Robert Powell, III// September 18, 2016//
Carter Myers Automotive will add its fifth dealership in the Richmond market with the opening of Colonial Subaru in Chester in November.
Carter Myers is a family and employee-owned dealer group that has served Central Virginia since 1924. The now represents 16 brands at 13 locations in the Richmond, Charlottesville and Staunton.
The new dealership is expected to create 38 new jobs this year. Carter Myers is currently hiring and training employees.
The dealership will be run by general manager Ed Nicol, who also oversees the dealer group’s Colonial Kia and Gateway Hyundai stores.
Carter Myers Automotive originated in 1902 as Stockdell-Myers Hardware Co. in downtown Petersburg. The hardware business was liquidated and reincorporated in 1924 as Petersburg Motor Co. Inc.