Cutting the ribbon at their recently built facility, the Young Automotive Group held a grand opening ceremony at their brand new Kia location on Nov. 6.
Attendees were greeted at the front door with a handmade lei, assembled by the family of the dealership’s general manager, Neli A’asa. The event then kicked off with speeches from Young Automotive Group president Spencer Young Jr., Davis Chamber of Commerce president Angie Osguthorpe, Layton mayor Joy Petro, Kia America representative Eric Watson and A’asa. The crowd was then ushered outside to watch the ribbon get cut.
“Seeing the community come together to celebrate our next chapter was an unbelievable privilege,” said A’asa. “Our team has proudly developed a loyal following during our near-three decades of business, and bringing our customers to this incredible building has helped us elevate the experience we deliver. We can’t wait for our future.”
In addition to the festivities, the dealership held a giveaway of a one-year lease on a new Kia. Customers who stopped by were also able to receive discounted oil change and tire rotation services.
A part of the Young Automotive Group since 1997, construction on Young Kia’s new facility was performed by PJF Corporation. Their former building — a short distance away from where they stand now — will become a new home for the company’s Audi Layton location.
“This was a well-deserved celebration for our Kia team,” said Spencer Young Jr., president of the Young Automotive Group. “For decades, the staff at this dealership have helped raise the bar across our operation, and produced some of the best leaders we have. Their efforts have also been complimented by the amazing manufacturer they work with. We love this store, and know that any investment we make in improving our customer experience as well as our community ties will pay off in tremendous ways.”
Young Kia’s celebration follows the grand opening of the Young Automotive Group’s Nissan dealership, which occurred last month. Apart from their developments in Utah, the company expanded their presence in Missoula, Montana this year by acquiring a Honda Yamaha powersports dealership.