Crown Unveils Newest Member Of Automotive Group, Land Rover of St. Petersburg

TAMPA, Fla. - Oct. 31, 2018 - PRLog -- Crown Automotive Group is adding a new franchise to its award-winning family with the introduction of Land Rover of St. Petersburg, which will join its existing Jaguar brand in a newly constructed, state of the art 29,000 sq. ft. facility in St. Petersburg.  The dealership will open its doors for Jaguar on November 12, 2018 and for Land Rover on January 15, 2019.

Crown Jaguar, a 14-time Pride of Jaguar Award recipient, is adding Land Rover of St. Petersburg, the newest member of the Crown Automotive Group in mid-January, 2019 in St. Petersburg, Fla.   This will be the first Jaguar Land Rover "Arch" architectural design used in the State of Florida. The Arch is a worldwide design used to express the advanced technology of these iconic brands.

The state-of-the-art dealership features 15,000 sq. ft. of new construction, a showroom with 16-foot-high ceilings, and 100 percent LED lighting. Land Rover of St. Petersburg's new home is also one of the first buildings to have a hurricane-resistant, seamless glass system with exterior glazing – designed for a luxuriously open feel while withstanding Florida's often inclement weather.

"We are extremely excited to be a Land Rover dealer.  Land Rover is such an iconic British brand which compliments Jaguar, a marque we have represented since 1976," said Jim Myers, President and Chief Operating Officer of Crown Automotive Group.  "We hope to be the destination for Land Rover owners in our area for all of their sales and service needs," adds Mr. Myers.

Land Rover of St. Petersburg will also have a state-of-the-art service reception area and a fully air-conditioned service shop. Over 3,000 sq. ft. of the service area, including the shop, will have all-new equipment for its certified technicians. Additionally, three new service lanes with quick-check capabilities have been installed. These lanes use laser sensors and cameras to check wheel alignment, tread, and other readings in seconds.

"Our goal is to make our customer's experience very memorable every time we  have the pleasure of interacting, showing why we are the truly the better way to buy." said Michal Niezbecki, General Manager of Jaguar and Land Rover of St. Petersburg.

About Crown Automotive Group

Over the last 50 years, Crown Automotive Group has grown into one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the nation with operations in Florida, Ohio and Tennessee.

Every Crown Automotive dealership features an extensive selection of new, Crown and factory certified, and meticulously inspected pre-owned vehicles with financing options for every budget.

Customers can also expect superior service from a team of highly trained technicians at Crown's signature award-winning service facilities. Driven by four core values: Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity, and Growth, the group is committed to providing each customer with "The Better Way To Buy."

Visit http://www.crowncars.com for more information on Crown Automotive Group and The Better Way To Buy.

About Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover is the UK's largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world's leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel-drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world's premier luxury sports sedan, and sports car models.

The company employs almost 38,000 people globally, with 338 in the U.S. and supports around 275,000 more through its dealerships, suppliers, and local businesses.

Manufacturing is centered in the UK, with additional plants in China, Brazil, India and, Slovakia.