brain cancer in 2009. "

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New England Drives post about Tommy Car Auto Group

TommyCar Auto was highlighted in the January 25th addition of NewEnglandDrives.com, a new weekly section of the Lowell Sun, published every Saturday. It's a great article, so check it out!

Tom Cosenzi Golf Tournament Raises $102,300 for Dana-Farber

"HADLEY, MA- The TommyCar Auto Group, consisting of Country Nissan, Country Hyundai, Northampton Volkswagen and Patriot Buick GMC, held its 5th Annual Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament at Crestview Country Club in Agawam, MA, on September 16th, 2013. The 4-player scramble which included 196 golfers and 260 banquet guests was a great success and raised a record breaking amount of $102,300 for the Jimmy Fund and cancer research at the Dana-Farber Center for Neuro Oncology."

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Car buying driven by need, excitement over new models

Carla Cosenzi, president of the Tommycar Auto Group, shows an artist's rendering of what will be her new Northampton Volkswagen dealership on King Street.

"Carla Cosenzi, president Tommy Car Auto Group, says the Volkswagen and Hyundai dealerships will be ready to move into their new building next year as the old Kollmorgen Electro-Optical plant is demolished."

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TommyCar Auto Group helps Hadley schools

"HADLEY - Carla Cosenzi, president of TommyCar Auto Group, made a significant commitment to the Hadley Public Schools when, earlier this year, she agreed to become a matching sponsor for the first Helping Hearts for Hadley Schools road race on April 7 at Hadley Elementary School.

Three of the auto group's four dealerships, Country Nissan of Hadley, Northampton Volkswagen and Country Nissan of Greenfield, sponsored the event, agreeing to match other sponsorships and race registration fees up to a total of $5,000."

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Carla Cosenzi Speaks to Franklin County Technical School

Carla Cosenzi Tells Students There Are Many Career Opportunities for Females in the Auto Industry

"Cosenzi, 33, said the hardest part of her journey to success was “getting respect in the business.” Three of the obstacles Cosenzi had to overcome to gain the respect of her colleagues were that she was the daughter of Thomas E. Cosenzi, the owner of the dealership group, that she was only 24-years-old when she started working for her father, and she was a female. 

“I worked hard for the respect of my coworkers,” Cosenzi said. “Being young and a female in a male dominated industry is tough, but it’s getting better.” "

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