A dealership manager has taken the next step and acquired his first store.

Ahmed Fayed partnered with entrepreneur Robert Palmese to purchase Matt Blatt Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Philadelphia from the Greenblatt Family, according to Performance Brokerage Services, which brokered the deal.

The dealership, which has been renamed Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, is the first location for their newly created company, PalmEasy Motors, and for Fayed, it represents the realization of a longtime dream.

“Since I started working in the business, I’ve always aspired to become a dealer,” said Fayed, who will serve as managing partner of the new acquisition.

Fayed, who has served as F&I manager, general sales manager and general manager for various dealerships over the past nine years, said in a news release his quest for a store of his own began six years ago “with me cold-calling brokerages in search of a deal.” That eventually led to a connection with Performance Brokerage Services, which connected him with the Greenblatts.

Palmese is president of Indra Energy, which facilitates access to renewable electricity and gas, as well as Columbia Utilities and CGE Renewables.

Matt Blatt Dealerships was founded in 1989, when Roy Greenblatt left his job as a dealership general sales manager and opened a used car lot in Glendora, N.J., named after his son, Matt. Ten years later, he added his first franchise dealership. The family now owns five locations in New Jersey and one in Pennsylvania.

Performance Brokerage Services said the sale of the Philadelphia store was a “strategic divestiture” for the family.

Zeigler JLR store shines in Carfax ratings

Jaguar Land Rover Schaumburg has come up golden.

The dealership in Schaumburg, Ill., part of Zeigler Automotive Group, announced it has earned its first Golden Car Fox trophy as one of Carfax’s Top-Rated Dealers.

The seventh annual awards recognize dealerships earning the best ratings in 2025, based on reviews and ratings from verified customers on the Carfax website.

“We’re proud to receive the Golden Car Fox Award, which reflects our strong partnership with Carfax and our shared commitment to transparency and trust,” general manager John Nelson said. “This recognition is a testament not only to our team here at Jaguar Land Rover Schaumburg, but to the dedication and values upheld across the entire Zeigler Auto Group.”

In a news release, Jaguar Land Rover Schaumburg said it currently holds an average 4.4 rating from 119 verified reviews, highlighting its customer experience in sales, finance and service. The dealership has also been favorited as a top service shop 2,271 times on the review platform.

“We’re excited to celebrate dealers who truly raise the bar for their customers,” Carfax chief revenue officer Gregg Cleary said. “Powered by more than 10.6 million verified ratings and reviews, this recognition reflects real customer experiences and highlights dealerships built on trust and transparency.

“Our goal is to support consumers through their car journey, and a big part of that is connecting them with the most trusted dealers in the country.”

Zeigler operates 41 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.