CMA's News and Events

Carter Myers Automotive (CMA) is observing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with its annual #FueltheFight campaign. For each vehicle sold during the month of September, CMA’s dealerships throughout Virginia will make a donation to local non-profits that support pediatric cancer research and treatment.

“We are so proud to support the incredible work of these organizations,” said Liza Borches, CEO of Carter Myers Automotive, “As a family and employee-owned company, CMA has always made giving back to our communities a top priority. Our corporate mission is Moving Lives Forward..."

 

Rob is a life-long resident of the Charlottesville area. He currently lives in northern Albemarle with his wife Dawn, their daughters Laura and Elizabeth, and three dogs. When he’s not working, Rob enjoys riding his Harley Street 750, cooking, spending time with his family, and gardening.

At work, Rob’s diligence and commitment has helped CMA's Colonial Auto Center earn our reputation as the regional leader in Ford diesel repair. Rob has been a Ford Senior Master technician for over 20 years. He is the Ford Fleet team leader and...

Employees from CMA’s Valley Honda joined thousands of volunteers across North America participating in Honda’s fifth annual Week of Service, in which Honda associates conduct volunteer service activities in local communities.

CMA’s Valley Honda team worked at Creative Works Farm on various projects for Camp LIGHT, a summer day camp for at-risk youth and individuals with special needs. CMA is proud to support such an amazing organization and to be part of #TeamHondaCares! #CMAgivesback #proudtobeCMA

CMA is proud to share that our CEO, Liza Borches, has been selected as one of only four executives in the Richmond, VA, area to receive a Leadership Award from the Richmond Times-Dispatch for 2021.

For the Leadership awards, employees were asked about their confidence in the leadership of their companies. These awards were given to one executive in each of the four Top Workplaces categories based on company size — mega, large, midsize and small. Liza is being honored in the Midsize company category. #ownersjustdomore #movinglivesforward

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During the month of March, CMA is bringing awareness to Suicide Prevention in memory of our first GM at CMA’s Williamsburg Ford, Brandon Stanhope.

For all friends and family across CMA who have lost a loved one to suicide, we are raising money for the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Virginia: NAMIvirginia.org. Now, more than ever, connection and support are critical to mental health.

We have #CMAStrong masks and t-shirts available to purchase, and monetary donations are being accepted at all Carter Myers Automotive dealerships. #CMAgivesback #proudtobeCMA

From the customer who asked us to deliver their new car to Bangor, Maine (after our driver had a negative Covid-19 test) to the customer who needed a loaner car on Christmas Day... for all the customers who invited us to their homes to pick up their cars for service or for safe at-home vehicle purchases. THANK YOU!

Please watch the video above for a special message from our CEO, Liza Borches.

Liza Borches, president and CEO of Carter Myers Automotive, is the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce 2020 Business Leader of the Year.

When the COVID-19 pandemic slowed down business at Carter Myers Automotive dealerships, the business switched gears to help out community members. CMA created a community helpline and used their cars and staff to pick up groceries and medications or run other errands for people.

“So associates were coming in each day and people were kind of just standing around without a whole lot to do,” said Liza Borches, president and CEO of Carter Myers...

 

Liza Borches, President & CEO of Carter Myers Automotive (CMA), has been named one of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News.

“I am very honored to be recognized by Automotive News and know that there is still work to be done to encourage more women to consider a career in the auto industry, especially in retail and customer-connecting positions,” said Liza. “I hope that during my daughter’s…

Carter Myers Automotive (CMA) observed Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in a big way. For each vehicle sold during the month of September, CMA’s dealerships throughout Virginia made a donation to local non-profits that support pediatric cancer research and treatment and provide resources for local children as they undergo cancer treatment.

“We are so proud to support the incredible work of these organizations,” said Liza Borches, President and CEO of Carter Myers Automotive, “As a family and employee-owned company, CMA has always made giving back to our communities a top priority...