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70 Years Strong: Volkswagen of America

October 28th, 2025 by
Black Volkswagen Beetle as part of Volkswagen of America 70th Anniversary

  The month of October 2025 marks a major milestone for Volkswagen of America —70 years of delivering vehicles, innovation and culture in the United States.   Related: 5 Hidden Features About Your VW You Might Not Know About   A Legacy That Began with Two Beetles In 1949, just two VW Beetles arrived on…

Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence at Kelly Automotive Group

October 23rd, 2025 by
60 Years of Kelly Automotive Group in Danvers, MA

  From The Salem News:   In 1965, Roland D. Kelly opened a small used-car lot in Beverly, wheeling and dealing only 12 vehicles at the time.   Now, after matching six decades in the business with the number of dealerships, it’s a milestone for a family synonymous with automotive excellence throughout New England. October marks…

5 Hidden Volkswagen Features You’ll Love

August 13th, 2025 by
VW Grille in Kelly VW Showroom

  Volkswagen is known for blending smart design with innovative technology — and if you’re a current VW owner, you might not even realize all the clever features your vehicle has tucked away. Whether you’re driving a VW Tiguan, Atlas, Jetta, or ID.4, here are 5 hidden (or overlooked) features that could make your daily…

Luxury Meets Adventure in Jeep’s New Wagoneer Editions

July 16th, 2025 by
Two New Wagoneer Editions Bring Style and Strength

Jeep has unveiled two new limited-edition models for the 2025 Wagoneer lineup: the Jeep has unveiled two new limited-edition models for the 2025 Wagoneer lineup: the Wagoneer Limited and Wagoneer Super. These additions cater to distinct customer preferences, offering a blend of luxury, performance, and value. Wagoneer Limited: Premium Features at a Great Value The…

Nissan Tops J.D. Power’s 2025 Quality Rankings

July 11th, 2025 by
Variety of Nissan models

Nissan has been officially named the top-performing mass‑market brand in the 2025 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), reporting just 169 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100)—the fewest among all mainstream automakers. This result places Nissan in a tie for second place overall across all brands, including premium manufacturers .   What is the Initial…

Introducing the 2026 Nissan Armada NISMO

June 25th, 2025 by
Grille of 2026 Nissan Armada NISMO SUV

  The Nissan full-size SUV segment just got a serious performance upgrade. Nissan has officially unveiled the bold and powerful 2026 Nissan Armada NISMO, injecting the family-friendly SUV with a dose of motorsports-inspired adrenaline. NISMO Meets the Full-Size SUV World NISMO, short for Nissan Motorsports, is no stranger to high performance. But the Nissan Armada…

Employee Pricing for All: Save Big on Select Jeep Models

April 17th, 2025 by
Employee Pricing at Kelly Jeep in Lynnfield, MA

  As a result of the auto tariffs taking effect, Kelly Jeep Chrysler in Lynnfield, MA is now offering employee pricing for all on select models. This program, also known as Freedom of Choice Employee Pricing for All, will go through until April 30th.   What is the “Freedom of Choice” Pricing? The “Freedom of…

Kelly Nissan of Lynnfield Named MA Dealer of the Year

April 1st, 2025 by

  Kelly Nissan of Lynnfield continues to set the standard, earning the title of 2025 Cars.com Dealer of the Year Nissan in MA. This prestigious honor underscores the dealership’s steadfast commitment to exceptional customer service, quality vehicles, and an outstanding car-buying experience. What Makes This Award Special? The Cars.com Dealer of the Year Award is…

Volkswagen & NBCUniversal Revive SNL’s “The Californians” with ID. Buzz

February 25th, 2025 by
Blue Volkswagen ID. Buzz Driving Down Street

  Volkswagen has teamed up with NBCUniversal to celebrate a momentous occasion: the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live (SNL). As an official partner of the milestone season, Volkswagen has unveiled a special co-branded spot featuring its all-electric VW ID. Buzz in a reimagined version of one of the show’s most beloved sketches, The Californians….

J.D. Power 2025 Dealer of Excellence | Kelly Auto

February 21st, 2025 by
J.D. POWER AWARDS DEALER OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM LOGO

  Not one, but five Kelly Automotive Group locations earn 2025 J.D. Power Dealer of Excellence Award. Certification is based on achievement of high scores from automotive manufacturer customer research and completion of an in-dealership best practices verification visit.   “This certification sets us apart, especially coming from such an authority as J.D. Power,” said…

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