Howard Bentley Buick GMC, the #1 GMC dealer in Alabama and a top 10 GMC dealer nationwide, has once again been named a GMC Dealer of the Year by General Motors. The recognition marks the dealership’s 11th consecutive year earning one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious honors.
Recognized for exceptional performance in 2025, the GMC Dealer of the Year Award honors the best of the best across the dealer network. Only the top 1% of GMC dealers earns the coveted recognition for excellence in both sales and customer service. Earning the distinction for 11 consecutive years places Howard Bentley Buick GMC among an elite group of dealers nationwide.
“To earn Dealer of the Year recognition once is an achievement. To earn it 11 consecutive years is truly exceptional,” said Michael MacPhee, global vice president, Buick and GMC. “Howard Bentley Buick GMC’s commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction and the GMC brand continues to distinguish them among dealers nationwide.
Located in Albertville, Alabama, a city of fewer than 25,000 residents, Howard Bentley Buick GMC has built a customer base spanning 46 states through its Crystal Clear Pricing™ philosophy, extensive inventory and streamlined buying experience. Strong demand for GMC’s professional-grade truck and SUV lineup — including the Sierra 1500, Sierra HD, Yukon, Terrain and Canyon — combined with one of the region’s largest GMC inventories and a high-volume digital retail strategy, has helped fuel the dealership’s continued growth.
“Earning the GMC Dealer of the Year award from General Motors for the 11th consecutive year is an incredible honor for our team,” said Taylor Bentley Conner, dealer principal of Howard Bentley Buick GMC. “We are grateful to our customers for their trust and to our employees whose dedication makes this achievement possible. This award reflects the culture our family has worked to build over generations.”
Founded more than four decades ago and now led by its third generation of family ownership, Howard Bentley Buick GMC has grown from a local dealership into a nationally recognized operation. Today, customers from across the country travel to Albertville — or purchase remotely and have their vehicle delivered — to take advantage of transparent pricing, extensive inventory and a streamlined buying process.
“Customers have more choices than ever before, which makes trust and transparency more important than ever,” said Jon Conner, general manager of Howard Bentley Buick GMC. “Our focus has always been on creating a straightforward buying experience backed by competitive pricing and one of the largest GMC inventories in the region. That’s what continues to bring customers to us from across the country.”
GMC is a standout for delivering products with professional-grade capability and next-level craftsmanship, with dedicated dealers creating extraordinary customer experiences at every turn. The continued success of Howard Bentley Buick GMC reflects the strength of that partnership and the dealership’s commitment to representing the brand at the highest level.
Beyond its success in sales and customer service, Howard Bentley Buick GMC remains deeply committed to the community it calls home. Under the leadership of Taylor Bentley Conner, the dealership’s first female dealer principal, Howard Bentley Buick GMC donated more than $200,000 in 2025 to more than 100 local schools, nonprofits, charities and community organizations supporting education, health, youth development and economic growth throughout Albertville and the surrounding region.
About Howard Bentley Buick GMC
Howard Bentley Buick GMC offers one of the largest new and used Buick and GMC vehicle selections and deals among nearly 1,700 Buick GMC dealerships nationwide. Since 2015, Howard Bentley Buick GMC has earned GMC’s Dealer of the Year, representing the top 1%, a class of only 22 dealers.
GMC offers a range of premium trucks and SUVs designed and engineered to the highest standard. With vehicles like the compact Terrain and full-size Yukon, all-new Canyon and Sierra 1500, as well as the GMC HUMMER EV, our trucks and SUVs deliver GMC’s signature combination of intuitive technologies, precise engineering and premium execution. Built on a strong foundation of manufacturing trucks since 1902, GMC now sells in a dozen countries across the world.
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