The DARCARS Automotive Group announced Monday that it has added Honda of Bowie to its list of franchises, bringing the overall tally to 38 franchises in more than 20 locations.

Labeling itself as the largest group of car dealerships in the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, DARCARS also said that the Honda dealership will immediately be renamed DARCARS Honda.

"We are making an important investment in DARCARS' future and furthering our mission to create the best place to work," said John Darvish, DARCARS’ president and chief executive officer. "Throughout our discussions with Honda of Bowie ownership, I have been extremely impressed with their innovative management, highly-motivated team and very profitable business. We look forward to welcoming Honda of Bowie employees and customers to the DARCARS family."

Phil Morelli, the president of Honda of Bowie, commented on why it made sense to join the DARCARS team.

"DARCARS brings expanded resources to the table that will enable Honda of Bowie to rise to new levels in sales and customer service," Morelli said. "The existing culture and business model at Honda of Bowie align well with those of DARCARS and we know that our team will be in good hands as they join the DARCARS team."

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