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Rochester Area Ford Dealers presented new Transit vans to Bridges For Brain Injury and Homesteads for Hope, Inc. earlier this year. (Photo provided by Rochester Area Ford Dealers)
Jun 4, 2026

Rochester Ford dealers will again donate vehicle to nonprofit in need

The Rochester Area Ford Dealers will donate a new vehicle to a local nonprofit through the Friendship Express program supporting transportation needs.

Monro, Inc. will be undergo a "strategic review" and may be open to a sale of the company, management said in a conference call with investors. (File photo courtesy Monro, Inc.)
May 28, 2026

Is a buyout by management in future for Rochester’s Monro, Inc.?

As stock and sales lag, Monro Inc. in Rochester may be exploring a management buyout and privatization as part of a strategic review, a market analyst says.

Beth Hollis has been named president of West Herr Auto Group by CEO/majority owner Scott Bieler. (Photo provided by WHAG)
Apr 2, 2026

West Herr Auto Group names new leadership team

West Herr Auto Group appointed a new president and executive vice presidents to ensure "that our company structure remains strong and stable well into the future."

After losing his York Street property through eminent domain as part of the Bull's Head Revitalization project, Andy Winterkorn will relocate Andy's Automotive Enhancements to the corner of Dewey Avenue and Pullman Avenue. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Mar 31, 2026

Forced out of Bull’s Head, Rochester business owner finds a new home

Andy’s Automotive Enhancements will move to a new location in Rochester, making way for redevelopment in the Bull’s Head Revitalization project.

Victor Chevrolet is now Vision Chevrolet, joining the Vision Automotive Group. The deed from the sale of the property at 7200 State Route 96 was filed on Friday. (Photo by Patty Remmell)
Mar 30, 2026

Vision Automotive adds another Rochester-area store to portfolio

Florida-based Vision Automotive Group has acquired Victor Chevrolet, expanding its Rochester-area dealership portfolio.

Redi Imports will establish its first location on the west side of Monroe County, moving into a former Monro Inc. location on Stone Road in Greece. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Mar 13, 2026

Auto repair specialist buys Greece property for expansion to west side

Redi Imports purchased a former Monro facility in Greece, NY, to expand its automotive repair services and double its shop size by April.

Rochester Area Ford Dealers presented new Transit vans to Bridges For Brain Injury and Homesteads for Hope, Inc. earlier this year. (Photo provided by Rochester Area Ford Dealers)
Feb 27, 2026

Rochester Ford dealers donate vans to two nonprofits

Rochester Area Ford Dealers donated new Ford Transit vans to Bridges For Brain Injury and Homesteads for Hope, aiding disability support services.

Jessica Chevrolet in Honeoye Falls, N.Y. (Photo provided by Jessica Chevrolet)
Nov 5, 2025

Jessica Stahl continues father’s legacy with Rochester-area Chevy store

Jessica Stahl, daughter of Rochester auto stalwart Greg Stahl, owns Jessica Chevrolet in Honeoye Falls, one of few GM dealerships led by a woman.

The Greece Planning Board granted approval for a Delta Sonic to be built within the Wegmans Food Markets plaza at 3177 Long Pond Road, with several stipulations. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Sep 16, 2025

Delta Sonic seeks zoning board approval for new Rochester-area location

Delta Sonic is seeking zoning variances to build a new car wash and gas station at Latta and Long Pond roads in Greece.

Monro, Inc. will be undergo a "strategic review" and may be open to a sale of the company, management said in a conference call with investors. (File photo courtesy Monro, Inc.)
Aug 4, 2025

Monro sales climb but closing of 145 stores results in $8.1M loss

Monro, Inc. posted $301M in Q1 sales, up 2.7%, but reported an $8.1M loss due to nationwide store closures and operational improvement costs.

The Mattiacio Group is now the largest franchisee in the Ziebart system. (File photo provided by The Mattiacio Group)
Jul 30, 2025

The Mattiacio Group of Brighton now Ziebart’s largest franchisee

Brighton-based The Mattiacio Group expands its footprint with 17 new Ziebart franchises in Ohio and Indiana.

New York continues to seek solutions to reduce strain on the electric grid from growing electric vehicle charging demands. (Photo from Despositphotos)
Jul 9, 2025

NY seeks tech proposals to manage impact of EV charging on grid

NYSERDA will award $4M in funding for EV grid tech to ease electric demand. Proposals for data and utility control solutions are due Sept. 16.